The pros and cons of hedging ocean freight rates

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By Alex Lennane

15/08/2012

“You’ll need curiosity, education and patience.” This informative piece looks at how hedging can be used beneficially with an ocean freight index – but it also points out the potential pitfalls, which include choosing the right index, overcomplicating and the impact of speculators.

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