Tue 10 Apr 2012 04:18

Aegean seals strategic alliance with Chinese supplier


MOU signed with marine fuel supplier China Changjiang Bunker (Sinopec) Co. Ltd.



Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic alliance with China Changjiang Bunker (Sinopec) Co. Ltd. (CCBC), a Chinese state-owned enterprise jointly owned by Sinopec Sales Co., Ltd. and Sinotrans & CSC.

CCBC is one of China's five state-certificated bonded bunker suppliers and among the largest bunker supply companies in China. According to Aegean, the strategic partnership, which is expected to become effective during the second quarter of 2012 upon completion of final documentation, will enable the company to meet the marine fuel needs of its customers in mainland China.

Under the terms of the agreement, CCBC will utilize its position as one of China's largest bunkering companies to provide comprehensive marine fuel services to Aegean's customers in strategic ports, including all Changjiang River ports and certain coastal ports such as Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Yangzhou, Taizhou, Changzhou, Jiangyin, Nantong, Changshu, Zhangjiagang, Taicang, Shanghai (excluding Yangshan), Ningbo, Tianjin, Qingdao (scheduled to open by the end of 2012), Dalian, and others.

Aegean will be responsible for the supply and delivery of marine fuels to CCBC's customers in Aegean's network currently covering 19 countries throughout North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Dimitris Melisanidis, Head of Corporate Development at Aegean, commented, "Our strategic alliance with CCBC provides important strategic benefits for our company. First, we are extending our global reach to mainland China, enabling Aegean to establish an initial footprint in some of the world's largest ports. Second, Aegean is expanding its global scale in a prudent, cost-effective manner by partnering with one of China's largest physical suppliers of bonded bunker fuels. And third, this alliance will further strengthen Aegean's ability to meet the needs of its customers that operate on a worldwide basis. We look forward to working closely with CCBC and building a mutually beneficial relationship over the long term."

Jinghan Yao, a Member of the Board and General Manager of CCBC, stated, "We are pleased to form a strategic alliance with Aegean Marine Petroleum Network. The company's bunkering network throughout the world provides a good choice for us to offer integrated marine fuel services to customers outside the Chinese market. By combining our efforts with Aegean to deliver innovative customer solutions, we are confident our partnership will provide significant long-term value for both companies. The specific operation of the program will be defined in the cooperation agreements to be signed by the two parties in the future."

Martin Vorgod, CEO of Global Risk Management. Martin Vorgod elevated to CEO of Global Risk Management  

Vorgod, currently CCO at GRM, will officially step in as CEO on December 1, succeeding Peder Møller.

Dorthe Bendtsen, KPI OceanConnect. Dorthe Bendtsen named interim CEO of KPI OceanConnect  

Officer with background in operations and governance to steer firm through transition as it searches for permanent leadership.

Bunker Holding's executive management team, from left to right: CCO Anders Grønborg,  COO Peder Møller, CEO Keld R. Demant and CFO Michael Krabbe. Bunker Holding revamps commercial department and management team  

CCO departs; commercial activities divided into sales and operations.

Image of a bunker delivery being performed by Peninsula's Hercules 8000 tanker vessel. Peninsula extends UAE coverage into Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali  

Supplier to provide 'full range of products' after securing bunker licences.

A screenshot taken from Peninsula's homepage on October 4, 2024. Peninsula to receive first of four tankers in Q2 2025  

Methanol-ready vessels form part of bunker supplier's fleet renewal programme.

Stephen Robinson, pictured on his appointment as Head of Bunker Strategy and Procurement at Tankers International. Stephen Robinson heads up bunker desk at Tankers International  

Former Bomin and Cockett MD appointed Head of Bunker Strategy and Procurement.

Chart showing percentage of off-spec and on-spec samples by fuel type, according to VPS. Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel? | Steve Bee, VPS  

Commercial Director highlights issues linked to purchasing fuel and testing quality against old marine fuel standards.

Ships at the Tecon container terminal at the Port of Suape, Brazil. GDE Marine targets Suape LSMGO by year-end  

Expansion plan revealed following '100% incident-free' first month of VLSFO deliveries.

Hercules Tanker Management and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sign bunker vessel agreement Peninsula CEO seals deal to build LNG bunker vessel  

Agreement signed through shipping company Hercules Tanker Management.

Illustration of Kotug tugboat and the logos of Auramarine and Sanmar Shipyards. Auramarine supply system chosen for landmark methanol-fuelled tugs  

Vessels to enter into service in mid-2025.


↑  Back to Top