Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets from FIS.

I'm your host, Davide, and it's time once again for the latest updates and movements in major freight and bulk commodity markets.

Joining us are Hao Pei from Shanghai to discuss the iron ore market and Archie Smith, who will break down the fuel oil sector.

We'll be covering everything from the recent dip in the US unemployment rate and China's inflation trends to fluctuations in iron ore and fuel oil prices.

Listen for insights on market movements, coal demand, and the latest data impacting our industry.

Don't forget to follow the podcast and our company page on LinkedIn, and download our FIS Live app to stay ahead with the freshest freight and commodity analysis.

Let's get started!

00:00 Shipping rates fluctuate, handysize index remains flat.

05:25 Futures prices and open interest continue to rise.

08:30 Attempting to persuade market on resilient iron ore demand in China.

12:15 Trump's impact on oil market, weak China imports.

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets from FIS.

I'm Jess, your host, joined by Davide.

In today's episode, we have a jam-packed agenda covering the latest news and market movements.

Ben Klang is reporting live from London with updates on dry freight, while Hao Pei, our senior analyst from Shanghai, delves into the iron ore and coking coal markets.

Plus, we have a special guest, Erik Hoffman, Managing Editor of ENGINE, who will shed light on biofuels and the emerging EU regulations that are set to impact the shipping industry.

Listen now for in-depth insights and expert analysis!

00:00 Shipping market: C5DC index up, P5TC down. Steady fuel price increase.

03:52 Index climbs driven by vessel rate increase.

08:11 Iron ore index increased, outlook remains uncertain.

12:44 Biofuel: alternative, popular, easy, cheap, safe, available.

15:40 EU shipping firms pay for CO2 emissions.

17:18 Consumer proximity and willingness to pay determine impact.

21:44 Biofuels offer cheapest compliance for EU ships.

23:03 Maritime fuel campaign touts benefits, efficiency.

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets.

I'm your host, Davide, and this episode features our man in Shanghai, Hao Pei, who will dissect the recent news out of China and its impact on the iron ore market.

Archie Smith and Ben Klang will provide their analyses on the oil markets and freight rates, respectively.

We'll kick things off with a review of key economic indicators, including the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cut and the US employment data for May.

Then, Hao Pei will discuss rumours of China's potential refinancing project for affordable housing and its implications for iron ore.

Archie will shed light on fuel oil trends post-OPEC meeting and the surprising rally in high-sulphur fuel oil.

Finally, Ben will give an overview of FFA rates and the physical market developments, including iron ore and coal demand fluctuations.

Listen in for an information-packed episode that promises to keep you informed on all things freight and commodities.

FIS Live

00:00 US economy added 272,000 jobs in May.

04:11 Iron ore market fluctuations, China housing support.

07:31 August Brent future benchmark fluctuated, up with demand.

12:11 Baltic Exchange rates rose with demand support.

14:01 Pacific shipping market fluctuates amidst demand changes.