Xeneta Academy: Indexing and Derivatives
Exclusive certification for freight market leaders
Course Overview
Learn How Global Leaders Use Index-Linked Contracts
A practical certification course on how participants across the global freight and financial ecosystem manage volatility using index-linked contracts and clear governance frameworks.
The Xeneta Academy is available to eligible organizations only and is designed for senior professionals who need a real-world understanding of indexing and freight derivatives, grounded in observed market behaviour rather than theory.
Places are limited to ensure a focused, peer-level learning experience.
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Who This Course Is For
The Indexing and Derivatives course is the first course offered by the Xeneta Academy and is designed for professionals with direct exposure to freight market risk, including those working in:
- Shippers
- Carriers and freight forwarders
- Financial and market stakeholders involved in freight risk management
Typical participants include leaders in procurement, supply chain, logistics, commercial, and finance roles where freight volatility has a material impact on cost, margin, or risk.
To make sure all participants get full value, access is subject to an eligibility criteria to ensure the content is relevant and appropriately advanced.
What you’ll learn
Why fixed contracts and traditional RFQs fail in volatile freight markets
How index-linked contracts work and when they make sense
How to design and test an indexed contract using real market data
How to evaluate cost behaviour and volatility, not just price
How to align commercial and procurement decisions with finance expectations and governance
Important notice: This course is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to trade derivatives. Xeneta does not sell or intermediate financial products.