Baltic Exchange Names Chris Jones as Asia-Pacific Director in Singapore

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Wednesday February 5, 2014

London, UK-headquartered bulk shipping exchange, the Baltic Exchange, today said in an emailed press release it has appointed Chris Jones as its new Asia-Pacific director based at its offices in Singapore.

Jones, who has previously held positions at Clarksons, SSY, Wallem, and Island Shipbrokers, joins from ICAP Shipping Singapore where he was director of sale & purchase.

He replaces Philip Williams who retires from the role in April.

"We're delighted to welcome Chris Jones to the team. The Baltic Exchange's presence has grown significantly in Asia with our Singapore office leading the drive," said Baltic Exchange Chief Executive Jeremy Penn.

"More of the Baltic's freight market information than ever before is produced from Singapore. Philip Williams has played a key role in establishing our Singapore presence and we wish him all the best in his retirement from April."

Baltic Exchange in September opened a new office in Shanghai, China, saying at the time it was the first time in Exchange's 269 year history it has had a physical presence in the country.