Weight of Freight: Asia’s specialised freight falling far
Episode description
This podcast explores the vital connection between the freight and commodities markets. It focuses on the Asia biofuels freight market, where rates have been tumbled in 2025 and hit the lowest levels not seen in years.
As well as touching on what's covered in our new Argus Specialised Freight report, topics and questions addressed include:
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Breakdown of the precise types of vessels and products in the specialised freight market, especially as "specialised freight" has become an umbrella term
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In regards to long haul voyages, where are products (including palm oil, biofuels, feedstock and chemicals) heading to?
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Across the product spectrum, which products move in the largest volumes?
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With what's been happening in the current affairs space, what impact has this had on the specialised tanker market?
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A look ahead at the most important issues to note for specialised freight