We need to talk about Tangshan! Freight chat: fuel oil market volatility & fertilizer options

From Quotas to Cuts: The Turbulent High Sulphur Fuel Oil Market Does the volatility in the high sulfphur fuel oil market feel all too familiar? Have you been told that closely monitoring crude oil importing quotas and export cuts is the key to understanding this volatility? But despite your efforts, you're still left without a clear understanding of the factors driving this market's unpredictability?  The pain of taking ineffective action and not getting the desired results can be frustrating. It's time to break free from this cycle and gain a deeper insight into the real drivers of volatility. Join us in this episode of the Freight Up! podcast from FIS as we uncover the hidden forces behind the high sulphur fuel oil market's turbulence, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate this market with confidence and success.   "So we're expecting, or I think the trade is expecting, that volatility continues to remain a little bit subdued compared to the beginning of the year." - Taylor Eastman  - (click for LinkedIn)  Hi, Fernanda here! I'm host of the Frieght Up podcast!  Archie Smith, Taylor Eastman, James Robinson, Joshua Stern, Kerry Deal and Hao Pei join me to discuss the current market trends and the latest happenings in the world of freight and commodities including Russia, China, ferrous, scrap and all the other stuff we like to dig into! OPEC Cuts and Weak Demand Outlook The world of crude oil is an intricate balance of supply and demand. And currently, the scales are tipping heavily towards the surplus end. As Saudi Arabia lengthens its voluntary oil output cuts into August, we might have anticipated a beneficial boost in prices. However, no such sustained increase is visible. Why is that? In this conversation, our guest Archie Smith shares more with us on this subject. For now, let's just say it's a