Freight derivatives
Commodity Rankings: Reclaiming the top spot
The 2010 Risk/Energy Risk Commodity Rankings reveal which companies have been able to prosper despite the difficult conditions of 2009. Lianna Brinded analyses the results and talks to key market participants about their views
The shape of shipping
The dry-bulk freight market staged a short rebound early this year following September's dramatic crash, but prices and volumes have since dropped. Katie Holliday talks to FFA market participants about their expectations for the market from here
Choppy outlook
Dry freight rates begin the year at levels far below the start of 2008 on plummeting demand. Peter Norfolk at SSY discusses the outlook for 2009
From Enron to Iraq
The freight derivatives market has ridden out the loss of market-maker Enron, and now all eyes are turning to the effect of military action against Iraq. By Kevin Foster