Commodity trading

Coverage of physical and paper commodity trading: desks, counterparties, cargo flows, broking, trade finance and market structure.

A bulk carrier ship loaded with bauxite ore at a port terminal.

Physical Commodities

Global Bauxite Flows See Mixed Trends in July

Global bauxite flows experienced a 3% year-on-year increase in July, driven by higher shipments to China, while flows to other key destinations like the UAE and India saw declines.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Iron ore being processed in an industrial setting, representing green iron production

Physical Commodities

Direct Electrolysis of Iron Ore for Green Iron Production

A long-overlooked ironmaking process, direct electrolysis of iron ore, could find a niche in smaller-scale green iron production, according to Hellenic Shipping News.

27 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Cargo port with cranes, containers and docked ships, illustrating Alkagesta's 2026 annual report

Commodity Trading

Alkagesta 2026 Annual Report: 1H Performance Update Published with FY 2025 Results

Alkagesta has published its 2026 annual report, combining a first-half 2026 performance update with the FY 2025 annual report and leadership commentary on governance, risk discipline and institutional culture.

15 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Alkagesta announcement graphic for the addition of EU ETS allowances to its carbon trading offering

Commodity Trading

Alkagesta Adds EU ETS Allowances to Its Carbon Trading Offering

Alkagesta has added EU Emissions Trading System allowances to its carbon trading offering, pairing them with CORSIA-eligible SAF and biofuels as ETS2 and ReFuelEU obligations approach.

13 Aug 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read

Cargo ship docked at a port at sunset, illustrating Alkagesta's Ukraine commodity trading insight

Physical Commodities

Alkagesta on Trading in Ukraine in 2026: Execution, Adaptability and Commodity Trade Under Pressure

Alkagesta's Ukraine market insight sets out how physical commodity trade keeps executing under wartime conditions, where banking capability, compliance and route redundancy matter more than price.

22 Jul 2026 · GCP Newsroom · 2 min read