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European gasoil market faces supply tightness and rising freight costs
Alkagesta reports that low inventories and Rhine River transport bottlenecks are driving price volatility and increased freight rates across the European gasoil market.
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Alkagesta attends Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference 2026 in Prague
Alkagesta representatives attended the Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference 2026 in Prague to discuss regulatory impacts, supply chain resilience, and market trends in the European fertilizer sector.
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Alkagesta Gains First Vessels with Energy Petrol Acquisition
The Malta-based trader moves from selling marine fuel to delivering it, adding eight bunker vessels and 728,000 cubic metres of storage through a Turkish acquisition cleared by antitrust regulators.
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Alkagesta subsidiary Alkavex completes steel industry visits in China
Alkagesta’s steel trading arm, Alkavex, has completed business development meetings in Tangshan and Tianjin to strengthen its Chinese steel sourcing operations.
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What Alkagesta Brought to Singapore, and What Singapore Gave Back
Alkagesta Asia Pte Ltd brought European-standard structuring and compliance to Asian counterparties; in return, Singapore offered access to Asia's largest commodity ecosystem.
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Alkavex participates in SteelOrbis and IREPAS conference in Belgrade
Alkavex attended the SteelOrbis Fall 2026 Conference and 95th IREPAS Meeting in Belgrade to engage with key stakeholders across the global long steel supply chain.
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Alkagesta engages with Ukrainian fuel retailers at Kyiv event
Alkagesta attended the PROкачай АЗС 2026 conference in Kyiv to discuss fuel procurement and supply strategies with local retail networks.
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Alkagesta Awarded EcoVadis Committed Badge for Sustainable Business Practices
The commodity trader has been recognised by sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis for responsible practices across its global trading operations.
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Alkagesta discusses market outlook at Fertilizers of Ukraine conference in Lviv
Alkagesta participated in the VIII International Conference Fertilizers of Ukraine: Autumn 2026 in Lviv to address regional supply chain challenges and market outlooks.
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European ULSD market faces supply tightness in September 2026
European ultra-low sulfur diesel markets are experiencing supply constraints driven by refinery outages and Rhine River logistical disruptions, keeping prices high as inventories remain below historical averages.
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Alkagesta outlines rigorous standards for fertilizer trading
Alkagesta details its multi-layered approach to supplier verification and cargo quality control, highlighting the importance of standardized inspection and contractual discipline in the fertilizer market.
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Alkagesta files defamation proceedings against the Maltese Herald in Malta court
The Malta-based commodities trader says a year of false and unevidenced reporting has caused commercial harm, and has filed a complaint in Malta's Court of Magistrates.
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Alkagesta attends Argus fertilizer conference in Istanbul
Alkagesta representatives attended the Argus Fertilizer Caspian, Black Sea and Eastern European Markets Conference 2026 in Istanbul to discuss supply chain resilience and market strategies.
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Alkagesta joins fertilizer traders in Istanbul as Argus conference weighs shifting trade flows
The commodity trader's fertilizer desk attended the Argus Fertilizer Caspian, Black Sea and Eastern European Markets Conference 2026, where CBAM, Turkish hub growth and Central Asian supply dominated the agenda.
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Alkagesta adds EU ETS allowances to its carbon trading desk
The Malta-based commodity trader will trade EU emissions allowances alongside its CORSIA-eligible SAF and biofuels business, giving clients a single counterparty across allowances, credits and physical fuel supply.
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Alkagesta Joins SUISSENÉGOCE's 20th Anniversary Celebration in Geneva
Malta-based commodity trader Alkagesta was represented by its CEO and CFO at the Swiss Commodity Trading Association's milestone event in Geneva, underscoring its continued engagement with Switzerland's commodity trading community.
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Alkagesta Asia scales Singapore bunkering operations to 200,000 tonnes
Alkagesta Asia has reached a monthly volume of 200,000 metric tonnes in Singapore, supported by new storage infrastructure and a USD 1.2 billion global trade finance platform.
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Alkagesta secures ISCC CORSIA certification for SAF supply
Commodity trader Alkagesta has achieved ISCC CORSIA certification, enabling the supply of sustainable aviation fuel to meet international emissions standards.
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Alkagesta outlines strategic growth and diversification for 2026
Alkagesta has detailed its 2025 strategic milestones, including the launch of a biofuels desk, entry into the metals market, and expanded logistics capabilities in West Africa and Singapore.
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Alkagesta scales waste-based biofuel investments in London
Alkagesta is expanding its role in the renewable fuels market by integrating commodity trading and structured finance to support the global circular economy.
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Alkagesta expands role in European biofuels market
Alkagesta is strengthening its position in the European biofuels sector by providing operational and compliance support to connect niche feedstock suppliers with mainstream end users.
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Alkagesta joins Swiss trading association Suissenégoce
Global commodity trading house Alkagesta has joined Suissenégoce, the Swiss association representing international traders, to strengthen its commitment to compliance and sustainable industry practices.
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Alkagesta enters metals trading via Alkanavex joint venture
Alkagesta has formed a joint venture with French steel trader Navex SAS to establish Alkanavex, marking the firm's formal entry into the global metals trading sector.
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Alkagesta to supply aviation fuel via NATO pipeline system
Alkagesta has secured a strategic agreement to supply conventional and sustainable aviation fuel through the NATO-operated Central Europe Pipeline System, with deliveries set to commence this spring.
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Malta bunkering market adapts to new regulatory landscape
Malta’s bunkering sector is undergoing a structural transition as new environmental regulations drive demand for cleaner fuels and test the flexibility of existing terminal infrastructure.
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Singapore bunker market resilience in 2026
Singapore’s bunker market has shown structural resilience following the February 2026 Hormuz supply disruption, as Alkagesta emphasises the critical role of infrastructure and supply chain control.
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European gasoil market faces supply constraints and price surges
The European gasoil market is experiencing acute supply shortages and logistical bottlenecks, driving up prices and forcing a reorientation of regional trade routes.
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European gasoline market faces supply tightness in August 2026
Tight supply and logistical constraints in Northwest Europe have impacted gasoline trade flows, with market participants looking toward winter-specification transitions to ease regional bottlenecks.
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Alkagesta reports record revenue and growth in H1 2026
Alkagesta has posted record first-half 2026 revenue of $3.5 billion, supported by a 53% increase in trading volumes and strategic expansions into aviation fuel and increased storage capacity.
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Alkagesta joins Argus Open Markets for European biofuels
Alkagesta has gained access to the Argus Open Markets window for European biodiesel, HVO and UCO, enhancing its role in sustainable fuel price discovery.
Freight Rates
Baltic Dry Index posts third consecutive weekly gain, led by larger sizes
Capesize and Panamax strength outweighed softer Supramax sentiment, extending the index's recovery from its August low.
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Regulation
Rotterdam bunker suppliers report rising uptake of bio-blended marine fuels
Demand for B24 and B30 blends grew through the summer as operators trialled compliance strategies ahead of tighter carbon-intensity rules.
Shipowners & Fleet
Ship recycling prices edge higher on the Indian subcontinent as steel demand improves
Cash buyers reported firmer offers for tanker and bulker tonnage, though candidate supply remains limited.
Chartering
Multi-year contract of affreightment signed for bauxite shipments from Guinea to China
The agreement covers Capesize and Newcastlemax liftings and underpins one of the fastest-growing long-haul dry bulk trades.
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Freight Rates
What the Baltic Dry Index measures — and how to read it
A reference guide to the composition, calculation and limits of the most widely quoted dry bulk freight benchmark.
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