Commodity Exchange Warehousing (LME/CME)

Accessing exclusive marketplace benefits with Commodity Exchange Warehousing

Access World’s role in Commodity Exchange Warehousing

Access World offers exchange warehousing services for deliverable materials at our London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) approved warehouses. Warrants traded on the Exchanges issued by Access World represent an entitlement to a specific warehouse lot which conforms to the quality requirements specified by the Exchange, enabling delivery in compliance with LME or CME contracts.

Commodity market participants (producers/traders/end-users) make use of exchange traded warrants to access a market place where they can buy- and sell futures with the option of physical delivery. Surrendering warrants for physical delivery ensures a seamless transition, contributing to benchmark prices and global commodity valuations. Adherence to quality standards, inspections, and transparency instills confidence, making Commodity Exchange Warehousing vital for integrating physical commodities into financial markets and ensuring traded commodities’ integrity on global exchanges.

We also issue warehouse receipts for commodities that are not warranted on Exchange and/or stored in non-exchange registered warehouses or locations, providing owners with possession documents for internal use or facilitating material pledging under financing agreements.

Our approved warehouses are strategically located in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Owensboro, Busan, Incheon, Gwangyang, Port Klang, Johor Bahru, Singapore, Kaohsiung, Vlissingen (Flushing), Rotterdam, Antwerp, Trieste, Genoa, Livorno (Leghorn), Barcelona, Bilbao, and Dubai.

Gain access to an exclusive marketplace for international goods with Commodity Exchange Warehousing.

LME, an acronym for the London Metal Exchange, holds significance as a major international commodity exchange specializing in trading metal futures contracts. At the LME, buyers, and sellers convene to trade various metals, including but not limited to zinc, tin, copper, aluminium and nickel. Beyond its trading function, the LME is crucial in establishing global benchmark prices for metals, making it an essential reference point for logistics and supply chain industry participants. Professionals often turn to LME prices for metals to effectively manage risk and make well-informed decisions relating to metal commodities.

Similarly, CME represents the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a renowned derivatives marketplace facilitating trading a diverse array of financial and commodity derivatives within the global financial and commodity markets. This influential institution serves as a platform where buyers and sellers engage in futures and options contracts, playing a pivotal role in managing risk and speculation on price movements across commodities such as agricultural products, energy resources, and financial instruments.

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The benefits of Commodity Exchange Warehousing

The benefits of commodity exchange warehousing encompass various aspects of the trading and logistical processes, contributing to the efficiency, transparency, and overall functionality of the commodity markets:

In summary

Access World is crucial in this landscape, providing exchange warehousing services at strategically located CME and LME-approved warehouses, ensuring efficient ownership transfer and collateral access.

Our Commodity Exchange Warehousing is multifaceted: enhancing liquidity, providing diverse financial instruments, and ensuring reliable storage and delivery. Exchange-approved warehouses contribute to efficient commodity movement, while regulated facilities foster market transparency. Standardized information, compliance assurance, and established benchmark prices contribute to the reliability of commodities stored, meeting the demands of manufacturers and end-users alike. This dynamic environment leads to increased demand for services, particularly from companies utilizing exchange-approved facilities, making Commodity Exchange Warehousing an integral part of global trade logistics.