Countdown for Brazilian nominations

Tue 30 Dec 2008, 09:42 GMT

Countdown for Brazilian nominations

Bunker buyers have until 3pm today to nominate ships for Brazilian ports.

Brazilian bunker supplier Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) S.A. has issued a reminder to customers today to inform them that today is the last day for nominations before Monday 5th January.

In a notice sent to clients, Petrobras said it will be accepting nominations for deliveries at Brazilian ports up to 3:00 pm Brasilia time. After this time, customers will be required to contact Petrobras next week regarding nominations.

The company's Brazilian office will be closed at the end of business today as part of its Christmas/New Year holiday schedule. It will reopen again on Monday 5th January.

Contact details for the Petrobras Bunker Department are as follows:

Telephone: +55 21 3224 4333
Telephone (AOH): +55 21 9972 6103
Email: bunker@petrobras.com.br
Website: www.petrobras.com.br

Address:
Av Republica do Chile, 65
Sala 2001
Rio de Janeiro CEP 20132-970

Petrobras Brazil Rio de Janeiro (BR) Santos (BR)


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