Our trading division, Freight Services & Trading, is focused on delivering market-neutral returns in volatile markets. We achieve this by using advanced analytics, risk management, and shipping expertise. Additionally, we offer competitive-priced freight solutions to our customers.
We have a large and highly advanced fleet of bulk carriers and product tanker vessels, which we use to match charter contracts and market cargoes. Our business model is designed to be responsive to customer needs and market trends. We utilize arbitrage strategies based on time, geography, and vessel type to take advantage of market volatility and manage our exposure to macro and micro-economic developments. By optimizing voyages, we maximize the operational margin between vessel costs and earnings.
These strategies allow us to generate recurring earnings with limited downsides in weak markets and significant opportunities in strong markets. We offer charter contracts of different time frames and purchase options, providing flexibility to our customers.