Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specialising in petroleum products, fertilisers, and biofuels, has officially joined Suissenégoce, Switzerland’s national association for international trading. The Bunker Market publication reported that this membership signifies a new phase for Alkagesta in terms of growth, responsibility, and global integration.
Suissenégoce is described as Switzerland’s primary trading association, uniting international trading companies, financial institutions, logistics providers, and service organisations. The association promotes transparency, responsible business conduct, and sustainable development, while also facilitating knowledge exchange and professional collaboration within the international trading community.
By joining, Alkagesta demonstrates its commitment to international compliance standards, ethical governance, and sustainable business practices. The company stated that becoming part of Suissenégoce is an honour and reflects its values of transparency, reliability, and sustainability, according to the source publication.
Alkagesta intends to participate actively in Suissenégoce’s industry events, educational initiatives, and specialised working groups. This engagement aims to promote best practices in sustainability, strengthen cross-sector dialogue, and deepen partnerships within Switzerland’s trading ecosystem.
Suissenégoce, headquartered in Geneva, represents over 190 member companies involved in commodity trading, shipping, trade finance, and related services. It advocates for high standards of compliance and sustainability, fostering dialogue among industry leaders, government bodies, and civil society.
Alkagesta, established in Malta in 2018, operates globally with 17 offices and representations. The company partners with 28 international banks and conducts trading activities across 42 countries, facilitating over 7 million metric tons of commodity flows annually.
