Freight & Tankers
Tanker fleet expansion threatens record freight rates and vessel values
CERA forecasts 22.6% tanker capacity growth over four years, testing the support from disrupted trade and longer voyages.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
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Trading Houses
Alkagesta joins commodity finance discussions at TFG Geneva 2026
The company’s finance team attended a conference covering liquidity, inventory funding and financing for lower-carbon supply chains.
Newsdesk1 min readPress release
Freight & Tankers
Tanker orders span VLCCs, LR2s and chemical carriers
Reported contracts at Chinese and Saudi yards were accompanied by second-hand tanker sales across several size classes.
Newsdesk1 min readAggregated
Trading Houses
Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol purchase in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel deal includes eight bunkering vessels and a long-term storage lease at the Altıntel terminal in Gebze.
Newsdesk1 min readPress release
Freight & Tankers
Tubarão export gains reshape Brazil’s Capesize freight outlook
Contrasting shipment trends and vessel requirements at Brazil’s iron ore terminals complicate the outlook for spot Capesize demand.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Crude Markets
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Crude Markets
Gulf shipping risks underpin oil prices despite export recovery
Higher freight costs, depleted supply buffers and fears of renewed fighting are sustaining the oil market’s war premium, according to OilPrice.com.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Crude Markets
Brent rises above $115 as Saudi attacks revive supply concerns
Reports of attacks near Ras Tanura and a fall in US crude stocks supported prices, although major refinery disruption remained unverified.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Refined Products
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Refined Products
Los Angeles and Long Beach favour LNG and methanol for marine fuel transition
A joint assessment forecasts demand through 2030 and recommends phased bunkering investment using existing infrastructure.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Refined Products
Russian diesel licence faces supply shortages and tanker restrictions
Gibson says limited Russian export availability and continuing sanctions could blunt the impact of a US diesel licence.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Rhine disruption and low stocks tighten European gasoil supply
Alkagesta says restricted inland deliveries and depleted inventories are supporting physical gasoil premiums despite refiners’ efforts to increase output.
Newsdesk23 October 2026Press release
Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol acquisition in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel distributor brings eight vessels as Alkagesta expands from fuel trading into direct distribution to end-users.
Newsdesk22 October 2026Press release
Freight & Tankers
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Freight & Tankers
Tanker fleet expansion threatens record freight rates and vessel values
CERA forecasts 22.6% tanker capacity growth over four years, testing the support from disrupted trade and longer voyages.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Freight & Tankers
Tanker orders span VLCCs, LR2s and chemical carriers
Reported contracts at Chinese and Saudi yards were accompanied by second-hand tanker sales across several size classes.
Newsdesk1 min readAggregated
Tubarão export gains reshape Brazil’s Capesize freight outlook
Contrasting shipment trends and vessel requirements at Brazil’s iron ore terminals complicate the outlook for spot Capesize demand.
Newsdesk4 November 2026Aggregated
Bangladesh leads firmer ship recycling market as vessel supply stays tight
Buyer competition supported Bangladesh recycling prices, while other major destinations faced limited vessel supply and uneven steel demand.
Newsdesk4 November 2026Aggregated
Policy & Sanctions
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Policy & Sanctions
Rare earth metal capacity trails Western magnet expansion plans
China’s dominance of rare earth metallisation threatens to constrain new magnet factories serving electric vehicles, wind turbines and other industries.
Newsdesk2 min readAggregated
Policy & Sanctions
Off-grid solar cheapest route to power for 398 million people, report says
A World Bank and GOGLA report estimates $11.4 billion is needed in 2027-2030 to expand reliable off-grid electricity access.
Newsdesk1 min readAggregated
Latvia ranks among top five routes for Russian grain shipments
Russian grain exports are shifting towards Baltic ports as Latvia considers restrictions on transit through its territory.
Newsdesk25 October 2026Aggregated
US seafood strategy targets fleet renewal and tighter import oversight
The administration plans to support fishing vessels, waterfront infrastructure and domestic seafood sales through existing programmes rather than new federal spending.
Newsdesk23 October 2026Aggregated
Trading Houses
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Trading Houses
Alkagesta joins commodity finance discussions at TFG Geneva 2026
The company’s finance team attended a conference covering liquidity, inventory funding and financing for lower-carbon supply chains.
Newsdesk1 min readPress release
Trading Houses
Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol purchase in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel deal includes eight bunkering vessels and a long-term storage lease at the Altıntel terminal in Gebze.
Newsdesk1 min readPress release
Alkagesta links Zhoushan conference visit to China trading development
The company highlighted marine fuel sourcing and biofuels trading as areas of relevance to its participation in IPEC 2026.
Newsdesk30 October 2026Press release
Alkagesta links Singapore student outreach to marine fuels business growth
The company discussed careers in trading, operations and finance with Singapore Management University students as it highlighted local recruitment needs.
Newsdesk30 October 2026Press release
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Alkagesta joins commodity finance discussions at TFG Geneva 2026
The company’s finance team attended a conference covering liquidity, inventory funding and financing for lower-carbon supply chains.
Newsdesk6 November 2026Press release
Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol purchase in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel deal includes eight bunkering vessels and a long-term storage lease at the Altıntel terminal in Gebze.
Newsdesk5 November 2026Press release
Alkagesta links Zhoushan conference visit to China trading development
The company highlighted marine fuel sourcing and biofuels trading as areas of relevance to its participation in IPEC 2026.
Newsdesk30 October 2026Press release
Alkagesta links Singapore student outreach to marine fuels business growth
The company discussed careers in trading, operations and finance with Singapore Management University students as it highlighted local recruitment needs.
Newsdesk30 October 2026Press release
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