Global Freight Risk Management Backed by Integrated Energy Market Insight
At Rilex Energy, our Forward Freight Agreements (FFA) Desk is a globally recognized leader in freight derivatives brokerage — strategically positioned across London and Singapore to provide continuous market coverage and expert support to clients worldwide.
Our FFA team is composed of highly specialized brokers with deep expertise in freight risk, physical chartering, and derivatives strategy. With real-time insight into both paper and physical markets, we deliver smart, actionable solutions for those navigating the volatility of global tanker freight.
🚢 Full Spectrum Tanker Coverage
We broker FFAs across all major tanker classes, including:
- Handysize (30kt) – Mediterranean & regional routes
- MR & LR1/2 (Medium & Long Range) – Global gasoline and naphtha flows
- Suezmax (130kt) – West Africa, Black Sea, and Atlantic Basin routes
- VLCC (270kt) – Arabian Gulf, East/West, and long-haul strategic lanes
Whether you’re a physical shipowner, operator, or fuel trader hedging exposure, we ensure accurate, timely execution backed by real-world understanding of tonnage movements, freight trends, and global oil flows.
🔄 Integrated Market Intelligence
Our FFA desk operates in close coordination with our gasoline, naphtha, and distillates trading desks, providing clients with a seamless link between freight exposure and refined product movements. This integration offers significant advantages:
- Real-time freight correlation with cargo flows
- Cross-desk execution opportunities tied to swaps or physical trades
- Improved decision-making through a single brokerage channel
We also maintain a strategic alliance with a leading international shipbroker, giving our clients access to physical chartering services and market fundamentals across both spot and time charter markets.
🌍 Global Presence, Continuous Coverage
With six brokers in London and two in Singapore, our FFA desk provides uninterrupted market support — from the opening of the Far East through to the close of business in the United States. This ensures our clients can act on opportunities in real time, wherever the market moves.
Our client base includes:
- Global oil majors
- Commodity and freight traders
- Shipping companies and vessel owners
- Hedge funds and asset-backed institutions
Each relies on us for insight, execution, and integrity in a market known for its speed and volatility.
🧭 Why Choose Rilex Energy for FFAs?
- Specialist Freight Coverage across every major tanker class
- Real Integration with product desks and physical chartering channels
- Trusted by Market Leaders for hedging, exposure management, and speculative positioning
- Client-Centric Execution with continuous global availability
At Rilex Energy, we don’t just follow the freight market — we help define it.
Let us help you manage freight exposure with clarity, confidence, and control.