GPD Systems, llc is an intellectual property and consulting company specializing in the creative design, development and implementation of commodity futures products and energy trading/hedging strategies. GPD offers patented solutions (USPTO No. 7676406) which enable the launch of an exciting portfolio of new generation futures contracts for commodities which load on large ocean-going vessels (LNG, crude oil, propane, grains, coal, iron ore, fertilizers and grains). Futures trading platforms using the proprietary GPD systems and methods provide market participants from all nations with powerful new risk management tools, improved trading liquidity and price transparency, streamlined value chain economics and counterparty performance guarantees. GPD Systems also provides consulting, government relations and corporate board services related to the energy and commodity futures industries.