Beyond the Index: Using the BDI as a Strategic Trading Tool
Most traders watch the Baltic Dry Index. Smart traders trade it.
Bench Energy Blog provides in-depth analysis on coal markets, freight logistics, and energy industry trends. Our expert articles cover thermal coal prices, coking coal markets, dry bulk shipping rates, port operations, and commodity trading strategies. Each article includes specific data points, market analysis, and actionable insights for traders and industry professionals.
Bench Energy Blog
Expert articles about coal markets, freight logistics, and energy industry insights from Bench Energy analysts.
Topics include: thermal coal prices, coking coal markets, dry bulk shipping, freight rates, port congestion, vessel availability, commodity trading strategies, and energy market analysis.
Downloadable Resources
Free guides and tools for freight and procurement teams. Request via email.
- •The Complete Guide to Freight Tender Optimization — 45-page PDF
- •Demurrage Cost Calculator — Excel
- •Freight Procurement Audit Checklist
- •Email vs. Platform Tendering: TCO Analysis — white paper
Smart Stockpiles: The Digital Frontier of Bulk Logistics
The difference between profit and loss increasingly lies not in the commodity itself, but in the inches between where it sits and where it moves.
Structured Trade Finance: Unlocking Liquidity in a High-Rate Era
When traditional banks close their doors, creative traders open new ones.
The Coal Trade Inflexion Point: Navigating the 2026 Contraction
The commodity that powered the Industrial Revolution is entering its most complex chapter yet.
The Paperless Revolution: Why 2025 is the Year of the eBL
The trillion-dollar question in commodity trading isn't about prices anymore—it's about paper.