Commodities and Shipping Club
Our
mission
In one sentence
“Understand the markets that keep the lights on, the shelves stocked and the ships at sea.”
What we do
From the classroom to the trading floor
Weekly analyst briefs
Every desk publishes a one-page brief each week: the story, the numbers, the exhibits and what to watch.
Speaker sessions
Traders and analysts from physical and financial houses walk us through how their markets actually work.
Info sessions & training
Desk-led primers on metals, energy shipping, power, fertilizer and freight derivatives.
Recruiting support
Resume reviews, mock interviews and introductions for co-ops and internships across the trade.
Our story
A short history
Fall 2025
CASC is founded
“Meet CASC” goes up on Instagram, and the first general meeting fills Ryder Hall 270 on October 8th. Info sessions on Energy Shipping and Metals follow, plus a recruitment info session in Hastings 106.
Spring 2026
The speaker series
Traders from Vitol and Chevron lead sessions on power trading, copper and natural gas liquids. A pizza mixer in Kariotis Hall introduces the e-board, and e-board applications open.
Fall 2026
Four desks, weekly research
The club reorganizes into Energy, Metals, Agriculture and Shipping desks, each led by desk heads and publishing weekly analyst briefs.
What we value
Commodities and Shipping Club
Curiosity
Follow the barrel, the bushel and the ship. Ask why the price moved.
Rigor
Numbers first, sources cited, opinions earned.
Openness
No experience required. Every major is welcome at the table.
Growth
Members teach members; every analyst leaves a better communicator.
How the club is organized
Club structure
President
Vice President
Vice President
Research desks · Desk heads + analysts
Energy
Desk 01
Metals
Desk 02
Agriculture
Desk 03
Shipping
Desk 04
Management