Ship & Bunker – Alkagesta Featured for Joining IBIA as a Corporate Member

Alkagesta is pleased to share that our recent membership with the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has been highlighted by Ship & Bunker, one of the leading global platforms covering the marine fuels and bunkering markets.

The feature underscores Alkagesta’s commitment to the marine energy sector and its strategic expansion across key markets. The article notes that Alkagesta has already launched the supply of 0.1% ULSFO across the Central and Eastern Mediterranean in line with IMO 2025 regulations, has opened a dedicated biofuels trading desk in Geneva, and has secured strategic storage capacities at the Horizon Terminal in Singapore.

Ship & Bunker also highlighted insights from Mithat Ciftcioglu, Marine Distribution Director at Alkagesta, who emphasized the importance of this step for the company’s broader marine-energy ambitions:
“IBIA is more than a membership — it’s a platform for shaping the future of marine energy.”

Alkagesta looks forward to contributing to IBIA’s global dialogue, engaging with industry peers, and supporting the advancement of responsible, efficient, and future-oriented marine fuel practices.

Read the full feature on: Ship&Bunker

About Alkagesta

Alkagesta is a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum 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 42 countries, facilitating over 7 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.

In addition to its core activities, Alkagesta selectively engages in spot trading of petrochemicals, agricultural commodities, and metals. 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, already holds a significant equity stake in the company, which continues to grow in alignment with performance and strategic contribution. Today, the Group employs over 150 professionals and is built on tested systems, experienced governance, and a culture of continuous development. This evolving ownership structure reflects Alkagesta’s founding principles—ensuring long-term alignment, operational discipline, and institutional resilience.

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