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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Malta to Singapore: How Alkagesta Closed the Loop

Alkagesta completed a hub network stretching from Europe through the Middle East to Asia when it opened its Singapore office in 2025.

14 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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Shipping Regulation

Alkagesta Awarded EcoVadis Committed Badge for Sustainability Performance

The Malta-based commodity trading house has earned EcoVadis' Committed Badge, the rating platform's recognition of responsible and sustainable business practice.

28 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Shipping Regulation

How a Network of "Antikor" Sites Disseminates Defamatory News

A cluster of offshore-registered domains republishes identical defamatory stories across dozens of near-identical outlets, using duplication, rapid replacement and TLD proliferation to survive takedowns.

21 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Supply Chain

Alkagesta joins Argus fertilizer conference in Istanbul as Caspian and Black Sea trade flows shift

The commodity trader sent its fertilizer desk to the Argus Caspian, Black Sea and Eastern European Markets conference, where CBAM, Turkish hub growth and Central Asian export volumes dominated two days of discussion.

18 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Shipping Regulation

Alkagesta files defamation case in Malta against the Maltese Herald

The Malta-based commodity trading group has asked the Court of Magistrates to rule on what it calls a year of false and damaging reporting, saying it still prefers an apology and a retraction to a courtroom.

18 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Freight Rates

Alkagesta CEO: shipping must act against spiralling freight and transit costs

Writing for The Motorship, Alkagesta chief executive Orkhan Rustamov argues that record Panama Canal fees, Black Sea tanker rates and Trans-Rhine freight costs are a call to action, not an excuse — and that traders and shipowners must plan together for resilience.

17 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Shipping Regulation

Alkagesta Adds EU ETS Allowances to Its Carbon Trading Desk

The Malta-based commodity trader has extended its carbon offering to EU Emissions Trading System allowances, bringing allowances, CORSIA-eligible SAF, biofuels and physical fuel supply under a single desk.

16 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Joins SUISSENÉGOCE's 20th Anniversary Celebration in Geneva

Malta-headquartered commodity trader Alkagesta joined SUISSENÉGOCE's 20th anniversary celebration at Circus Knie in Geneva, represented by CEO Orkhan Rustamov and CFO Orkhan Zeynalli.

7 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Reports Strong Marine Fuels Growth and Crude Trading Expansion

Alkagesta's 1H 2026 performance update highlighted significant scaling in Singapore marine fuels distribution and the successful execution of initial crude oil cargoes, contributing to energy security.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Chokepoint Pressures Impact Global Fuel Availability and Bunker Markets

A recent market insight highlighted dual logistical pressures, including a diplomatic stalemate and record-low river levels, affecting fuel availability in key global bunker hubs.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Product Tankers

European Gasoline Market Faces Tightness Amid Rhine Logistics Crisis

The European physical gasoline market experienced significant prompt tightness and backwardation in August 2026, driven by a structural deficit of high-octane blending components and severe logistical bottlenecks on the Rhine River.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Joins Argus Open Markets for European Biofuels

Alkagesta has gained access to the Argus Open Markets window for European Biodiesel, HVO, and Used Cooking Oil, enhancing its role in sustainable fuels market price assessment.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Tanker Shipping

Alkagesta Reports Record H1 2026 Results with Increased Trading Volumes

Alkagesta's first-half 2026 results show record revenue and a significant increase in trading volumes, with key developments in aviation fuel, crude oil transactions, and expanded storage capacity.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

GTT Marine Launches BOQA for Proactive Maritime Safety

GTT Marine, a division of the GTT Group, has announced the commercial availability of Bridge Operations Quality Assurance (BOQA), a new capability designed to enhance maritime safety.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Deltamarin Enhances Ship Concept Design with Hydrodynamic Optimization

Deltamarin has significantly improved its ship concept design capabilities by incorporating advanced hydrodynamic optimization techniques, allowing for broader exploration of hull shapes.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Global Newbuilding Orders Double Amid Surging Prices

Global newbuilding orders have reportedly more than doubled compared to the previous year, leading to increased optimism for the shipbuilding industry's profitability.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Manta Marine Technologies to Deliver Foreship's Air Lubrication System

Manta Marine Technologies and Foreship by RINA have signed an agreement to enhance the provision of air lubrication technology to the maritime sector.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Korea Advances Green Shipping Corridor Act with Draft Enforcement

The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has prepared draft enforcement measures for its Green Shipping Corridor Act, initiating a public consultation period.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Marcura Introduces New Procure-to-Pay Solution for Maritime Industry

Marcura has launched a new end-to-end Procure-to-Pay solution designed to streamline procurement, invoice processing, financial controls, and payments for maritime professionals.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

MOL Consolidates Six Ship Management Companies into Single Entity

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has finalized the integration of six of its ship management companies, centralizing the oversight of more than 200 vessels under a new Singapore-based entity.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Biofuel Blending May Affect Mass Flow Meter Validation Range

A recent study indicates that blending FAME-based biofuels with residual marine fuels like VLSFO and HSFO could cause fuel viscosity to fall outside the validated operating range of mass flow meters.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Shipping Regulation

New ESG Guidance Aims to Boost Maritime Commercial Advantage

Lloyd's Register has issued new guidance to help maritime organizations integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their business strategies, fleet investments, and operational performance.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Ethanol-Capable Engine for VLOC Completes R&D Testing in Korea

An ethanol-capable engine designed for a Very Large Ore Carrier has successfully completed its research and development testing at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Iron Ore, Coal & Grain

Texas Grain Theft Investigation Expands to Over 200 Loads

A single complaint initiated a statewide investigation into grain theft across Texas, with authorities now examining more than 200 loads from various facilities.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A large container ship at sea, possibly an LNG dual-fuel vessel.

