

Freight Up! Fuel oil, iron ore, steel and other commodity insights from Freight Investor Services
Freight Investor Services
Freight and commodities. A complex industry when it comes to investment, but the Freight Investor Services broking team are here to keep you informed! Join Davide and Jess each week as they chat with the incredibly knowledgeable people from various desks within the Freight Investor Services organisation. Freight Investor Services works with professionals in the freight and commodity industry to ensure we're fully on top of all things trading! With news from our fuel oil desk and general freight updates, after listening, you'll be fully educated on your options for hedging and investment.
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Jul 14, 2021 • 22min
EPISODE 63
As the UK looks to relax covid regulations next week, the team discuss what’s happening in the freight, iron ore and oil markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Jul 7, 2021 • 28min
EPISODE 62 - Base Metals Special
This week is all about that base. Nick McClements talks about the base metal market after we explore the freight, iron ore and oil markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Jun 30, 2021 • 34min
EPISODE 61 - Emissions Special
Emissions contracts, what are they good for? Absolutely everything. Alongside our usual market updates we delve into the world of carbon emissions with Alex Moore. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Jun 23, 2021 • 32min
EPISODE 60 - Coking Coal Special
Have you met coal? With coking coal finally making significant moves we invite Dave Powell to talk to us about this vitally important commodity. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Jun 16, 2021 • 25min
Capes jump 50% week on week & an extra terrestrial trajectory
As Capes jump over 50% week on week, we discuss the 'extra-terrestrial' trajectory and where it could go, as well as the oil and iron ore markets. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Jun 9, 2021 • 36min
EPISODE 58 - Iron Ore Special
This week’s podcast we are joined by Peter Hannah – Index Manager at Fastmarkets – to talk about the future of Iron Ore and the ferrous complex. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

Jun 2, 2021 • 23min
Breaking 70 dollar level for Brent - and other updates including steady rises amid Iran and US deal negotiations
All aboard the Commodity Express as we talk about the movers and shakers from the rollercoaster of freight and commodity markets this week. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

May 26, 2021 • 25min
Volatility in oil and freight, collapsing iron ore, and an in depth look at CME and LME steel and scrap contracts
Scrap your friends and listen to this week’s podcast – Volatility in oil and freight, collapsing iron ore, and we take an in depth look at CME and LME steel and scrap contracts, as well as the upcoming SGX Shanghai rebar contract. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

May 19, 2021 • 21min
Dramatic falls on freight, whispers of Iranian oil coming back, and strong steel mill margins in China
With storm clouds over London this week, we try to clear things up about what's been happening with the dramatic falls on freight, whispers of Iranian oil coming back, and strong steel mill margins in China, on this week's Castaway podcast. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/

May 12, 2021 • 21min
Iron ore is at record highs, driven by insatiable domestic Chinese demand!
Iron ore is at record highs, driven by insatiable domestic Chinese demand. So, we have renamed it IronCoin in honour of its meteoric rise from last year. Hear all about it and our usual freight and commodity markets on this week’s podcast. Disclaimer: freightinvestorservices.com/castaway-disclaimer/