{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 106: The Evolving Role of Freight Trading in a Digital World","description":" \ud83c\udf99 Episode 106: The Evolving Role of Freight Trading in a Digital World Guest: Mads Frank Markussen, Head of Research and FFA, Navi Merchants and CM Navigator (Copenhagen Merchants Group) Overview: From chartering desks to freight analytics, Mads Frank Markussen bridges operational experience with digital innovation in maritime trading. In this episode, we explore how Navi Merchants builds freight models that empower \u2014 not replace \u2014 traders, the enduring value of brokers, and why FFAs are gaining ground in a volatile market. Key Points:  Data models must serve the trader, not the other way around. Despite digitalization, brokers and relationships remain critical. Entrepreneurs can really bloom in Denmark, Mads' maritime DNA runs deep.  Related Episodes: \u2013 Episode 70 with Jeff Wakker (Viterra) \u2013 Episode 54 with Scott Bergeron (Oldendorff)  \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube &amp;amp; more.    \ud83d\udcac Like what you hear? Please rate the show 5 stars, follow, and share with your network. It really helps spread the word.  \u2615 Support the show: Buy Me a Coffee \u2014 your support helps keep us going strong.  \ud83c\udfb6 Music by: Peg and The Rejected \u201cKing of SKA\u201d  \ud83c\udfa8 Art by: GA Design  \ud83c\udf9b\ufe0f Produced by: Chris Aversano  \ud83c\udf0a Proud media sponsor of London International Shipping Week 2025 ","author_name":"The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In The Digital Age","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/404561\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36321580\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187528560"}