BIMCO's Peter Sand to join fast-growing platform Xeneta as chief analyst

One of the most respected of shipping analysts, BIMCO’s Peter Sand, is set to join freight rate benchmarking and analytics platform Xeneta as its chief analyst on 1 November.

The appointment follows a recent Series C fundraising round that saw Xeneta close on new funds of $28.5m, effectively valuing the company at $130m.

“We are excited to welcome a seasoned professional like Peter Sand, who has extensive knowledge and successful track record in the shipping and logistics industry,” said Xeneta CEO Patrik ...