Alkagesta Hosts the Chairman of the Malta Maritime Forum for Strategic Discussions
Sliema, Malta, 27 November 2025
On 27 November 2025, Alkagesta welcomed the Mr. Godwin Xerri, Chairman of the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) to our Sliema office. Mr. Xerri met with our CEO, Mr Orkhan Rustamov, and Malta Operations Manager, Mr Darren Lee Axisa.
During the meeting, we provided an overview of Alkagesta’s activities in Malta and across our network of 17 offices and representations worldwide. The discussion focused on Alkagesta’s contribution to Malta’s maritime and energy ecosystem through compliant fuel supply, storage, and transshipment operations — strengthening Malta’s position as a connected and reliable Mediterranean hub.
A central part of the exchange explored Malta’s national objective to expand the availability of cleaner marine fuels. Alkagesta’s operational expertise and international reach were highlighted as potential contributors to this strategic priority. The conversation also covered future workforce needs, with Alkagesta’s continued expansion expected to create highly skilled roles in operations, logistics, trade finance, derivatives, risk analysis, financial control, compliance, legal services, and technical maritime support.
These developments support Malta’s long-term ambition to strengthen its talent base and enhance competitiveness within the maritime sector.
We thank Mr. Godwin Xerri for the visit and for the constructive and forward-looking exchange, and we look forward to continued collaboration on initiatives that support the growth of Malta’s maritime and energy landscape.
About Malta Maritime Forum
Set up in October 2015, the Malta Maritime Forum is a non-governmental organisation that serves as a common platform for those Malta-based entities who are involved in the maritime, logistical and transport sector in Malta.
To date, the Malta Maritime Forum has to-date managed to secure a very wide spectrum of members to its initiatives including: Ship Repair, Terminal Operators, Oil & Energy Facilities, Ship Owners & Operators, Shipping Agencies, Marine Surveyors, Classification Societies, Educational Institutions, Federation for Aquaculture, Small Business Representation, Short Sea Promotion Centre, Maritime Lawyers, Stevedores, Ship Management Companies, Naval Architects, Maritime Pilots, Bunker Suppliers, Towage Operators, Cruise Port Operators, Oilfield Services, Hauliers, Maritime Consultants, Freight Forwarders, others. Membership to the Forum is classified in three categories: Corporate – Associate – Individual.
MMF facilitates communication between the various sectors as well as with Government, to assist and promote the development of this industry in general. The Malta Maritime Forum is a member of the European Network of Maritime Clusters.
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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