Freight Up! Fuel oil, iron ore, steel and other commodity insights from 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.
Latest episodes
Mar 15, 2023 • 22min
The Silicon Valley Bank story - how does it impact on commodity and freight?
A discussion on the impact of Silicon Valley Bank turmoil on the commodity complex; includes Crude Oil, freight, metals, and ferrous complex.
Mar 8, 2023 • 23min
Carbon EUA Pricing, Shipping, and Our New Consultancy
A discussion on the price dynamics of EUAs and how shippers can manage their carbon risk. With special guest, carbon markets and shipping expert Richard Stephenson.
Mar 1, 2023 • 11min
The fertilizer market saw volatility in 2022. What's next? We also discuss a new product out for 2023.
A summary of the fertilizer market in 2022, volume and volatility in the last few weeks and what’s next for the fertilizer market. A discussion on a new product due to be released this year and upcoming events. For more information, please send an email to ferts@freightinvestor.com
Feb 22, 2023 • 37min
EU sanctions, Russian oil and ESG - shipping journalist Erik Hoffman joins us to discuss!
Shipping and marine fuel journalist and content manager Erik Hoffmann from ENGINE Online is our guest speaker. He discusses the EU sanctions on refined Russian oil products, their impact on fuel oil, ESG’s impact on the physical bunker, alternative fuels in the shipping industry and much more.
Feb 15, 2023 • 14min
Freight, FFAs, ferrous complex and oil in the wake of the Turkey earthquake
The earthquake in Turkey and Syria caused significant damage to logistics, infrastructure, and loss of life. Questions were also raised about its impact on commodities. We look at freight, FFAs, ferrous complex, and oil and products.
Feb 8, 2023 • 19min
Is Australia's FOB coking coal continuous growth sustainable?
Iron ore inventories reach a six-month high last week. We discuss supply pressure in H1 and whether Australia’s FOB coking coal continuous growth is sustainable. In addition, we get a technical view of iron ore and freight markets.
Feb 1, 2023 • 15min
Iron Ore before and after Chinese New Year - what caused impacts?
A discussion on the increase in steel market volume, market share, the US HRC futures market reaching new heights, the European HRC market growth, and much more.
Jan 25, 2023 • 9min
Freight rates hit a year low - with Cape Index losing BIG TIME
Freight rates hit a year low, with Cape Index losing 70% value and Panamax 33%. We get an update on the freight and FFA market in the last week and month. We discuss volumes, volatility, prices and contributing factors.
Jan 18, 2023 • 16min
What does the oil market have in store for us this year?
The oil market had many swings last year. So, what will it bring for us this year? We have our Fuel Oil desk give us their thoughts on 2022 and things to consider for 2023, as well as a weekly update on freight, and ferrous complex.
Jan 11, 2023 • 23min
FIS CEO and founder John Banaszkiewicz: the FFA market, China, and the war in Ukraine
John Banaszkiewicz, CEO and founder of Freight Investor Services, has a conversation with us about the FFA market in 2022, FFA in 2023, China opening up and its impact, and what FIS is doing about the war in Ukraine.
