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A neutral learning and intelligence portal for commodity markets: energy, metals, agriculture, and freight.
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The largest commodity market by value. Energy covers crude oil, natural gas, LNG, and coal — the fuels that power industrial civilisation. Price discovery happens across spot markets, futures exchanges (NYMEX, ICE, SGX), and long-term supply contracts.
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Metals
Metals divide into ferrous (iron and steel) and non-ferrous (base metals like copper, aluminium) and precious (gold, silver). The LME in London is the price-setter for base metals. China dominates both supply (as producer) and demand (as consumer).
3 subcategories
Agricultural
Agricultural commodities — grains, oilseeds, and soft commodities — feed the world. They are among the most politically sensitive markets due to food security implications. The CBOT in Chicago is the benchmark exchange for grains; Euronext for European wheat; ICE for sugar, coffee, and cocoa.
2 subcategories
Freight
Freight is the invisible cost embedded in every physical commodity trade. The Baltic Exchange in London publishes daily indices for all dry bulk and tanker vessel classes. Freight can be hedged via Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs), traded on ICE. Understanding freight is the difference between a profitable commodity trade and a losing one.
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Latest News
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) has extended the reach of its blockade, which has been in force since April 13, beyond vessels simply entering or leaving Iranian ports. The updated order states that all
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European countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands and France have mine clearance capacity which could help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin told
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A Pakistan-flagged tanker that entered the Persian Gulf over the weekend has become the first carrier to exit through the Strait of Hormuz with a crude cargo since a US blockade began on Monday, under
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Dutch Fugro has opened a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool in Singapore, […] The post Fugro unveils new ROV test pool in Singapore appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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After nine years in the post, Mark O’Neil is no longer president at Columbia Shipmanagement and CEO of Columbia Group.  A note sent to employees yesterday from owner Heinrich Schoeller said O’Nei
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Yangzijiang Maritime Development is doubling down on crude tankers, lining up a major series of VLCC newbuilds as it looks to scale up in the large tanker segment. The Singapore-listed company said it
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Nearly 50 days into one of the most disruptive shipping crises in history, diplomatic signals and military escalation are running in parallel in and around the Strait of Hormuz with both sides –
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Seaspan is pushing further beyond its boxship roots, placing its first order in the dry bulk space with a series of open-hatch multipurpose vessels. The container leasing giant has contracted China’s
Morning Briefing
2026-04-17- 01
Hormuz Blockade Widens, European Mine Clearers Mobilize Amidst Rising Tensions
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has expanded its blockade operations in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing scrutiny beyond vessels directly engaging with Iranian ports. This escalation is met with a response from European nations like France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, who possess mine-clearing capabilities, suggesting a potential joint effort to secure passage. This heightened military activity
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First Pakistan Tanker Exits Hormuz Under Blockade as Pacific Islands Face Fallout
A Pakistan-flagged tanker has successfully navigated out of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz with crude cargo, marking a rare transit since the US blockade commenced. This event offers a sliver of normalcy amidst significant geopolitical disruption. Meanwhile, the conflict's impact is already being felt by Pacific Island nations, with rising fuel prices and electricity uncertainty hig
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VLCC Orderbook Grows as Yangzijiang Bets Big; COSCO Adds Panamax Tankers
Yangzijiang Maritime Development is making a substantial commitment to the crude tanker market with an order for eight VLCC newbuilds, signaling strong confidence in this segment. This move is complemented by COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) expanding its orderbook with additional Panamax tanker tonnage. These investments suggest owners anticipate sustained demand for oil transportation
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Seaspan Enters Multipurpose Segment; Pacific Basin Reassesses Methanol Orders
Container leasing giant Seaspan is diversifying into the dry bulk sector with an order for four open-hatch multipurpose vessels, marking a strategic expansion beyond its core business. Separately, Pacific Basin Shipping is adjusting its fleet renewal strategy, deferring dual-fuel methanol orders in favor of conventional tonnage, indicating a more cautious approach to new fuel technologies amidst c
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Drillship Secured in Eastern Med; North Sea Offshore Contract Awarded
Offshore drilling activity remains robust, with Transocean landing a significant $158 million contract for a drillship in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Concurrently, Odfjell Technology has secured a long-term integrated services contract with ConocoPhillips in the North Sea. These deals underscore continued investment in offshore exploration and production, even as other sectors face geopolitical
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