SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes to launch SSF brand assessment in yuan/wmt

Singapore (Platts)--18Jul2018/331 am EDT/731 GMT S&P Global Platts is proposing to launch brand assessments for port stocks trade of Super Special Fines on a free on truck (FOT) basis, effective September 3, 2018.

This proposal comes on the back of increasing spot trade of SSF in Chinese ports.

The assessment would be displayed as an outright price on a yuan/wet mt basis.

The assessments would be based against the brand's typical specifications and would consider all data -- including bids, offers and trades -- from active market participants, subject to Platts editorial guidelines.

Platts is proposing to publish two brand assessments for SSF: one for East China (taking into account trade activity in Rizhao and Qingdao ports); one for North China (taking into account trade activity in Caofeidian and Jingtang ports).

Please send all questions and feedback to IODEX@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com by July 31, 2018.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.