Wed 16 Nov 2016 08:09

Glander International Bunkering opens Oslo office, hires GM


New Oslo operation is headed by former Peninsula Petroleum trading manager Andreas Maierhofer.



Less than two months since the merger of Glander International Bunkering and Scandinavian Bunkering AS, newly established Glander International Bunkering (Norway) AS has expanded locally with the launch of an office in Oslo on 16th November.

It is the group's second Norwegian office operating under the name Glander International Bunkering (Norway) AS.

Commenting on the decision to open an office in Oslo, Glander International Bunkering said: "Oslo is widely recognised as the hub of Norwegian shipping and a crucial centre for Maritime trade in Europe. As such, the opening of a second Norwegian office under the Glander International Bunkering name is the natural next step for the group, giving them access to new market segments in the shipping industry."

Newly appointed Andreas Maierhofer [pictured] will be running the new Oslo operation as general manager. He has over 10 years' experience in the shipping and bunker industry.

Prior to joining Glander International Bunkering, Maierhofer served as trading manager at Peninsula Petroleum AS in Oslo since 2012. Before that, he was Projects Broker at Fearnleys, Commercial/Tender Manager at Master Marine AS and Commercial Manager at V.Ships.

"The Glander International Bunkering group will capitalise on Andreas' varied professional accomplishments, in order to bring a universal and well-rounded perspective to the Oslo office," Maierhofer's new employer said in a statement.

"His diverse industry awareness is further complemented by his cultural adaptability and impressive language skills. As a result of the many countries he has lived in, including but not limited to; Canada, Norway, Germany, UK, Hong Kong, Spain and Dubai, Andreas is fluent in English, Norwegian and German," Glander International Bunkering added.

Christoffer Berg Lassen, Managing Director and CEO of Glander International Bunkering, said: "In our continued efforts to strengthen and expand the Glander International Bunkering brand internationally it is imperative that the correct people are appointed to lead the team regionally. It is with great pride that I announce the hire of Andreas Maierhofer as General Manager of the new Oslo office. The quality and range of his experiences will allow the group to get closer to certain clients and be nearer to new market segments. With Andreas' broad skill set, it is an exciting time for Glander International Bunkering (Norway) AS."

Erik Vinde, Managing Director of Glander International Bunkering (Norway) AS, remarked: "In order for Glander International Bunkering (Norway) AS to improve its presence in the global and Norwegian markets - it requires strategically positioned teams. Andreas' adaptable skill set makes him a much sought after key industry player, and we are excited to hire him as General Manager of the new Oslo office."

Glander International Bunkering currently operates globally from seven office locations: Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Florida, Brazil, Norway and Geneva.

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