FFA Trading at Imarex

A truly global market, the Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) market has seen massive growth over the last years. As the large and diverse group of participants has developed, the need for effective execution and clearing is key.

Market participants in the Forward Freight Agreement and Freight Options markets can now trade directly on screen or through our global brokerage service. The Imarex FFA trading platform enables members of Imarex and NOS to execute "two click" trades directly and anonymously.

The Imarex screen is a key liquidity driver in the freight derivatives market, and has attracted a number of new principals looking for instant and efficient trade execution. The screen is also available with "View Only" capability for members companies or companies which are in the membership process.

Being a member with Imarex and NOS means:

• There are no intermediary charges by financial institutions
• You get a direct link with the Imarex electronic marketplaces, providing the #1 liquidity pool in the freight market
• Access the freight market’s most liquid trading screen:
  • Enhanced price discovery
  • Improved speed of execution (STP clearing and settlement)
  • Ability to trade anonymously
  • Transparency
• Access to over 200 direct Exchange members, greatly improving your ability to obtain competitive prices and optimum trading liquidity
• Comfort provided by a NOS Clearing arrangement that protects you from any possible default by trade counterparties

You can see the current and historic liquidity of the screen at our page.
To gain access to the Imarex screen, please submit your request here.
For membership enquiries you can contact our membership team directly.