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Analyst Insights Sara Warden

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Sara Warden

Sara joined Czarnikow in 2021 as a commodity journalist after a brief period covering commodities and leveraged finance at several London-based new outlets. In the four years prior, Sara lived in Mexico City, where she worked as a bilingual journalist and editor across several key industries, including mining, oil and gas, and health. Since joining Czarnikow, she has led the creation of general interest content that uses data to present key trends, with a focus on attracting a new, broader audience base. She graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2014 with joint honours in Journalism and Spanish and is currently studying a Master’s in Food Policy.

Blanked Sailings Likely to Increase Amid Weak Demand

  • This year’s high season for containers has been particularly lacklustre amid high interest rates, weak demand and a glut of new vessels.
  • Carriers are now responding by blanking more sailings in a bid to restrict supply and strengthen prices.
  • Importers and exporters are likely to encounter issues with capacity on certain routes in the next few months.

Sara Warden

2 weeks ago

3 min read

European Emissions Trading Scheme Explained

The implementation of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme is fast approaching for the shipping industry. In less than four months’ time, the industry will have to comply with the rules of the scheme – although they can get confusing. Check out our short video for a handy guide to the basics of the European ETS that everyone should be aware of.

Sara Warden

3 weeks ago

1 min read

Fruit Crop Calendar

In an era when many commodities are available on demand, it is easy to forget about seasonality.

Just like any crop, growing seasons for fruit are dictated by climate, rainfall and environmental conditions. For many fruits, there are two harvest periods per year – one in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern – but this is not always the case.

Sara Warden

3 weeks ago

1 min read

Freight Rates Continue to Bear Brunt of China Weakness

  • Earlier this summer, there was a glimmer of hope for container markets as rates looked like they might rebound.
  • But optimism was short lived amid no signs of stimulus coming from the Chinese government.
  • In the meantime, shipping companies have some solutions they can employ to manage capacity.

Sara Warden

3 weeks ago

3 min read

Are Bee Populations Declining? Yes and No.

  • Contrary to popular belief, global honeybee populations are flourishing.
  • However, it is wild bee species that require preservation and monitoring efforts.
  • Better care for wild bees combined with technology could help farmers unlock higher yields as food prices continue to rise.

Sara Warden

1 month ago

4 min read

Water Levels Threaten Trade Bottlenecks at Key Crossings

  • Waterways like the Panama Canal are vital in improving efficiency for maritime trade.
  • But weather issues are threatening to create new issues at key crossing points.
  • Companies should be aware of the risk of delay or surcharges across supply chains.

Sara Warden

2 months ago

4 min read

Freight Market Dynamics

The Covid-19 pandemic displayed just how important seaborne freight is to the global economy but these markets are dynamic and are often at the mercy of external factors. In order to understand (and minimize) the risks associated with freight needs, companies need to keep up with a series of factors, including global demand, container markets and vessel availability. We take a look at some of the issues that could impact the price of freight.

Sara Warden

2 months ago

1 min read

Extreme Weather Threatens Global Tomato Supply

  • Tomato trade is highly regionalised due to perishability.
  • Tomatoes are used in a lot of processed foods such as sauces and pastes.
  • Adverse weather in India and Europe is casting doubt on supply.

Sara Warden

2 months ago

3 min read

Fertilisers, Grains Hang in the Balance Amid Canadian Port Strikes

  • Canadian port workers at West Coast ports recently followed US unions by announcing a strike.
  • An agreement may be reached soon, but the threat of a strike still looms over the ports.
  • Canada’s west coast handles large volumes of grains and fertilisers, and strikes could exacerbate supply issues.

Sara Warden

2 months ago

3 min read

Weather, Indian Export Ban Set to Send Rice Prices Higher

  • Rice stocks were at all-time highs just a few years ago.
  • But today, dwindling stocks coupled with protectionism and potential droughts caused by El Nino could tip the scales.
  • Rice prices are set to rise, which will jeopardize food security in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries.

Sara Warden

2 months ago

3 min read

Freight Market Bets on China Stimulus to Stir Up Demand

  •  China is a massive global economy and a key engine in global trade. 
  • After strict lockdown measures were eased, the country has failed to experience a significant jump in demand as was expected. 
  • If consumption continues to lag, this has negative implications for freight and commodity markets.   

Sara Warden

3 months ago

3 min read

What is El Niño?

If you’ve read the news in the past six months, you’ve probably read about El Niño. But as a weather event in the tropical eastern Pacific, how could it possibly affect the rest of the world? Well, the impacts can stretch to Australia, South East Asia, North America and even sub-Saharan Africa, and it can have particularly severe effects for agriculture and shipping. Here’s everything you need to know about El Niño.

Sara Warden

3 months ago

1 min read