Tue 3 Jul 2012, 11:22 GMT

OW Bunker launches Taiwan office


Bunker firm opens office in Taipei and appoints liaison officer.



OW Bunker, one of the world's leading suppliers and traders of marine fuel, today announced that it has opened a new representative office in Taiwan.

OW Bunker's new office in Taipei will be managed by Mr. Victor Huang, who has over 16 years of experience across the shipping industry.

He joins the group from his previous position with NYK Taiwan. Mr Huang, who holds degrees in both Maritime Transportation and Maritime Law, has been appointed as liaison officer and will work in coordination with OW Bunker's existing team based at the group's regional sales centre in Singapore.

Götz Lehsten, Executive Vice President, OW Bunker, commented: "We have a long and successful history in Taiwan and have built very close relationships with local customers over the past 20 years. Responding to the developing needs of our customers has been central to this success and we felt it was important to ensure that we had a local liaison office dedicated to meeting their requirements."

"Through our local office we are able to work more closely with our customers in the region. We can ensure that they can have access to quality products and services, and a complete bunker solution that is right for their business needs."

Contact details for Victor Huang have been provided below.

Victor Huang
Taiwan Liaison Officer
Tel: +886 227185650
Mob: +886 958380913
Email: vihu@owbunker.com.sg


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