Shipping
Alkagesta acquires Turkish marine fuel distributor Energy Petrol
Alkagesta has acquired Turkish marine fuel distributor Energy Petrol, marking its first move into vessel ownership and expanding its global storage capacity.
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Ports & Terminals
Alkagesta launches truck-to-vessel marine fuel supply in Romania
Alkagesta has commenced truck-to-vessel bunkering services in Constanța, marking a strategic expansion of its distribution network in the Black Sea region.
Shipping
Alkagesta hosts banking summit in Malta to discuss trade finance
Alkagesta hosted its Banking Partners Summit in Malta, highlighting over USD 1 billion in financial support for its global trading and operations.
Markets
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.
Freight Rates
Alkagesta chief urges shipping to treat record freight costs as a solvable problem
Writing for The Motorship, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that owners and traders must build agility, diversification and contingency planning into supply chains rather than accept record transport costs as permanent.
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Shipping
Alkagesta reports growth in Singapore marine fuels market
Alkagesta has expanded its Singapore operations, securing storage at Horizon Terminal and reaching a 5% share of the local marine fuels market.
Shipping
Alkagesta discusses trade and regional growth at GTR Asia 2026
Alkagesta representatives attended the GTR Asia 2026 conference in Singapore to strengthen financial partnerships and review the expansion of its regional marine fuel and naphtha trading operations.
Markets
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.
Shipping
Alkagesta expands commodity finance role in Malta
Commodity trader Alkagesta is leveraging global banking partnerships and expanded storage capacity to position Malta as a central hub for international trade finance and logistics.
Shipping
Alkagesta evaluates ULSFO supply expansion to Spain
Marine fuels firm Alkagesta is exploring the expansion of its ULSFO and biofuel supply footprint into Spain to support the Mediterranean emission control area.
Markets
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.
Shipping
Alkagesta establishes Malta as a global commodity trading hub
Maltese-based Alkagesta has evolved from a regional bunkering provider into a global commodity trading house, managing flows of petroleum, fertilizers, and biofuels across 42 countries.
Shipping
Alkagesta reports sustained growth in Singapore bunkering
Alkagesta has reported sustained growth in its bunkering operations in Singapore, reflecting the company's ongoing expansion in a key global maritime fuel hub.
Markets
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.
Markets
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.
Shipping
MARAD activates Empire State VII for classified national security mission
The U.S. Maritime Administration is deploying the Empire State VII for a classified mission, citing a lack of other suitable vessels to meet urgent military requirements.
Container Shipping
South Korea launches Arctic container trial voyage
The PanStar Acro has commenced a trial voyage via the Northern Sea Route, carrying 737 TEUs as South Korea evaluates the commercial feasibility of Arctic container services.
Markets
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.
Tankers
Shipping faces logistical gridlock amid Hormuz and Rhine constraints
Geopolitical tensions and record-low Rhine water levels are disrupting global shipping, with transit volumes falling and inland barge distribution facing a near-total standstill.
Markets
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.
Markets
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.
Markets
Alkagesta report highlights global bunker market supply pressures
Alkagesta’s August market analysis examines how stalled diplomatic efforts and record-low Rhine water levels are impacting global fuel availability and pricing.
Markets
Nyrstar completes first shipment of Australian Antimony metal
Nyrstar, a Trafigura-owned company, has initiated the first shipment of Australian-produced Antimony metal from its Port Pirie facility, marking a key milestone in domestic critical mineral supply chain development.
Ports & Terminals
Trafigura and EGC begin mineral shipments via Lobito Atlantic Railway
Trafigura and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt have launched their first copper and cobalt shipments via the Lobito Atlantic Railway, aiming to shorten transit times from the DRC to global markets.
Tankers
Trafigura completes first crude export via new Derivación pipeline
Trafigura has successfully completed its first crude oil export using the newly inaugurated Derivación pipeline in Argentina, a project designed to enhance logistical capacity from the Neuquén Basin.
Ports & Terminals
Singapore terminal operator commissions automated berth expansion, adding capacity for ultra-large boxships
The new berths are equipped with automated yard cranes and are designed to handle vessels of more than 20,000 TEU.
Ports & Terminals
West African port authority signs 30-year concession for new dry bulk export terminal
The terminal is designed to handle bauxite and other mineral exports with a planned capacity of several million tonnes per year.
Ports & Terminals
Brazilian grain terminal completes berth deepening to accommodate fully laden Kamsarmaxes
The dredging programme allows deeper draught loading and is expected to improve vessel utilisation on Far East routes.