
Clarksons expands Derivatives offering with launch of Container FFA desk
Clarksons is pleased to announce the expansion of its Derivatives department with the launch of a dedicated Containers Forward Freight Agreements (FFA) desk, enabling clients to hedge against the volatility of container freight rates through futures contracts.

LNG Shipping: Short-Term Headwinds, Long-Term Growth
In this week’s Analysis, we profile an LNG shipping market experiencing short-term headwinds (“spot” day rates hit record lows in early 2025 and remain well below trend) while anticipating a significant expansion phase (we expect trade volumes to grow 60% by the end of the decade). Not for the first time, it seems a case of ships delivering on time while projects have slipped back.

Bruna Carvalho appointed to Managing Director, Brazil
We are delighted to announce that Bruna Carvalho has been appointed to Managing Director, Brazil, effective immediately. Bruna joined Clarksons in September 2024 and is now firmly establishing Clarksons’ Deep-Sea Tanker desk in Rio de Janeiro.