The commodity trading and shipping industries are throwing their weight behind Mercy Ships Cargo Day with leading figures telling TradeWinds why they are supporting the 4 October fundraising event.

Around 40 companies have so far signed up to participate, including Clarksons, Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), Riverlake, Fearnleys and Affinity on the broking side.

Charterers include Trafigura, Augusta Energy, Clearlake, Total, Sahara Group, Litasco, Louis Dreyfus and Rosneft Trading.