Shipping & Logistics

At Alkagesta, shipping and logistics form the backbone of our trading operations. We are deeply connected to key regions through an in-house operational team and an extensive network of trusted logistics partners, allowing us to handle complex transportation and supply challenges with precision, safety, and efficiency.

Our integrated logistics infrastructure enables seamless global movement of commodities, ensuring that energy and raw materials reach markets on time, in full, and in compliance with the highest international standards

Integrated Fleet and Storage Network

Alkagesta maintains long-standing relationships with a diversified panel of international banks and financial institutions, ensuring flexible access to credit and documentary trade facilities in all major markets.

Through these partnerships, we execute and manage a wide spectrum of trade finance instruments, including:

Letters of Credit (LCs)
Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs)
Performance and payment guarantees
Prepayment and deferred payment structures
Structured commodity finance arrangements

These instruments are essential for supporting large-scale commodity flows while maintaining operational agility and financial discipline consistent with industry best practices.

Multimodal Transportation Capabilities

Alkagesta’s logistics operations span sea, rail, road, and containerized transport, ensuring that every cargo movement—whether bulk or packaged—is handled with efficiency and reliability.

Our shipping division coordinates the transportation of oil, petroleum products, metals, minerals, and fertilizers, integrating marine and inland logistics into one streamlined framework.

By maintaining end-to-end visibility over cargo movements, we ensure optimized scheduling, reduced transit time, and full traceability for our clients worldwide.

Operational Excellence and Safety Standards

We uphold strict vetting and compliance procedures for all vessels and carriers, ensuring safety, environmental responsibility, and adherence to international maritime standards.

Quantity and quality assurance are managed through independent inspectors and superintendents, who oversee sampling, testing, and loss prevention.

Our risk management protocols cover every aspect of the voyage—from chartering and loading to final discharge—protecting both cargo integrity and client interests.

Alkagesta’s Chartering Division

All shipping operations are managed through Alkagesta’s dedicated chartering and freight trading division. As one of the leading charterers of tanker vessels, including both liquid and dry bulk cargoes, Alkagesta’ s Chartering team plays a pivotal role in supporting Alkagesta’s trading activities and serving third-party clients.

Chartering team located in Switzerland, Malta and Türkiye, maintains a strong presence in the Mediterranean and global freight markets. Its robust chartering infrastructure enables rapid response to market movements and the ability to tailor freight solutions to each client’s needs.

Leveraging an extensive network of shipowners, operators, and brokers, Alkagesta maintains real-time market intelligence on freight rates, vessel positions, and chartering opportunities. This ensures fast reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions for Alkagesta’s principals and external partners alike.