Intercontinental Exchange launched first futures on TD34 (Gulf of Oman to China) and TD15 (West Africa to China) VLCC routes, plus container freight options on Asia-North Europe and Asia-U.S. West Coast. Freight ADV up 33% YTD. Geopolitical disruption at Strait of Hormuz driving demand for hedging tools.

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