Freight Investor Services
Hugh Taylor is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and compliance within the freight and commodities sector. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Freight Investor Services since March 2022, Hugh Taylor focuses on special projects in business development and non-broking initiatives. Notably, Hugh developed a consultancy for shipping clients to transition to the EU Emissions Trading System. In addition to current responsibilities, Hugh Taylor holds the role of Secretary at the Independent FFA Association, where administrative and communicative efforts aim to enhance the Forward Freight Agreements trading environment. Previous experiences include roles at Elevate managing communications surveillance, internships at AKE International and LatinNews focusing on geopolitical analysis, and freelance work as a translator and copywriter. Academic credentials include an MSc in International Relations of the Americas from UCL and a Postgraduate Certificate in Translation Studies from the University of Birmingham.
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Freight Investor Services
Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a world-leading brokerage and service provider in freight and commodity derivatives. For over 20 years, FIS has forged a reputation as pioneers and innovators, tirelessly striving to spearhead and develop new markets. FIS enjoys a dominant market share in dry bulk freight (FFAs), iron ore, coking coal, steel and fertilizer derivatives outside China for the last decade. FIS has been named No. 1 bulk commodity broker by the SGX Exchange in 2024. The company has pioneered the development of iron ore, FFA options, coking coal, cobalt, lithium, and container markets. In addition to brokerage, FIS offers a comprehensive suite of data services, available across multiple platforms, and bespoke educational material to empower clients to master the commodity derivative markets. Thanks to its global network of offices in the US, UK, Dubai, India, Singapore, China, Denmark and Greece, FIS provides a 24-hour global network, and it is present in all major markets including cleared contracts on EEX, SGX, CME, ICE, LME, and DCE.