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Iron Ore News: Insights on the 24% Rebound since August and Projected Market Outlook Welcome back to another episode of Freight Up! in which we're this week discussing the rebound of iron ore and what the future holds for this trend. Plus, we'll take a look at the recent drop in the handy seven TC index and its implications. Also, Archie Smith will be with us as usual to gives us an update on the...

The Impact of a Strong Dollar and Reinforced Oil Reserves on the Oil Market Welcome back to Freight Up! This episode comes with an accompanying resource - how exciting for you! Here's where you'll find all the stuff we talk about in the show: Click for resources In this episode, we have a lot of interesting topics to cover. We'll start with the impact of a strong dollar and reinforced oil reserves...

From Cape Sizes to Crude Oil: An In-depth Look at Market Movements and Macroeconomic News Welcome back to Freight Up!  We might be a little late with our grim tale this week given the release of this episode, but... In this week's episode, we're covering quite a lot of ground, starting off with the continuing unrest caused by turmoil in the Middle East. We're discussing the war premium and how tha...

Middle East turmoil and the price of crude: analysing the connection Welcome back to Freight Up! In this week's episode, we dive into the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on the crude market. Archie Smith sheds light on the current state of fuel prices and how they have been affected by recent events. We also discuss the long awaited FFA update and get a glimpse into the paper market.  Bloomberg Rep...

Markets react to the tragic events Welcome back to  Freight Up ! Our weekly podcast from Freight Investor Services - or as we're more affectionately known - FIS is here to bring you another massive update.  Middle East Unrest Hey, I'm your host Fernanda! In this week's episode we're discussing the current events unfolding in the Middle East and how they're impacting the commodity markets.  Join us...

Crude crash and FIS Fertilizer team's risk management tools to bring stability to the market? Welcome back to Freight Up ! Our weekly podcast from Freight Investor Services - or as we're more affectionately known - FIS is here to bring you another massive update.  I'm your host, Fernanda, and today we're talking Crude Oil and the KRG pipeline. In this episode, we also have a special treat for you...

Hurricane Idalia, East West Sulphur, and a new voice to the Freight Up Podcast from FIS... Welcome back to Freight Up ! It's the weekly podcast from  Freight Investor Services - or as we're more affectionately known - FIS.  I'm your host, Fernanda, and today we're talking Q4 tightness. In this week's episode we have a doubleheader of insights, featuring a fuel oil update and a catch-up on the ferr...

Saudi & Russia Crude Production Cuts, Iron Ore's HUGE spike & new IEA Data... Welcome back to Freight Up ! It's the (mostly) weekly podcast from Freight Investor Services - or as we're more affectionately known - FIS.  I'm your host, Fernanda , and today we have a packed episode for you, including "The people's broker, Archie Smith" on the fuel market (and West Ham), and our Commodity Researcher H...

Hurricane Idalia, East West Sulphur, and a new voice to the Freight Up Podcast from FIS... Welcome back to Freight Up ! It's the (mostly) weekly podcast from Freight Investor Services - or as we're more affectionately known - FIS.  I'm your host, Fernanda, and today we have a packed episode for you. We'll be diving into the latest updates on the fuel market, discussing the impact of Hurricane Idal...

Decoding carbon offsets and exploring the voluntary carbon market with Viridios Capital Welcome back to Freight Up ! It's the (mostly) weekly podcast from Freight Investor Services - or as we're more affectionately known - FIS.  In this week's episode, we’re revisiting an older conversation around the world of international shipping and its impact on greenhouse gases and carbon emissions trading....

Riding that freight rollercoaster once more with updates on the Cape, Panamaxes and Iron Ore! Welcome back to " Freight Up!" , the podcast from Freight Investor Services that brings you all the latest news and insights from the world of freight and logistics.  In today's episode, we’re discussing the significant fall in price and aggressive moves that are shaking the industry. Joining us on the sh...

Insights from China's Politburo Meeting - James Robinson Shares Key Takeaways Are you interested in gaining insights into the potential impacts of China's Politburo meeting on the iron ore market? If so, this is the episode of our Freight Investor Services podcast for you.  This week on "Freight Up!" , James Robinson will be sharing valuable information that can help you understand the impact of t...

