Every robotbegins somewhere.

Vulcan Trade connects the materials, routes, costs, and risks behind industrial production.

The problem

The commodities market is over-the-counter and very opaque. We want to change that.

Manufacturers make critical sourcing decisions across fragmented commodity, supplier, logistics, and market systems.

The commodity market is opaque. We are building the intelligence layer to change that.

  • Geopolitical events

    Strikes and instability

  • Mine & port disruptions

    Unexpected operational delays

  • Tariffs & export restrictions

    Policy changes that reshape routes and costs

  • Market volatility

    Prices, demand, and availability shift quickly

The solution

See what is changing before it affects production.

Vulcan Trade connects commodity, supplier, logistics, and market signals to help manufacturers evaluate sourcing options before disruption reaches the factory floor.

01Detect early signals

Surface geopolitical, operational, and policy risks.

02Compare options

Evaluate origins, suppliers, routes, costs, and exposure.

03Make better decisions

Choose more competitive and resilient supply strategies.

Vulcan Trade does not predict the future with certainty. It helps sourcing teams see emerging risks earlier, model possible outcomes, and make better-informed decisions.

The team

The people building the intelligence layer.

With experience across maritime logistics, financial markets, AI, chemical engineering, and business analytics, we are building Vulcan Trade to make commodity supply chains more transparent, predictable, and competitive.

Raphael Monges

Co-founder & CEO
Raphael Monges

Raphael brings experience in the freight and commodity industry from Navios Maritime. He holds a Master in Business Analytics from Columbia Engineering, a Master in Artificial Intelligence from Centrale Paris, and an MIM from ESCP.

Wiam Homir

CTO

Make the invisible
supply chain visible.

Better sourcing decisions begin with a clearer view of what is happening upstream.

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