Tue 24 Apr 2012, 16:12 GMT

Supplier selling lubricants in Georgia


Seller offering marine lubricants to vessels calling at the Georgian ports of Batumi and Poti.



Wissol Auto Express, sub-brand of Wissol Group, has begun to offer Total marine lubricants to international vessels calling at the Georgian ports of Batumi and Poti for duty free fuel.

Currently, Wissol Auto Express is offering Total DISOLA M 4015, but in the near future Talusia Universal, Atlanta Marine D 3005 and Aurelia will be available as well.

Commenting on the news, Guram Dapkviashvili, director of Wissol Auto Express said: "In response to increasing demand for marine lubricants from international sailing vessels arriving at the Georgian ports of Batumi and Poti, we have decided to import Total lubricants as Wissol Auto Express is an exclusive partner of Total in Georgia. Besides, Wissol Bunkering provides premium quality marine gasoil to vessels entering Georgian ports and we wanted to offer additional services and products to create full comfort for them."

Wissol Petroleum operates the largest network of petrol and compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Georgia. It is a leading company in the country's energy sector and markets its products through its sub-brands Wissol Bunkering, Wissol Petroleum, Wissol Gas, Air Wissol and Wissol Gas Distribution Company.

Wissol Auto Express entered the market in 2011 and is the operator of the widest chain of the auto service centers in Georgia. Wissol Bunkering provides marine gasoil with maximum 0.1% sulphur content in line with ISO 8217 standards and MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI Regulations to international vessels.



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