Alkagesta attended GTR Commodities 2026 in Geneva, a prominent forum for the global commodity trade and trade finance sector, according to the source publication. The event, organised by Global Trade Review, gathered over 600 senior industry professionals and featured more than 50 speakers.
The forum addressed several critical themes, including the outlook for global commodity trade amidst ongoing disruptions to key shipping corridors. Discussions also covered the implications of these disruptions for supply shocks, pricing, and the deployment of trade finance.
Another key topic was capital and trade cycle resilience for commodity traders, focusing on managing revolving credit facilities, working capital, and margin calls during periods of price volatility. Financing strategies for restoring stability in oil trade were also explored.
The event also delved into the longer-term impact on corridor risk models, trader funding costs, and the appetite of banks and insurers for high-risk trade routes. Additionally, discussions covered structural financing barriers for SME commodity trade.
Supply chain resilience and proactive strategic planning were highlighted, including mapping supply chain exposures and diversifying sourcing and trade routes. Building liquidity buffers against disruption was also a key point of discussion.
Trade compliance and fragmentation were addressed, with topics such as sanctions monitoring, counterparty screening, and export controls. The growing role of artificial intelligence in detecting trade fraud and verifying documents was also discussed.
Alkagesta was represented at the event by Orkhan Zeynalli, its CFO, and Pierre Gay, a Board Member. They engaged with senior market participants, financial institutions, and industry leaders throughout the day's programme.
