Management of international supply chains, at a time of volatile pricing environments, can be the key to the success or failure of any company involved in International trade.

For resource companies dependent upon income from sale of raw materials, this management becomes critical and flows directly to the bottom line and the share price.

 


Innovative Shipping has the capabilities to advise and arrange on all the links in the supply chain, from mine gate to the end customer. Road, rail, port, marine transfer and blue water shipping services need to be
co-ordinated and integrated in a cost effective manner. Innovative
Shipping specialized in putting together complex international supply chains for export resource companies.

 
   
  QUARTERLY MARKET MOVEMENTS
 
  Shipping Costs 1-JUN-11 8-SEP-11 Difference
  Time Charter rates US$ per day US$ per day  
  Cape size
Panamax
Supramax
9,870
13,665
14,440

23,646
13,299
14,454
Up 140%
No Change

No Change

  Fuel Costs      
  Deisel ex terminal
IFO 380 ex Singapore
MDO ex Singapore
A$1.34 per litre
US$661 per tonne
US$953 per tonne

A$1.34 per litre
US$674 per tonne
US$933 per tonne
No Change
Up 2%
Down 2%
  Resources      
  Newcastle Port Coal
58% Fe fines FOB WA
US$119.43
US$170.20
US$122.46
US$180.72
Up 2.5%
Up 6%
  Currency      
  Australian Dollar US$1.073 US$1.065 Down 1%
         
 
 
         
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