SUMMARY

This intensive two-day course provides a practical, market-driven understanding of freight trading and risk management across both physical and derivative markets. Delivered by an industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience, the course bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how freight markets function, how volatility impacts cash flows, and how financial instruments such as FFAs and options can be used to manage risk and enhance returns. Through real-life trading examples and case studies, the course focuses on how to identify, measure and actively manage exposure across freight positions. Participants will leave the course with a clear framework for analysing freight markets and implementing practical trading and hedging strategies in their day-to-day roles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand how physical freight markets function and what drives price formation
• Identify and quantify freight exposure and its impact on cash flow
• Apply FFAs and derivatives to hedge risk and optimise trading strategies
• Analyse freight market volatility and incorporate it into decision-making
• Execute freight negotiations with a clear understanding of market positioning
• Navigate exchange-cleared and OTC markets, including regulatory developments
• Develop practical hedging strategies for owners, charterers and trader

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed and suitable for those new to freight derivatives and professionals seeking to deepen their practical understanding of risk management and trading strategies.

Job titles include and are not limited to:
• Ship Owners and Operators
• Commodity and Freight Traders
• Charterers and Commercial Managers
• Risk and Portfolio Managers
• CFOs and Finance Professionals
• Investment Banks and Commodity Financiers
• FFA Brokers and Market Participants

INVESTMENT

SGD 3,645 per delegate (Classroom Training)

MCF Training Grant is available for eligible course attendees.
Please refer to https://www.mpa.gov.sg/maritime-singapore/what-maritime-singapore-offers/developing-manpower/training@maritimesingapore for information on the MCF Training Grant.

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