APAC Webinar: Shipping and Air Freight Market Update
Freight markets have been very much in the news as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented trade disruptions and driven shipping costs to record levels. Air and sea freight combined transports almost all raw materials used in manufacturing and the goods consumed in our daily lives, with shipping accounting for around 85% of traded goods carried globally. The importance of freight, often overlooked in pre-pandemic times, has come to the fore.
The volatility of freight rates has rippled through the global economy and impacted businesses and consumers alike. As seasoned investors will know, volatility presents significant investment risk but when properly harnessed, offers opportunities for returns.
Join the Baltic Exchange, Maritime Strategies International and TAC Index for a specially curated event on shipping and air freight markets. Learn how Baltic indices are used to track freight market movements, and how freight derivatives can provide a useful tool for hedging and trading. Hear from industry experts on the recent performance and outlook for these markets.
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Speakers:
Mark Ma, Associate Director, Sales, Asia Pacific, Baltic Exchange
David Jordan, Regional Director, Asia, Maritime Strategies International (MSI)
Nick Tempest, Head of Subscription Services, TAC Index
Host:
Kher Sheng Lee, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA
ABOUT THE SPEAKER ORGANISATIONS
The Baltic Exchange
The Baltic Exchange is the world's leading source of independent maritime and aviation market data. The Baltic Exchange’s information is used by shipbrokers, owners and operators, traders, financiers and charterers as a reliable and independent view of the shipping and air freight markets. Acquired by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2016, the Baltic Exchange also provides services such as escrow, dispute resolution, networking opportunities and education.
Maritime Strategies International (MSI)
From market analysis to investment decision support, Maritime Strategies International (MSI) offers high level, independent market forecasting and business advisory services for shipping, offshore and allied industries. MSI's expertise covers a broad range of shipping and offshore sectors providing clients with a combination of sector reports, forecasting models, vessel valuations and bespoke consultancy services.
TAC Index
TAC Index is the premier provider of accurate, timely, and independent reference price information for general air cargo around the world. TAC Index has partnered with the Baltic Exchange to produce the Baltic Air Index (‘BAI’), which reflects weekly transactional rates for general air cargo across a selection of international routes as provided by freight forwarders.