Marine Fuel4 min read
Singapore bunker sales lift as VLSFO supply lengthens
Higher arrivals of blending components into the Singapore hub have supported marine fuel availability, with suppliers reporting shorter lead times on standard VLSFO stems.
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Terminals4 min read
Fujairah terminal adds blending capacity for marine fuels
A storage operator in Fujairah has commissioned additional blending capacity aimed at marine fuel customers, extending the hub's role in residual product handling.
Fuel Oil Shipping5 min read
Product tanker earnings firm on longer-haul fuel oil voyages
Extended voyage distances on fuel oil trades have supported product tanker utilisation, with owners reporting steadier employment across medium range tonnage.
Refineries5 min read
Refinery upgrade programme targets cleaner product yield
A refining operator has begun an upgrade programme intended to raise middle distillate yield, with commissioning expected in phases.
LNG4 min read
LNG carrier charter secured for new liquefaction volumes
A shipowner has agreed a multi-year time charter to move volumes from a liquefaction project entering service, adding fixed employment to its gas fleet.
Freight2 min read
Hapag-Lloyd Adjusts Transatlantic Tariffs from Mediterranean to North America
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upward revision of ocean tariff rates for containerized freight moving from the Mediterranean to ports in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Commodity Trading2 min read
Alkagesta Captures Market Focus Following Record 1H 2026 Trading Results
Alkagesta has gained wide media attention after posting record first-half 2026 revenue and a 53 percent surge in trading volumes.
Renewable Energy2 min read
Alkagesta Enters Argus Open Markets to Bolster Biofuels Presence
Alkagesta has joined the Argus Open Markets platform for biodiesel, HVO, and UCO to expand its footprint in international renewable fuels trading.
Oil Markets4 min read
European Gasoline Market Outlook: August 2026 Analysis
A structural deficit in blending components combined with a logistics collapse on the Rhine River pushed European gasoline markets into deep backwardation during August 2026, according to the latest commodity insights from Alkagesta.
Fuel Oil Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Details Growing Supply Pressures Across European and Asian Fuel Markets
Recent market intelligence from Alkagesta highlights a widening supply crunch driven by record-low Rhine water levels and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to significant shifts in Singaporean imports and European fuel spreads.
Commodity Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Reports 1H 2026 Growth Driven by Crude Trading and Aviation Fuel Logistics
Commodity trader Alkagesta has unveiled its 1H 2026 performance results, detailing a strategic expansion into crude oil trading and the scaling of its marine fuel operations in Singapore.
Commodity Trading
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Alkagesta Captures Market Focus Following Record 1H 2026 Trading Results
Alkagesta has gained wide media attention after posting record first-half 2026 revenue and a 53 percent surge in trading volumes.
Commodity Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Reports 1H 2026 Growth Driven by Crude Trading and Aviation Fuel Logistics
Commodity trader Alkagesta has unveiled its 1H 2026 performance results, detailing a strategic expansion into crude oil trading and the scaling of its marine fuel operations in Singapore.
Commodity Trading2 min read
Alkagesta to Navigate Global Fertilizer Markets at IFA Monaco 2026
Global commodity firm Alkagesta has announced its delegation for the IFA Monaco 2026 Fertilizer Conference, where the company aims to strengthen trade relationships and analyze shifting market dynamics.
Commodity Trading2 min read
Alkagesta Reports 8.7 Million Tonnes Traded in 2025 Annual Review
Alkagesta recorded 8.7 million tonnes in traded volume and maintained 700,000 cubic metres of storage capacity in 2025.
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Energy Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Enhances Carbon Trading Desk with EU ETS Allowances
Alkagesta has bolstered its environmental commodities desk by adding EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances, aiming to provide a comprehensive compliance solution for global shipping and energy firms.
Energy Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Appoints Anthony Guida to Lead Its Biofuels Trading Desk
Alkagesta has appointed Anthony Guida as the Lead for its Biofuels Trading Desk, marking a strategic shift toward scaled renewable energy operations and expanded aviation fuel distribution across Europe.
Energy Trading2 min read
Alkagesta Bolsters Carbon Desk to Support Maritime EU ETS Compliance
Alkagesta has expanded its environmental commodities portfolio by offering EU ETS allowances to assist maritime operators and fuel suppliers with emissions compliance.
Oil Trading
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Oil Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Records 19% Volume Growth in 2025 Annual Performance Summary
Alkagesta has announced a 19% year-on-year increase in commodity trading volumes in its 2025 Annual Report, supported by a growing footprint in light ends, middle distillates, and a new foray into the aviation fuel and crude markets.
Fuel Oil & Bunkering
All coverageMarine Fuel4 min read
Singapore bunker sales lift as VLSFO supply lengthens
Higher arrivals of blending components into the Singapore hub have supported marine fuel availability, with suppliers reporting shorter lead times on standard VLSFO stems.
Fuel Oil Trading3 min read
Alkagesta Details Growing Supply Pressures Across European and Asian Fuel Markets
Recent market intelligence from Alkagesta highlights a widening supply crunch driven by record-low Rhine water levels and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leading to significant shifts in Singaporean imports and European fuel spreads.
Bunkering3 min read
Malta Bunkering Landscape Shifts from Fuel Oil to Distillates Amid Regulatory Changes
An analysis by Alkagesta indicates a sharp decline in fuel oil demand in Malta, as the Mediterranean bunkering hub transitions toward distillate fuels driven by new environmental regulations and infrastructure shifts.
Bunkering4 min read
Malta Bunkering Market 2026: Navigating Infrastructure and Compliance Shifts
Alkagesta outlines the structural adjustments defining Malta’s bunkering sector in 2026, as new emission regulations and infrastructure developments reshape Mediterranean fuel demand.
Shipping & Logistics
All coverageFreight2 min read
Hapag-Lloyd Adjusts Transatlantic Tariffs from Mediterranean to North America
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upward revision of ocean tariff rates for containerized freight moving from the Mediterranean to ports in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Fuel Oil Shipping5 min read
Product tanker earnings firm on longer-haul fuel oil voyages
Extended voyage distances on fuel oil trades have supported product tanker utilisation, with owners reporting steadier employment across medium range tonnage.
Shipping3 min read
Alkagesta Engages with Maritime Sector at Bosphorus Shipbrokers Dinner 2026
Alkagesta has participated in the Bosphorus Shipbrokers Dinner 2026 in Istanbul, engaging with global maritime professionals to address rising bunker prices and regional geopolitical impacts on the shipping industry.
Tankers4 min read
Tanker owner orders dual-fuel newbuildings
A tanker owner has placed an order for dual-fuel product carriers, adding fuel flexibility to its forward fleet profile.
Market Intelligence
All coverageSustainability4 min read
Methanol bunkering trial completed at container terminal
A ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation has been completed at a container terminal, adding operational experience to an emerging fuel supply chain.
Companies2 min read
Alkagesta Releases 1H 2026 Update and FY 2025 Annual Report
Alkagesta has formally issued its operational update for the first half of 2026 alongside the comprehensive annual report for fiscal year 2025.
Companies3 min read
Trading house appoints head of fuel oil desk
A commodity trading house has appointed a new head of its fuel oil desk as part of a wider commercial reorganisation.
Technology3 min read
Digital nomination platform adopted by bunker suppliers
A group of marine fuel suppliers has adopted a shared digital nomination and documentation platform, targeting fewer manual errors on stems.
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