London, 06/11/2024 – Freight Investor Services (FIS), the leading global freight and commodity brokerage, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Located at 1120 Avenue of the Americas, this strategic expansion underscores the significance of the United States in the freight and commodities markets. Janet Mirasola has been appointed Branch Manager and will oversee the new office’s operations.
This move strengthens FIS’s presence in the USA, especially in the context of heightened volatility in the freight market following the US elections, and integrates the Manhattan office into its worldwide network. With this addition, FIS will offer enhanced 24-hour client support, building on its global footprint to provide continuous service for its international customer base.
John Banaszkiewicz, FIS CEO & Founder, commented:
“We are excited to open this office in New York, a pivotal market for freight and commodities. The presence in the city that never sleeps enables us to provide seamless, 24-hour support to clients while positioning us for further growth in this critical region. We are delighted to welcome Janet Mirasola as Branch Manager—her extensive industry experience in commodities will be instrumental in driving our continued success.”
Janet Mirasola, Branch Manager, added:
“I am excited for the opportunity to help grow and expand the FIS franchise in the USA. Our new office in the heart of Manhattan will be the perfect place to bring clients and colleagues together. I will strive to promote, broaden and develop the commodity footprint already begun by FIS and thank John B. for his confidence and support.
The office will be operative from 6th November 2024 and It can be reached through:
Email: info@freightinvestor.com
Phone: (+1) 845 664 4141, (+1) 732 233 8420
Address: 1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
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Contacts
For any query, please contact the FIS Communications Department.
Responsible: Davide Annarumma, Senior Communications Specialist
+44 020 7090 1120
About FIS
Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a world-leading brokerage and service provider in freight and commodity derivatives. For over 20 years, FIS has forged a reputation as pioneers and innovators, tirelessly striving to spearhead and develop new markets.
FIS enjoys a dominant market share in dry bulk freight (FFAs), iron ore, coking coal, steel and fertilizer derivatives outside China for the last decade. FIS has been named No. 1 bulk commodity broker by the SGX Exchange in 2024. The company has pioneered the development of iron ore, FFA options, coking coal, cobalt, lithium, and container markets. In addition to brokerage, FIS offers a comprehensive suite of data services, available across multiple platforms, and bespoke educational material to empower clients to master the commodity derivative markets.
Thanks to its global network of offices in the US, UK, Dubai, India, Singapore and China, FIS provides a 24-hour global network, and it is present in all major markets including cleared contracts on EEX, SGX, CME, ICE, LME, and DCE.
