trafigura
The Group
Trafigura was founded in 1993. In thirteen years the Group has developed a large infrastructure specialized in the energy and base metals market. The Group equity is now in excess
of US$1 billion.
Trafigura maintains over 55 offices in 36 countries in Europe, North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia in order
to provide global coverage.
Trafigura acts as principal in most trading activities but always with a customer-service focus intended to add value to its clients' businesses. In recent years the Group has
also developed a role as agent and advisor, representing the commercial interests of
many independent producers and consumers.
Turnover for the last 5 years in US$
The Group manages its commercial activities through the following corporate entities:
Trafigura Beheer B.V., the parent company, is domiciled in Holland and its commercial trading and trading activities are managed by its main office in Lucerne, Switzerland and supported by a worldwide network of offices.
Trafigura AG, with offices in the United States and Switzerland, focuses on the United States.
Trafigura Pte. Ltd. runs the Group’s petroleum trading in the Far East.
Puma group of companies which operate the Group’s world-wide oil storage and distribution assets and investments.
The Cormin group of companies operate the Group's metals warehousing and mining
operations in South and Central America.
Galena Asset Management Ltd., based in London and FSA registered, is the subsidiary through which Trafigura has established and manages a fund management business.
In all its corporate dealings, Trafigura sees that the key to success is in forming local alliances and partnerships, which extend supply efficiencies and bring benefits to local communities. Trafigura’s global network of offices and subsidiaries ensure that not only does the company meet all local regulations but also applies international ISO standards where applicable.