NYSHEX + ICE Container Freight futures forum
NYSHEX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are delighted to invite you to a Freight futures forum ahead of the planned launch of ICE’s new container freight futures contract.*
This exclusive event will bring together leaders from across the carrier, shipper and financial communities for an afternoon of discussion and networking.
The agenda will feature industry experts who will share perspectives on how container freight futures can help risk management and open new opportunities across global supply chains.
*Subject to regulatory approval
Thursday, Nov. 6
Conference & workshop: 2 – 6 p.m.
Cocktails & networking: 6 – 8 p.m.
Carpenters’ Hall
1 Throgmorton Avenue, London
Registrations are closed.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. – Arrival and registration
2 p.m. – Welcome remarks
Kick off the day with Gordon’s vision for how the container freight futures market is transforming global trade.
- Gordon Downes, CEO, NYSHEX
2:05 p.m. – Geopolitics, Risk, and Intelligence
Unique perspective on the geo-political factors that impact global shipping; the risk of escalating trade wars, conflict in the Middle East affecting Suez Canal passage, the potential for China to act on Taiwan, and other important factors you may not be aware of today.
- Sir Richard Dearlove, former Chief of MI6, British Secret Service and host of the One Decision podcast
2:35 p.m. – NYFI Index Update
Building on the geopolitical stage set by Sir Richard, Lars Jense eading shipping analyst and CEO of Vespucci Maritime, will bring th macro down to the micro, translating global risks into practical insights on how they impact freight markets, contracts, and supply
- Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime
3:05 p.m. – NYFI Index Update
See how the NYFI is evolving to become the benchmark for containerized freight risk management.
- Rich Heath, VP of Financial Products and Services, NYSHEX
3:15 p.m. – Index panel
Industry leaders debate the impact of indices on the global ocean shipping market — and what’s next.
- Ken Sine, Head of Global Procurement, Wayfair
- Steven Moser, Vice President Ocean, KWE
- Christian Pedersen, Global Head of Ocean Contract, Maersk
- Henrik Schilling, Managing Director - Global Commercial Development, Hapag Lloyd
- Thomas Christensen, COO, Regional, DSV Air 8
3:50 p.m. – Coffee break
4:05 p.m. – Container Futures Trading and Hedging
Learn how to use container freight futures to protect margins, manage volatility, and unlock new opportunities.
- Peter Stallion, Container FFAs/Freight Futures, Clarkson’s
4:20 p.m. – Hedging panel
Hear from industry leaders on how the market views the growth in futures trading - and how these contracts can be utilized to manage risk.
- Sebastian Michel, Head of FX and Liquidity, Maersk
- April Zobel, Profit Center Manager, The Anderson’s
- Raphaël C. Amiach, Director Commodity Sales Europe, Citi
5:00 p.m. – Shipping Markets Unpacked: From Carbon to Containers
A dynamic discussion on how the exchange is transforming global freight risk management; from carbon, fuel oils, and tankers to the launch of container freight futures
- Elena Khatsava, Senior Director, Oil Products, NGLs & Freight Sales, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
- George von Waldburg, Director, Environmental Markets, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
5:40 p.m. – Closing remarks
- Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime
5:55 p.m. – Cocktails and networking
Continue the conversation with industry titans over drinks in historic Carpenters' Hall (home to the medieval Carpenter's Guild since 1429).