Deep-research reports, fast-moving intelligence briefs, and the SCG Podcast — covering commodity markets, compliance risk, and trade intelligence across our active corridors.
Ongoing Houthi activity in the Red Sea corridor is extending fertilizer transit times by 12–18 days for shipments from the Gulf to Northern Europe. Buyers advised to reassess laycan windows.
India issued a 2.5M MT urea tender in April 2026 — and then went quiet. Offers near $1,000/t, an 85% collapse in Strait of Hormuz shipping, and bank-level force majeure aversion have created a standoff with a hard deadline: June 14.
Short-form intelligence on market moves, sanctions alerts, and supply events.
OFAC added two Venezuelan-linked entities to the SDN list on 08 March 2026. Both entities are involved in petroleum product intermediation. Counterparty screening recommended immediately.
Read Brief →ARA EN590 physical premiums over ICE Gasoil futures have compressed 40% since mid-February, reflecting improved refinery run rates in Northwest Europe and reduced heating oil demand.
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Analysis of EN590 supply dynamics, refinery maintenance schedules, and ARA inventory trends heading into Q2 2026.
Production curtailments and logistics disruptions driving urea prices in key export corridors.
A breakdown of the latest OFAC SDN additions and their practical implications for physical commodity trading operations.
Port of Santos throughput data, ICUMSA 45 premium spreads, and the outlook for Brazilian sugar exports in 2025/26.
Interactive analysis of active and recent refinery outages across 5 regions — covering 20+ facilities, net capacity impact, conflict dynamics, and a 30–60 day forward outlook. Filter by region with live data updates.
Audio Series · 4 Episodes
Conversations on commodity trading, compliance strategy, and the systems that power modern trading operations.
How trading companies should adapt compliance workflows when new OFAC designations impact active counterparties and trade routes.
Supply dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and refinery relationships in the ARA gasoil market heading into Q2.
The practical challenges and solutions for running institutional-grade KYC across high-volume commodity trading operations.
Breaking down the global urea market — supply hubs, trade flows, sanctions risk, and what buyers should watch in 2026.
Founder and leadership commentary on commodity markets, compliance strategy, and the principles behind Sterling Capital Growth’s approach to global trade.
Official announcements and public company releases from Sterling Capital Growth and Sterling Quantum.
The company is strengthening its market reach, counterparty access, and transaction structure across key commodity channels.
Read Release →Sterling Quantum formalises the company's compliance, due diligence, and transaction risk support capability for commodity trade operations.
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