Sparta and Gibson announce expanded partnership to deliver freight rate insights for fuel oil markets

Geneva, Switzerland – November 2025 — Sparta, the real-time intelligence platform built for modern oil trading desks, today announced an expanded multi-year partnership with Gibson, a leading provider of broker-sourced freight rate intelligence and one of the most established names in marine and energy research.

The new agreement strengthens Sparta’s freight analytics with Gibson’s broker-sourced freight rate data and enables Sparta to deliver Gibson’s fuel-oil freight rate datasets directly to customers through its API.

Delivering deeper freight rate insight to fuel oil traders

“This collaboration brings Gibson’s expertise and freight rate data straight into our platform, where traders need it most,” said Stéphanie Beige-Trabia, Chief Strategy Officer at Sparta. “Integrating Gibson’s freight rate intelligence into our API ecosystem strengthens our offering for fuel oil desks and reflects the collaborative relationship our teams have built over the past year.”

Integrated freight rate intelligence, delivered through the Sparta Data Marketplace

Under the new redistribution agreement, Gibson’s freight rate data will be made available via API through the Sparta Data Marketplace.

A partnership built on research and real market expertise

The relationship between Sparta and Gibson is rooted in a strong working partnership between the two companies’ research teams.

“We’re pleased to extend our collaboration with Sparta and bring our freight rate intelligence to a wider audience of fuel oil professionals,” said Richard Matthews, Director of Research at Gibson. “Together, we’re making high-quality freight rate data more accessible to facilitate detailed analysis and inform trading decisions.”

First joint event in London

Sparta and Gibson will host their first joint event in London on November 20th, bringing together traders, brokers, and market analysts for insight-driven discussions on freight dynamics and regional fundamentals.

Find out more here.

About Gibson

Gibson is a leading shipbroker and provider of freight intelligence and research across global marine and energy markets. Leveraging broker data and extensive market expertise, Gibson delivers timely assessments, chartering insight, and freight analytics trusted by trading desks worldwide.

About Sparta Commodities

Sparta is a leading provider of real-time market intelligence and analytics for global commodity traders. We deliver actionable insights, price transparency, and data-driven decision-making tools, empowering traders to stay ahead in fast-moving markets. Sparta serves a diverse client base, from independent traders to multinational corporations. For more information, visit www.spartacommodities.com or follow us on LinkedIn.