The maritime vision

<p>In this episode, We sit down with Clive Page to follow his 38-year journey in the shipping industry. From starting as a Junior S&amp;P Broker in 1980, to becoming a competitive tanker broker (1986–1992), and later working in-house for shipowners (1995–2018), Clive shares the key lessons, challenges, and opportunities he encountered throughout his career. </p><p></p><p>This episode covers: </p><p>-S&amp;P Broking </p><p>-Demolition </p><p>-Tanker Chartering </p><p>-Dry Bulk Chartering </p><p>-Working for Shipowners </p><p></p><p> Bonus: The differences between each shipping specialty (S&amp;P, Tanker, Dry Bulk and In-House Chartering) and the skills required for each path. A valuable conversation for anyone interested in shipbroking, shipping markets, and building a long-term career in the maritime industry. SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z">https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z</a></p>

<p>I had the opportunity to interview Richard Klein, Freight Trader with few decades of experience. Richard worked as freight trader at Glencore, Viterra... </p><p>In this episode Richard broke down the basics of freight trading and grains chartering. </p><p>What you'll learn: </p><p>1️⃣ Freight vs commodity trading </p><p>2️⃣ Cargo booking explained </p><p>3️⃣ Grain houses vs Operators explained </p><p>4️⃣ Importance of FFA &amp; Hedging </p><p>5️⃣ Grains trade A big thanks to Richard for sharing his time and expertise! </p><p>SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z">https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z</a></p><p></p>

<p>In this in-depth masterclass on freight derivatives and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs), we sit down with Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Freight Research &amp; FFA at Navi Merchants A/S - CM Navigator and former freight trader at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC). </p><p></p><p>Episode Topics : </p><p>1)FFAs and the Role of Freight Derivatives </p><p>2)Baltic Indices and the Panamax Market </p><p>3)Hedging vs Speculation in FFA market </p><p>4)Long vs Short and Basis Risk Explained </p><p>5)FFA contract how it looks like </p><p>6)FFA Contracts, Futures, and Options </p><p>7)Hedging Panamax Voyages and Period Exposure : real case scenario </p><p></p><p>CM Navigator : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cmnavigator.com">https://cmnavigator.com</a> </p><p>SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z">https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z</a></p>

<p>In this interview, Samuel Basi, former metal trader, breaks down all the key fundamentals of metals trading. </p><p></p><p>Chapters : </p><p></p><p>-Different Types of Metals </p><p>-Introduction to Metals Trading</p><p>-Biggest Exporters and Importers of Metals</p><p>-Where Metals Are Traded (Major Hubs)</p><p>-How We Trade Metals </p><p>-Futures Contracts, Hedging, and the Options Market Explained </p><p></p><p>Whether you work in shipping, commodities, mining, or you're simply curious, this episode is for you. </p><p>If you’re looking for resources to deepen your understanding, check out Samuel’s book </p><p>Perfectly Hedged: A Practical Guide to Base Metals. Samuel’s Book: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.perfectlyhedged.com">https://www.perfectlyhedged.com</a> </p><p></p><p>SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z">https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z</a></p>

<p>I had the opportunity to interview Cicero Prado Machado, a seasoned expert with over 18 years of experience in the iron ore sector, former geologist, and ex-BHP professional. In this exclusive interview, we cover everything you need to know about iron ore—from geology to global trade, quality, steelmaking processes, and market outlook. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p></p><p>1️⃣ Iron ore fundamentals</p><p>2️⃣ Ore quality, grades &amp; specifications</p><p>3️⃣ Country overview: Australia, Brazil &amp; Canada</p><p>4️⃣ Top global players, exporters &amp; importers</p><p>5️⃣ Steelmaking methods: BF-BOF &amp; EAF</p><p>6️⃣ Market outlook &amp; future trends</p><p></p><p>SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z">https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z</a></p>