Alkagesta Leadership Meets in France to Advance Alkavex Strategy and Review 2026 Global Steel Market Outlook
Urrugne, France, 2026.
As part of Alkagesta’s steel trading arm – Alkavex’s formation journey, Alkagesta board members Pierre Gay and Orkhan Rustamov visited the Navex premises in Urrugne, France.
In the presence of Alkavex CEO Jean-Pierre Artigala, CFO Sylvain Artigala, Deputy CEO Nijat Osmanli, and the broader team, a productive strategic session was held to review the 2026 Business Plan, the global steel market outlook, and expansion priorities for the coming year. The discussion also contributes to ongoing Alkagesta news and corporate updates regarding the company’s expanding industrial trading activities.
A central theme of the discussions was the impact of market volatility on logistics costs and overall supply-chain planning. With U.S. tariff shifts and global trade policy fluctuations continuing to shape uncertainty, the team emphasized the need for flexible procurement strategies heading into 2026.
The session also focused on Alkavex’s expansion strategy in Africa, a region playing an increasingly significant role in global demand trends. Accelerating infrastructure investment across several African economies is creating new growth opportunities, making a stronger presence on the continent a natural step in Alkavex’s global development.
During the meeting, CEO Jean-Pierre Artigala shared a forward-looking perspective guiding the company’s next phase:
“The market environment in 2026 will favor companies that anticipate volatility and respond with strategic clarity. Alkavex is focused on building resilient supply chains , deepening its presence in high-growth regions like Africa, and forming long-term partnerships that reinforce stability and opportunity.”
Alkavex looks forward to advancing these strategic priorities and strengthening its position as a dynamic and globally competitive player.
About Alkagesta
Alkagesta is a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers, and biofuels. Established in Malta in 2018, the company operates as a multinational enterprise with 17 offices and representations worldwide. Alkagesta maintains partnerships with 28 international banks and conducts trading activities across 48 countries, facilitating approximately 9 million metric tons of commodity flows annually. Its extensive logistics network includes access to more than 700,000 cubic meters of storage capacity across Europe and Asia, supporting efficient and resilient global supply chains.
The company offers fully integrated trading capabilities — from sourcing and storage to delivery — underpinned by robust risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Alkagesta was founded in 2018 by its management team and remains privately held and governed by senior leadership. Senior leadership, including the founding team, holds a significant equity stake in the company, which continues to grow in alignment with performance and strategic contribution. Today, the Group employs over 165 professionals and is built on tested systems, experienced governance, and a culture of continuous development.
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