Newbuildings & Fleet

Yang Ming Orders Six LNG Dual-Fuel Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean

Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has announced a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean for six 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A large passenger ferry, the AF MIA, sailing on the water.

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Adria Ferries Reports Fuel Savings with Propspeed Coatings

Adria Ferries observed a reduction in fuel consumption on its passenger ferry AF MIA after applying Propspeed coatings to the vessel's propeller blades, according to a report.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A cargo ship navigating an inland waterway, possibly with electric propulsion.

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Investment to Explore Inland Electrification

WK NatPower and Jiangsu Port Group Investment Management Co. have signed an MoU to investigate marine electrification and green maritime solutions, focusing on China's extensive inland waterway network.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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LNG & LPG Carriers

Qatar and UAE Employ Rare LNG Ship Transfers Amid Hormuz Crisis

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly used unusual ship-to-ship transfers for LNG cargoes outside the Strait of Hormuz, a measure taken as the crisis in the region continues to affect shipping.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Container Shipping

EuroHoldings Secures Containership Charters for Tanker Expansion

EuroHoldings has reportedly secured new period deals for its two feeder containerships, generating significant expected EBITDA to support its strategic entry into the product tanker sector.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Container Shipping

Cosco Shipping Holdings Reports Q2 Revenue and Profit Growth

Cosco Shipping Holdings announced a significant rebound in its second-quarter financial performance, with revenue and profit attributable to equity holders showing year-on-year increases, according to The Loadstar.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Container ships at a congested port terminal in Asia

Container Shipping

Global Container Schedule Reliability Drops Sharply in July

Global container shipping schedule reliability experienced its most significant monthly decline in over five years during July, primarily due to increasing congestion at key Asian ports.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Singapore Nears 250,000 mt of Monthly Bunker Volumes in First Year

Alkagesta Asia Pte reached monthly marine fuel volumes of 200,000-250,000 mt within twelve months of opening, as group trading volumes climbed above 8.7 million mt in 2025.

2 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Singapore achieves 200,000 metric tonne monthly bunker volumes

Alkagesta Asia, established in late 2024, has reached monthly bunker volumes of 200,000 metric tonnes in Singapore, supported by a $1.2 billion liquidity platform and strategic infrastructure control.

3 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta reports sustained growth in Singapore bunkering operations

Global trader Alkagesta has indicated that its Singapore office, established in 2025, is experiencing continued growth, coinciding with the Singapore bunker market reaching a new record volume.

20 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) being loaded into an aircraft

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Achieves ISCC CORSIA Certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Alkagesta has secured ISCC CORSIA certification, enabling the company to trade and supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that meets international aviation sustainability requirements, as reported by Ccarbon Info.

14 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) being loaded onto an aircraft

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta obtains ISCC CORSIA certification for SAF supply

Alkagesta has achieved ISCC CORSIA certification, enabling the company to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that meets international emissions compliance requirements for airlines, according to Malta Today.

8 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being supplied to an aircraft

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta receives ISCC CORSIA certification for SAF supply

Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has been granted ISCC CORSIA certification, allowing it to trade and supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets CORSIA eligibility criteria.

8 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta reviews 2025 performance, expands into biofuels and metals

Malta-headquartered commodity trading house Alkagesta held its 2025 Group Town Hall, reviewing a year of growth and strategic diversification, including the launch of a dedicated Biofuels Desk and entry into the metals market.

18 Dec 2025 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta strengthens European biofuels value chain presence

Alkagesta is reportedly expanding its influence across the European biofuels market, engaging with various participants from waste collectors to end-users of refined bioproducts such as FAME and HVO.

18 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Mithat Ciftcioglu, marine distribution director at Alkagesta

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta joins IBIA as corporate member

Malta-based commodity trading and bunker firm Alkagesta has become a corporate member of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), according to the source publication.

13 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

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Iron Ore, Coal & Grain

Alkagesta enters metals trading with Alkanavex joint venture

Alkagesta has established Alkanavex, a Malta-based joint venture with French steel trader Navex SAS, marking its entry into metals trading and reinforcing its position in the global industrial materials supply chain.

12 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta and Navex form Alkanavex joint venture for metals trading

Alkagesta has announced the establishment of Alkanavex, a Malta-based joint venture with French steel trader Navex SAS, marking Alkagesta's entry into metals trading with an initial focus on steel.

12 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta expands Asian presence with Singapore management centre

Alkagesta, a commodity trading company established in 2018, has expanded its global operations by opening a management centre in Singapore, complementing its European foothold in Malta, according to Inquirer.net.

