- Freepoint Commodities is a Stamford‑based commodities trader, active across North America, EMEA, and APAC, specialising in energy, agriculture, metals, and LNG.
- It provides structured finance, logistics, physical asset management, and renewable investments, including solar and biofuel feedstocks.
Freepoint Commodities: Diverse trading and logistics platform
Freepoint leverages a vertically integrated model to trade, finance, and manage physical commodities. In North America, it actively trades gas and power, while globally it handles agricultural products, metals, oil, and oil products. The firm also supports structured finance and logistics, offering end‑to‑end solutions for clients across the supply chain.
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Freepoint Commodities: Energy transition and renewable expansion
The company is expanding into renewable energy, notably with solar investments and biofuel feedstock sourcing. Its LNG and natural gas teams provide full logistics—from sourcing and shipment to storage and delivery—while managing market and operational risk for counterparties.
Freepoint Commodities: Global agricultural and metals operations
Freepoint’s agricultural division supplies edible oils to Asia, especially China, backed by risk‑management and finance solutions. Its metals arm, FMC, acts as a principal market‑maker in base‑metal concentrates, offering financial and technical support to mining customers.
Freepoint Commodities: Corporate profile and challenges
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Freepoint employs around 500 staff. The firm has faced regulatory challenges, including a $98 million settlement in 2023 related to a Brazilian bribery case. Despite this, it continues operations with a broad global footprint.
