Every published story across commodities, energy, oil, fuel oil, shipping and logistics, in chronological order.
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
Marine Fuel4 min read
Higher arrivals of blending components into the Singapore hub have supported marine fuel availability, with suppliers reporting shorter lead times on standard VLSFO stems.
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
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
Terminals4 min read
A storage operator in Fujairah has commissioned additional blending capacity aimed at marine fuel customers, extending the hub's role in residual product handling.
Source: Terminal operator statement
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
Fuel Oil Shipping5 min read
Extended voyage distances on fuel oil trades have supported product tanker utilisation, with owners reporting steadier employment across medium range tonnage.
Source: The Maritime Executive
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