10 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta launches new biofuels trading desk in Geneva

Alkagesta has established a new biofuels trading desk in Geneva, aiming to strengthen its European presence and contribute to the global energy transition, leveraging Geneva's role as a commodities trading hub.

5 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta joins Swiss trading association Suissenégoce

Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specialising in petroleum products, fertilisers, and biofuels, has become an official member of Suissenégoce, Switzerland's leading trading association.

4 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta expands into biofuels and fertilisers with Geneva office

International trading firm Alkagesta has opened a new biofuels trading office in Geneva, aligning with a broader strategy to diversify its portfolio beyond petroleum products into new energy and agricultural markets.

4 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta joins Suissenégoce, Switzerland's leading trade association

Global commodity trading house Alkagesta has become a member of Suissenégoce, the national association representing Switzerland’s international trading sector, according to the Bunker Market publication.

3 Nov 2025 · 2 min read

Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta expands to Singapore, strengthening Asia-Europe commodity trade

Alkagesta LTD Malta has established Alkagesta Asia Pte Ltd in Singapore, aiming to enhance structured commodity trading between Europe and Asia through a focus on compliance, transparency, and sustainability, according to OneIndia.

31 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta secures new $15 million credit facility

Malta-based commodity trading firm Alkagesta has established a new revolving inventory credit facility worth $15 million, bringing its total credit facilities to over $1 billion, according to Ship & Bunker.

27 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta considers ULSFO and biofuel supply in Spain

Marine fuels firm Alkagesta is reportedly evaluating plans to expand its Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (ULSFO) and B24 biofuel blend supply operations into Spain, in response to the Mediterranean Emission Control Area.

24 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Waste-based biofeedstocks for renewable fuel production

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

London investors back waste-based biofeedstocks for renewable fuel

London investors are reportedly supporting waste-based biofeedstocks, which are emerging as a new commodity frontier for the production of renewable fuel, according to London Loves Business.

20 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta expands biofuel trading operations in Geneva

Alkagesta, an international trading company, has established a dedicated biofuel office in Geneva, aiming to contribute to Europe's energy transition and leverage the city's established commodity trading expertise.

17 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Used cooking oil being processed into biofuel

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta converts used cooking oil into green assets for biofuel market

Alkagesta, a London-based firm, is transforming used cooking oil into investable green assets, integrating commodity trading, logistics, and structured finance to support the UK's renewable fuel policy and the global circular economy.

17 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta establishes Singapore hub for APAC commodity trade

Maltese commodity trading house Alkagesta has announced the establishment of an operations hub in Singapore, aiming to expand its presence across the Asia-Pacific region and leverage the city-state's strategic position.

15 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta establishes Singapore hub for Asia-Pacific expansion

Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has opened a new hub in Singapore, marking a strategic move to reinforce its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and extend its operational principles.

15 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Biodiesel production facility or biofuel storage tanks

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta expands into Romanian biodiesel market

Alkagesta, a Malta-based trading company, has expanded its operations in Romania to include sustainable biodiesel trade, aiming to support the country's role in Europe's energy transition, Capital.ro reported.

14 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

A ship at a port terminal, symbolising maritime trade and fuel logistics.

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta expands into Romanian sustainable biodiesel market

Alkagesta, an international company, has announced its expansion into Romania's sustainable biodiesel market, positioning the country as a growing regional hub for renewable energy trade and aligning with broader European energy transition goals.

13 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta launches new biofuels trading desk in Geneva

Alkagesta has announced the establishment of a new biofuels trading desk in Geneva, aiming to strengthen its European presence and commitment to the global energy transition, according to PR Newswire.

7 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

A cargo ship being loaded with commodities at a port terminal, representing global trade and logistics.

Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta positions Malta as commodity finance hub

Alkagesta, a commodity trading house established in 2018, has grown to partner with 28 global banks and operates across 42 countries, channelling capital and trade flows through Malta, according to MaltaInvest.mt.

2 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

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Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta transforms Malta into global energy and commodity trading hub

Alkagesta's CEO, Orkhan Rustamov, states that the company has elevated Malta's role from a regional bunkering stop to a significant global hub for energy and commodity trading, according to MaltaCEOs.

26 Sept 2025 · 2 min read

Aerial view of a port with storage tanks and ships, symbolising a commodity trading hub

Bunkers & Marine Fuel

Alkagesta Transforms Malta into Global Commodity Trading Hub

Maltese-born company Alkagesta has reportedly transformed Malta from a Mediterranean refuelling stop into a global commodity trading centre within eight years, redefining the island's position in the world energy market, according to Malta Today.

15 Sept 2025 · 2 min read

A cargo ship being loaded with commodities at a port, symbolising global trade.

Maritime Logistics

Alkagesta expands global operations, trading 7.2 million tonnes by 2024

Malta-based commodity trading house Alkagesta has expanded its global presence to 42 countries, increasing its traded volume from 137,000 metric tons in 2018 to over 7.2 million tons by 2024, according to the Malta Independent.

14 Sept 2025 · 2 min read