Services Training

The world of derivatives and risk management is inherently technical and complex, requiring advanced analytical capabilities and expert knowledge. Training is the simplest and most effective way to acquire the knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to be successful in today’s competitive freight markets.

FreightMetrics provides expert instruction in derivatives and risk management, mostly in the form of in-house training programmes. Our risk management instructors have advanced degrees from top universities and hold professional qualifications from industry bodies such as the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) and the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA). More importantly, our instructors have many years of industry experience, working in the fields of FFA broking, derivatives trading, and risk management. In addition, they have extensive experience in professional instruction, with more than 800 hours of teaching practice in derivatives and risk management seminars. Our experts can offer instruction in any of the following subjects:

  • Introduction to FFAs and freight options
  • FFA and option trading strategies
  • Option pricing models
  • Hedging with FFAs and freight options
  • Measuring risk of FFA portfolios
  • Measuring and managing counterparty risk
  • Value-at-Risk for shipping portfolios
  • Simulation techniques for measuring loan repayment risk
  • Technical analysis for FFA trading
  • Hedge accounting (IAS 39, FAS 133)

Our courses can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your company and can be delivered at your own location anywhere in the world. We can train any number of delegates and can organise whole-day or evening-only courses to suit your needs. With our in-house training you are assured of discreet, confidential and company-specific training with minimum disruption to your routine.

Our training methods consist of high-quality presentations with extensive use of practical examples and computer simulations. Our experience has shown that the right combination of lectures, case studies and hands-on practice, not only yields the best results, but also makes the entire educational experience a more enjoyable and practical one.

For further information on our training services, please contact us.