S&P Global Commodity Insights

Stay ahead with the latest data and insights on the global shipping industry

Access Platts price benchmarks, our latest freight assessments, vessel earnings, trading activities, expert market analysis, vessel and cargo tracking.

Introducing the next generation of tanker base rates.

Our new Platts Base Rates reflect today's reality in shipping. Giving you the power to manage risk confidently in the face of shifting market forces.

Dynamic daily rates – make trading decisions based on the latest market data
Yearly base rates – based on larger tanker sizes, mirror global market standards
Alternative fuel prices – form the basis of new rates to embrace the energy transition

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Global coverage across shipping markets:

In such a volatile and fast-moving space, S&P Global Commodity Insights is in a unique position to leverage our global position to provide market-forward insight, pricing transparency and extensive commodity market coverage.

Just like the markets, our essential intelligence is constantly evolving. Our pricing, insights and analytics provide critical information on routes, rates, vessel capacity, fuel costs and availability, supply and demand.

Container

Container rates for 8 key regional rate routes and bunker charges for 20+ routes that help container carriers and their customers negotiate box rates and bunker surcharges in $/FEU on major container routes.

Dry Freight

Coverage of all major dry freight commodities (alumina, bauxite, coking and thermal coal, ferrous scrap, grains, iron ore, limestone, petcoke and sugar) and routes (150+) by voyage rate($/ton) and time charter equivalent ($/day) covering all major vessel sizes, from capesize to handysize.

Tankers

Dirty tanker freight rates by vessel/cargo size for 85+key crude and fuel oil trade routes plus daily fixtures; rates available in world scale/lumpsum and $/MT. Clean and chemical tanker freight rates by vessel/cargo size for 115+ key jet, diesel,gasoil, kerosene,LPG, petrochemical trade routes plus daily fixtures;rates available in worldscale/lumpsum and $/MT.

Marine Fuels

Marine bunker fuel assessments by grade for 75 key ports plus daily indications for additional 350+ ports.

Maritime Tracking + Analytics

Commodities at Sea

Commodities at Sea (CAS) is a high-frequency market intelligence service that provides visibility into commodity supply, trade activities, trade relationships, and fleet analytics. CAS reports the cargo volumes and voyage details for waterborne globally traded commodities that are moved on larger tankers or bulkers. It also provides detailed analytics on trade flow trends and fleet metrics.

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MINT

MINT is a comprehensive vessel tracking solution designed specifically for commodity traders, vessel operations and logistics teams. It provides real-time tracking of commodity-carrying maritime vessels worldwide. With its in-depth visibility into vessel and fleet data along with its user-friendly interface, this tool allows you to optimise route planning, enhance cargo management and streamline operational efficiency. All this also makes it the ideal bunker fuel sales intelligence tool that can support potential market entry planning and market share analysis.

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In today’s energy and commodity markets, it’s essential to have access to data and insights that help you confidently navigate business challenges and enable you to make decisions with conviction.

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