EKN unveils new Head of Unit for Medtech, Industry and Commodities; Metalloinvest opens new RUB5bn Gazprombank credit line; Contour partners with CargoX to transform bills of lading

In today's daily round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Max Thompson covers the latest stories and trends across the market:

• Swedish export credit agency EKN has appointed Kristian Orrbeck as a new Head of Unit for Medtech, Industries and Commodities within the Large Corporates Business Area;

• Russian iron ore and HBI group Metalloinvest has opened a new RUB5 billion (about $63.8 million) credit line with Gazprombank

• Singapore-based global trade finance network Contour has unveiled a partnership with CargoX, a blockchain platform for transferring documents and data including a certified electronic bill of lading solution

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