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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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

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