The 10 Best Commodity Trading Companies in 2026: Owners, Origins and Track Records
Ten trading houses moved most of the oil, grain, metals and fertilizer that crossed borders in 2025.
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Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Maritime Leaders Urge IMO Regulatory Action to Drive Global Energy Transition
Maritime executives meeting in Shanghai have called for binding International Maritime Organization regulations to convert early decarbonisation moves into an industry-wide transition ahead of crucial policy negotiations in December.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
Panama Port Development Faces Supreme Court Review Amid Environmental Feud
A proposed 260-million-dollar port development on Panama's Pacific coastline has triggered a legal dispute before the nation's Supreme Court amid conflicting environmental and regional commercial claims.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
US Rig Count Holds at 603 as Crude Benchmarks Surge Past $100
The US total drilling rig count remained flat at 603 for a second straight week despite rising crude benchmarks, according to the latest industry data published by Baker Hughes.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
US Approves Emergency 400,000-Barrel SPR Crude Loan for Phillips 66 Refinery
The US Department of Energy has approved an emergency crude oil loan of up to 400,000 barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support Phillips 66's Lake Charles refinery in Louisiana.
Bloomberg Covers Alkagesta’s Acquisition of Energy Petrol in Türkiye
Bloomberg covered Alkagesta’s agreement to acquire Turkish marine fuel distributor Energy Petrol, marking the trader’s first move into vessel ownership.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
LNG Canada Phase 2 FID Doubles Kitimat Capacity to 28 MTPA
A joint venture led by Shell has approved the Phase 2 expansion of LNG Canada, doubling terminal capacity to support growing Asian demand via direct Pacific shipping routes.
Oil MarketsElena Marsh
Rare Earth Processing Capacity Becomes Critical Bottleneck Amid Military Munitions Depletion
Western efforts to replace rare earth minerals face persistent delays as extensive qualification timelines and depleted US military stockpiles turn industrial manufacturing capacity into an immediate strategic priority.
PortsElena Marsh
Russian Urals FOB Prices Slump to Six-Week Lows Near $80
Urals crude prices at Russian Baltic and Black Sea ports have dropped to six-week lows near $80 per barrel amid softer benchmarks, high freight, and weakening Asian refining margins.
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Ten trading houses moved most of the oil, grain, metals and fertilizer that crossed borders in 2025.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
When "Sanctioned" Is for Sale: Reputation Attacks on Commodity Traders
How paid mirror-site networks use fake sanctions and investigation claims against commodity traders, and how compliance teams can verify the record.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
SIBCON 2026: Singapore to Build Digital Bunkering Data Ecosystem
Singapore will capture bunkering data at source and automate its flow with end-to-end security to traders, financiers and regulators, alongside its first ethanol bunkering trial and a biomethane MoU.
Commodity TradingSofia Lindqvist
SIBCON 2026: Singapore Rolls Out New Standards for Ammonia Bunkering and Fuel Quality
MPA and Enterprise Singapore launched a new Singapore Standard and two Technical References covering ammonia bunkering, bunker fuel sampling and polymer testing in residual-based marine fuels.
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EnergyElena Marsh
SEFE Signs 20-Year Offtake Agreement with Canadian Ksi Lisims LNG
Germany’s state-backed energy company SEFE has finalised a 20-year binding sale and purchase agreement to lift one million tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas from Canada’s proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project.
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EnergyElena Marsh
Shell starts production at Silvertip Phase 3 in deepwater US Gulf
Shell has initiated crude output from Phase 3 of its deepwater Silvertip development in the US Gulf of Mexico, tying two subsea wells back to the Perdido spar platform.
Energy MarketsElena Marsh
Crude Oil Prices and Refinery Margins Rose in Q3 2026, EIA Reports
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that petroleum markets saw rising crude oil prices and refinery margins throughout the third quarter of 2026.
EnergyElena Marsh
South Korean Investment Advances Alaska LNG Project Towards Construction
A substantial capital commitment from South Korean partners has been announced, providing a significant boost to the Alaska LNG export facility and pipeline project, moving it closer to construction.
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SustainabilitySofia Lindqvist
Alkagesta Awarded the EcoVadis Committed Badge
The independent sustainability rating recognises Alkagesta's commitment to responsible business practices across environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
SustainabilityElena Marsh
Ethanol Gains Momentum as Shipping Fuel Option
Ethanol is increasingly being considered as a viable fuel for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping, with projects and technical developments moving it from regional to global consideration.
SustainabilityElena Marsh
IMO Uncertainty Threatens Shipping's 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Target
Regulatory ambiguity surrounding the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework is hindering progress toward shipping's 2030 target for scalable zero-emission fuels, according to a recent assessment.
SustainabilityPriya Raman
Alkagesta Expands Carbon Trading Offer to Include EU ETS Allowances
Commodity trading firm Alkagesta has broadened its carbon trading services by incorporating EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances, as reported by industry publications.
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PortsElena Marsh
Turkey Targets 1M Barrels Daily with Hydrocarbon Acquisitions
Turkey is targeting upstream acquisitions and new exploration deals by year-end to raise oil and natural gas production towards 1 million barrels daily, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
China’s Iron Ore Imports Rise 4.1% to Bolster Dry Bulk Shipping
China's seaborne iron ore imports grew 4.1 percent year-on-year to 967.8 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, providing key support for dry bulk shipping.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Maritime Leaders Urge IMO Regulatory Action to Drive Global Energy Transition
Maritime executives meeting in Shanghai have called for binding International Maritime Organization regulations to convert early decarbonisation moves into an industry-wide transition ahead of crucial policy negotiations in December.
Shipping & LogisticsElena Marsh
Panama Port Development Faces Supreme Court Review Amid Environmental Feud
A proposed 260-million-dollar port development on Panama's Pacific coastline has triggered a legal dispute before the nation's Supreme Court amid conflicting environmental and regional commercial claims.
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China’s Iron Ore Imports Rise 4.1% to Bolster Dry Bulk Shipping
China's seaborne iron ore imports grew 4.1 percent year-on-year to 967.8 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, providing key support for dry bulk shipping.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Maritime Leaders Urge IMO Regulatory Action to Drive Global Energy Transition
Maritime executives meeting in Shanghai have called for binding International Maritime Organization regulations to convert early decarbonisation moves into an industry-wide transition ahead of crucial policy negotiations in December.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
Chinese Yards Dominate Newbuilding Contracts as Tanker Demand Rises
Shipowners have stepped up newbuilding contracting across tankers, bulkers and containerships at Chinese yards, while tight crude tanker supply continues to drive firm secondhand values, according to broker reports.
Maritime LogisticsElena Marsh
VLCC Market Sees Divergent Trends in Speeds and Regional Supply
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide reports a divergence in VLCC sailing speeds and regional vessel supply, with ballast ships accelerating while laden vessels slow down, impacting overall voyage turnaround.
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Industry InsightsMarcus Hale
Why Counterparty Reliability Has Become the Scarce Commodity
With sanctions regimes widening and price dynamics unstable, buyers are paying attention to who they trade with as much as what they trade.
Industry InsightsSofia Lindqvist
Alkagesta Joins Trade Finance Leaders at GTR Commodities 2026 in Geneva
The commodity trader's CFO and a board member met banks, insurers and risk professionals as more than 600 delegates debated volatility, disrupted shipping corridors and trade compliance.
Industry InsightsDaniel Okafor
Malta's Growing Role in Global Commodity Finance
Banking relationships, EU regulation and terminal capacity are turning the island into a credible base for financing physical trade rather than merely hosting it.
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