The steel market 'summer lull' - is it over? The steel industry is undergoing something of a transformation. With the green movement propelling changes and the rising importance of scrap, stakeholders in the industry must be prepared for evolving market dynamics. While the summer slump is expected, the underlying changes are what will define the future of steel. In this week's episode of Freight U...

Oil Price Fluctuations Our week started with some serious drama.  And our man Archie Smith was all over it, and reveals all to us in this episode.  Listen up to hear what led to him saying the below quote: "This has been quite an eventful week for oil". - Archie Smith You've honestly got to hear it to believe it! Archie Smith and James Robinson join us for more insight from the Fuel Oil and Iron O...

Stay Ahead of the Game! Ed Hutton shares technical analysis insights with you Does this sound familiar?  You're constantly analysing market trends, trying to make sense of the fluctuating freight industry. But no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to grasp the bigger picture. You've been told to rely solely on fundamental analysis, but it's left you feeling frustrated and lost. The pain...

From Quotas to Cuts: The Turbulent High Sulphur Fuel Oil Market Does the volatility in the high sulfphur fuel oil market feel all too familiar? Have you been told that closely monitoring crude oil importing quotas and export cuts is the key to understanding this volatility? But despite your efforts, you're still left without a clear understanding of the factors driving this market's unpredictabili...

Strong Demand Drives Rally in High Sulphur Fuel Oil Unforeseen winds of change swept through the freight industry as iron ore prices soared, driven by the unwavering commitment of China's Premier Li to bolster domestic demand. Freight industry traders and professionals! Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride.  This unexpected twist in the market will challenge conventional strategies, forcing y...

Solving Data Discrepancies: The Fix for Improved European Positioning with Joshua Stern! Welcome to the latest episode of this FIS podcast in which we talk data discrepancies, new algorithms, HRC markets, the Rebar market, China's influence and the economic strategy, Brent's price and much more! Pssst! Here's the post Josh refers to in the episode! My special guests this week are Ricky Forman, Jos...

And how the US strategic petroleum reserve affects fuel oil market Welcome to the latest episode of this FIS podcast which this week is delving more deeply into the carbon market! "We've created a solution to the whole problem and we've created two transactions, so now the market will know that there's been two transactions, so the market has now got some enthusiasm about that." - Theo Goulios Do...

In this episode of Freight Up from FIS : We explore the complex dynamics of oil and fuel markets shaping the global economy. The ramifications of output cuts and their influence on oil markets. How recessionary pressures affect the fuel industry and its future prospects. The importance of Europe's increasing energy independence and its repercussions. Examine the burgeoning activity of high five sp...

In this episode: Discover the challenges in green ammonia production and how market turbulence affects the shipping industry. Investigate the role of Brent Crude Futures Complex prices on international economies. Uncover the implications of the OPEC+ meeting and its relation to Iranian oil transportation. Delve into long-term iron ore contracts, seaborne coal valuations, and the impact of China's...

Fuel Oil Update As the fuel oil market exhibits an absence of clear direction, corporate energy traders who rely on fuel oil may find themselves in a difficult situation. With environmental regulations and external factors at play, volatility is becoming a more common occurrence in the industry. This instability brings forth potential risks that can deeply impact businesses and their bottom lines....

As steel prices continue to fall and demand remains low, a critical resource is becoming increasingly important - scrap. But with concerns over maintaining the supply of scrap, the scrap market is seeing significant volatility and a shift towards a contango environment. Will anyone be able to lock in profits and manage their cash flows amidst this perfect storm? Find out in this week's episode of...

Investors who follow fuel oil markets - you need to listen to this episode! We've got some up to the moment news from Archie Smith on the jump in oil markets and year on year overall CPR data leading to new confidence! It's time to separate fact from fiction. Join our contributors Archie Smith, Joshua Stern, and Hao Pei as they share the truth about market movements so that you can get crucial ins...

Our guest this episode is Professor Nikos Nomikos , an expert in shipping trade and finance. He has experience in researching freight derivatives and their use in managing freight exposure for shipping companies. In an insight packed 20 minutes on the Freight Up podcast from FIS he notes that charters are more active in the freight derivatives market than ship owners, who primarily focus on managi...