Key Freight Indices and Iron Ore Rebound ExplainedThe key movements and news of the markets followed by us at Freight Investor Services Hello, and welcome to this week's Freight Up podcast. I'm Jess. Together with Davide, we'll guide you through this episode, packed with insights and analysis. Today, we're covering a lot of info despite Archie Smith missing our segment on fuel oil. We'll kick things off with the latest updates in the freight market, diving into index movements over the...

How the US Election Impacts Freight and Commodity MarketsWelcome back to Freight Up, the premier podcast from Freight Investor Services where we dissect and explore the major movements and current developments in the freight and bulk commodity markets. We're Jess and Davide, and we'll be your guides today as we delve into a special episode centered on the recent US Elections and their implications for our industry. Joining us are experts Archie Smith, and Hao Pei, who will share their...

Hello and welcome to another insightful episode of Freight Up, the freight and commodity podcast from Freight Investor Services. I'm Jess, and alongside my co-host Davide, we're here to bring you up to speed on the latest market movements and trends in the freight and bulk commodity sectors. Today's episode, "Falling Capes amid Chinese Stimulus" promises to be a compelling mix of critical market analysis and expert insights. We're joined by Archie Smith and Hao Pei, each with their wealth...

This episode of Freight Up delves into the complexities of the oil market amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the significant impact these events have on global oil prices. Hosts Jess and David are joined by experts to discuss the recent fluctuations in oil, including the spike in Brent crude prices following geopolitical developments and the underlying economic factors contributing to market shifts. The conversation extends to dry freight and iron ore, with insights...

Summer Break Recap and Market Updates Hello listeners, and welcome back to another episode of Freight Up, the freight and commodity podcast of Freight Investor Services. I'm Jess, and alongside my co-host Davide, we're thrilled to guide you through the latest updates in the major freight and bulk commodity markets. It's been a busy few months since our summer break, and today we have a packed line-up for you. First, the latest news from the UK, US, China, and Japan, examining their economic...

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets from FIS. I'm your host, Jess. We'll start with our regular guest Ben Klang providing the latest updates on the dry freight markets across all vessel segments. Ben will discuss recent trends, index movements, and key drivers shaping the freight landscape. Next, we have a special segment focusing on the US steel industry with Martin Vera, a senior commodities broker, and Catherine...

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets from FIS. I'm your host, Davide, and it's time once again for the latest updates and movements in major freight and bulk commodity markets. Joining us are Hao Pei from Shanghai to discuss the iron ore market and Archie Smith, who will break down the fuel oil sector. We'll be covering everything from the recent dip in the US unemployment rate and China's inflation trends to...

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets from FIS. I'm Jess, your host, joined by Davide. In today's episode, we have a jam-packed agenda covering the latest news and market movements. Ben Klang is reporting live from London with updates on dry freight, while Hao Pei, our senior analyst from Shanghai, delves into the iron ore and coking coal markets. Plus, we have a special guest, Erik Hoffman, Managing Editor of...

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets. I'm your host, Davide, and this episode features our man in Shanghai, Hao Pei, who will dissect the recent news out of China and its impact on the iron ore market. Archie Smith and Ben Klang will provide their analyses on the oil markets and freight rates, respectively. We'll kick things off with a review of key economic indicators, including the European Central Bank's recent...

Welcome to another episode of Freight Up, your go-to source for the latest news and insights in the freight and bulk commodity markets. I'm Jess, and today, along with Davide, we'll bring you up to date on recent market movements. Our expert line-up this week includes Hao Pei, who'll shed light on the reasons behind the sharp drop in iron ore prices, Archie Smith with his analysis on the oil market post-OPEC meeting, and our old friend Rob Belcher, who'll provide insights into the steel and...

Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. We're your hosts, Jess, and Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up, we’re joined by Ben Klang, who breaks down the latest trends in the dry freight market, Hao Pei provides an insightful analysis of the new Chinese stimulus package's impact on the iron ore market, Archie Smith gives us a comprehensive overview of the current state of the oil market. Whether you're a current client or...

Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. We're your hosts, Jess, and Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up and in this episode, we’re joined by Ben Klang, who breaks down the latest trends in the dry freight market, Hao Pei discussing the rebound in iron ore prices, and Archie Smith providing an update on the decline in Brent crude futures. Additionally, we have Hugh Taylor from FIS, sharing his expertise on risk management in...

