A tailor-made market intelligence platform for middle-distillate traders

Live Curves gives you real-time global pricing information no matter where you are in the world, including futures, swaps, physical and freight. Access real-time prices for the futures market, while access to historical forward prices allows you to compare, contrast and analyse historical seasonal pricing trends to identify new patterns and opportunities. Accessible from anywhere in the world via a web browser, Sparta’s mobile iOS application, or Excel.

Sparta’s Freight Calculator delivers instant access to reliable prompt and forward freight rates for over 2,000 global routes across vessel classes. By using spot market assessments in combination with historical data and extrapolation, we provide immediate access to current market-assessed prices while also providing insight into what the forward market may look like. Sparta is the only provider to offer 12 months’ insight into the forward market, helping you to negotiate better freight rates by aligning shipping costs with market trends.

Sparta Global ARBs cover the USGC, AG, WCI, RED SEA, WAF, SE ASIA, FAR EAST, USAC, NWE and EC CANADA regions, giving you insights into global arbitrage routes for diesel so you can anticipate global demand and trade flows. With real-time market insights you can confidently anticipate market trends, and identify and seize trading opportunities faster and with greater conviction.

Gain real-time access to all global pricing information for swaps, futures, physical premiums, and freight directly in Excel. Our Excel add-in enables you to export portfolios and products directly to Excel from Sparta’s Live Curves with just a few clicks, empowering you to perform in-depth analyses, create dynamic charts, and implement bespoke trading models effortlessly. The Sparta for Excel add-in is directly available from the Microsoft Store, ensuring a secure and seamless installation.