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A running series on the operational backbone of commodity trading: freight, demurrage, market structure, and the data discipline that separates good desks from great ones.

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The Trading Professional6 essays

A six-part series on building a durable career in commodity trading: future-proofing your skills in an AI-first market, moving from trader to desk head, navigating ETRM vendors, reading the room, and building the reputation and judgment that compound over decades.

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Trading, Business & Finance

ETRM vs CTRM: What's the Difference, and Which One Do You Actually Need?

ETRM software manages energy trading across power, gas, and oil, while CTRM covers the full physical commodity lifecycle including metals, agriculture, and freight. A plain-English comparison from twelve years of delivering both, with a practical checklist for choosing.

Anish PujariAug 14, 2026 4 min read