Markets in Motion: Dry Freight Gains, Middle East Tensions, and Iron Ore UpdatesHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. We're your hosts, Jess, and Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up we'll dissect the latest geopolitical events impacting our sectors, from the Middle Eastern tensions and their muted effect on crude oil, to the unexpected surge in cocoa prices due to West African crop shortfalls. In this episode, Ben Klang...

Iron Ore's Resurgence and Oil's Rally: Navigating the Current Commodity Climbs!Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda, and in this episode of Freight Up it's a mix of emotions as I'll be saying my final goodbye to you. But before you and I dock for the last time, let's chart the course for today's adventure through the world of Freight and Commodities. We'll welcome aboard Jessica Free, our very own new...

Dramatic Movements in Dry Freight Markets and Significant Rally in Crude OilHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up, we're back with our usual format after the special episode on US energy last week. If you missed that, you can catch up here. We'll be discussing the latest movements in the dry freight markets, the iron ore market, and fuel oil. I'll start with a roundup of...

Oil, oil, Everywhere! US energy predictions and trendsHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up, I'm thrilled to bring you a special episode delving into the energy market with my US colleagues. Joining me today are Daniel and Miguel, as we explore the US energy sector. Together, we'll be discussing the impact of various factors such as EV cars, oil production, OPEC cuts,...

Commodity roundup: iron ore drops, Capes take a breakHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up, we're covering the fuel oil arbitrage, and the latest on the Capes. We start with a roundup of the latest macroeconomic news, discussing topics such as China's consumer price rise and US employment rate. We then hear from our team of 'Freight Uppers' on the topics of iron ore, dry...

Iron Ore Index Dive: Can We Expect a Quick Rebound to $116-$118? Hao Pei Reveals All!Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda and in this episode of Freight Up, I'm joined again by Davide, the newest member of the "Freight Up" team. Cape Size Surge and Iron Ore Market:The episode highlights the significant surge in Cape Size index and its impact on the FFA market. Hao Pei provided valuable insights on the...

Cape Size Index Surge: Iron Ore Concerns and Beijing's Impact Explored on "Freight Up"Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda and in this episode of Freight Up, I'm joined again by Davide, the newest member of the "Freight Up" team. We're once again bringing out our big gun 'freight-uppers' to unravel the recent fluctuations in the freight and commodities market. We'll be exploring the reasons behind the...

Freight Market Analysis: Uranium, Spreads, Dry Freight and Battery MetalsHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda and in this episode of Freight Up, I'm joined by Davide, the newest member of the "Freight Up" team. We're going to explore the intricate world of freight and commodities. From the dry freight market to battery metals, we cover a wide range of topics. We'll discuss China's economy, iron ore...

OPEC Production Cuts and Iron Ore Market ImpactHello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda and in this episode of Freight Up, we delve deep into the world of commodities and freight, exploring the latest developments and insights that are shaping the markets. Our guest speakers, Hao and Archie, provide valuable analysis and updates on the iron ore and crude oil markets. Archie shares his expert insights on just...

Market Volatility and Season's Greetings! Hello and welcome to a special edition of Freight Up, the go-to podcast for the latest buzz in the commodities and freight markets from FIS. I'm your host, Fernanda, and boy, do we have a jam-packed episode lined up for you this week. And it's just as well because this is our last episode of 2023! We've got Joshua Stern, Archie Smith, Hao Pei, George Huston, and of course, John Banaszkiewicz, centre stage to dissect the fluctuations that are setting...

Cape Market's Christmas PresentWelcome back to another episode of Freight Up, the podcast where we deep-dive into the latest trends in the shipping and commodities markets. The episode kicks off with an exciting revelation of record cleared volumes in the Cape size contracts on the 29th of November. The substantial jump in spot rates and the notional value of trades underscored the fervent activity in the market, prompting eager anticipation for what might unfold in 2024. We'll give you a...

EU ETS, and Energy AlternativesWelcome back to another episode of Freight Up, the podcast where we deep-dive into the latest trends in the shipping and commodities markets. EU ETS explained As shipping companies face new regulations we've got a freight container-full of insights awaiting us. The EU ETS conundrum is upon us and our experts Luke and Hugh will unwrap the layers of complexity in managing these emissions, the role of traders in a green future, and the strategies for dealing with...