Automated Editorial Desk
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55 published articles
Freight2 min read
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.
Source: Container News
Commodity Trading2 min read
Alkagesta has gained wide media attention after posting record first-half 2026 revenue and a 53 percent surge in trading volumes.
Source: Alkagesta
Renewable Energy2 min read
Alkagesta has joined the Argus Open Markets platform for biodiesel, HVO, and UCO to expand its footprint in international renewable fuels trading.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets4 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Fuel Oil Trading3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Commodity Trading3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Energy Trading3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets4 min read
A combination of stalled diplomacy in the Middle East and a logistical crisis on the Rhine has created significant disruptions in global fuel oil markets, driving inventory builds in coastal hubs while tightening inland supply.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products3 min read
Energy trading firm Alkagesta has secured approval to participate in the Platts physical Market on Close (MOC) assessment process for EMEA naphtha, reinforcing its role in regional price discovery.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Trading3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets2 min read
Orkhan Rustamov, CEO of Alkagesta, argues that the historical stability of the global oil market has been permanently compromised by recent regional conflicts and supply chain disruptions.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets3 min read
Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov warns that the energy sector must adapt to a permanent state of volatility, citing recent infrastructure vulnerabilities and the strategic shift toward bypass pipelines in the Middle East.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets3 min read
A combination of critical logistical failures on the Rhine and the lowest ARA inventory levels in nearly four years has pushed the European gasoil market into a period of acute physical scarcity and price volatility.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products4 min read
A new market report from Alkagesta highlights the widening gap between struggling petrochemical margins and a robust gasoline blending market, as global naphtha traders navigate supply disruptions and shifting regional capacities.
Source: Alkagesta
Logistics3 min read
Trading in Ukraine has shifted from a price-driven market to one defined by logistical resilience and execution reliability, according to a recent analysis by Alkagesta.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
Alkagesta outlines the structural adjustments defining Malta’s bunkering sector in 2026, as new emission regulations and infrastructure developments reshape Mediterranean fuel demand.
Source: Alkagesta
Petroleum Products2 min read
European gasoline markets are experiencing constrained supplies and inland transport hurdles on the Rhine amid elevated regional demand and high-octane blendstock deficits.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets3 min read
The fuel oil market is grappling with renewed geopolitical premiums and severe logistical disruptions in Europe, according to the latest market outlook from Alkagesta.
Source: Alkagesta
Energy Trading3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Bunkering4 min read
The 2026 bunker market has shifted its focus from oil prices to fuel accessibility, as geopolitical tensions test the resilience of Singapore’s supply chain and the infrastructure depth of its major trading desks.
Source: Alkagesta
Oil Markets3 min read
A massive surge in regional refinery production and a doubling of import volumes have transformed the European jet fuel market from a state of scarcity to a prompt supply surplus, according to the latest market insights from Alkagesta.
Source: Alkagesta
Commodity Trading2 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta
Shipping3 min read
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.
Source: Alkagesta