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.
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News
The latest developments moving dry bulk, tanker and container shipping, updated through the day.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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