The future
The trade in commodities responds to a
range of geo-political trends and developments, and the ability to
identify and react to these is a key element of Trafigura’s
success.
Already prominent amongst the
challenges and opportunities that will emerge over the medium term
are increasing demand for ocean freight, changing legislation, the
importance of inland road and rail transport, the rise of
renewables, the demands of oil exploration and the growing
influence of China on commodity markets.
Trafigura’s understanding of these and
other developments rests upon our diversity as a company, our
long-term commitment to the commodities we trade, real-time
information, research and scenario planning.
With 90% of our offices and operations
run by locals, our continued strong investment in assets and IT, we
can look forward to the future with great confidence.
Spotting talent, and encouraging
individual employees to develop their skills are vital to the
ability of Trafigura to monitor shifts in supply and demand. It is
the local knowledge and networks of individuals that frequently
provide us with a competitive edge when it comes to an
understanding of market trends.