Expanding Partnerships in West Africa: Alkagesta Delegation Visits Togo
As part of the continued development of Alkagesta’s presence in West Africa, a focused business visit was carried out to Lomé, further strengthening the Group’s engagement in Togo. The visit reflects the broader international footprint of Alkagesta, with operations spanning Alkagesta Malta, Alkagesta Geneva, Alkagesta Dubai, Alkagesta Singapore, Alkagesta UK, Alkagesta Romania, and Alkagesta Turkiye.
The delegation — including Alkagesta Board Member Pierre Gay, Alkagesta CEO Orkhan Rustamov, Alkavex CEO Jean-Pierre Artigala, Alkavex CFO Sylvain Artigala, and Alkavex Deputy CEO Nijat Osmanli — emphasized the growing strategic relevance of the Togolese market in steel and petroleum trading and energy supply. As highlighted in recent Alkagesta News communications, the Group continues to expand its international trading activities while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards.
The program included meetings with local steel mills and traders, industrial operators, and logistics partners, focusing on supply chain efficiency, product availability, storage capacity, and long-term cooperation frameworks. With a GDP of approximately USD 9–10 billion and steady annual growth of around 5–6% (see World Bank Data – Togo), Togo’s expanding infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors present strong opportunities for reliable, long-term supply partnerships in both steel and petroleum products.
Discussions highlighted opportunities to support infrastructure and construction demand through tailored steel solutions, while also exploring avenues to contribute to the local energy market through competitive petroleum sourcing and distribution strategies aligned with regional demand.
With steady economic development and increasing industrial activity, Lomé Port continues to reinforce its role as a dynamic commercial and logistics hub in West Africa. Alkavex remains committed to building strong, on-the-ground partnerships based on reliability, trust, operational excellence, and sustainable long-term growth across both the steel and petroleum sectors in the region.
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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