Mon 17 Mar 2014, 10:23 GMT

OW Bunker launches physical supply operation in Australia


Bunker firm to supply in Port Kembla, Sydney, Newcastle and Eden.



OW Bunker has today announced the launch of physical supply operations in Australia.

The company says that it has leased a fuel oil tank in Port Kembla, New South Wales, where it will supply vessels with a full range of products including RMG 380 cSt and RME 180 cSt fuel oil ex-pipe and DMA gas oil by road tanker.

OW Bunker will also be distributing products by road tankers from the ports of Sydney, Newcastle and Eden. All fuels are said to meet ISO 8217: 2010 standards, and distribution is due to commence from April 1, 2014.

Commenting on the news, Søren Christian Meyer, Vice President, OW Bunker, said: "This is another important strategic step for OW Bunker’s physical distribution operation, in particular as we look to further expand our presence within the Pacific, which is an important region for our customers. We are confident that with our proven global model for physical distribution, our understanding of the region and our good relationships with local partners, we can ensure that customers receive the highest quality products and services.

"In today’s market ship owners and operators want assurances that they receive a fuel procurement solution that looks at every opportunity to improve efficiencies within their operations, which saves them both time and money. Our physical distribution offering is based on taking control of the supply chain and the entire process from order, through to final delivery to ensure that this happens. Based on engaging with customers and partners, we believe that this offering will be of real value within Australia and the surrounding region," Meyer added.

Port Kembla is one of the leading ports in New South Wales, servicing local coal and steel industries as well as general and break bulk cargoes, motor vehicle imports, and is a key regional hub for some of the world’s leading shipping lines.

OW Bunker’s physical operation is designed to complement the company’s existing reselling office in Melbourne, which supports customers in all key ports throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

For enquiries in relation to fuel distribution in Australia, please contact your local OW Bunker office.

Contact details for OW Bunker Australia have been provided below.

O.W. Bunker Australia Pty Ltd.
Telephone: + 61 3 9820 3844
Fax: +61 3 9820 3855
Email: australia@owbunker.com

Sean Butler
Bunker Trader, OW Bunker
M: + 61 (0) 448 440 412
E: sebu@owbunker.com or owbausphys@owbunker.com
Yahoo: sebu_owbunker

Address:
Level 3
448 St Kilda Road
Melbourne 3004
Australia


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