Tue 18 Dec 2012, 14:03 GMT

Bomin Hamburg appoints traders


Two bunker traders join Bomin's Hamburg office.



Bomin Group has announced the addition of two new members to its trading team in Hamburg.

Kai-Heinrich Schmidt joined Bomin Hamburg as bunker trader on December 1, 2012, whilst Stefan Rickborn will join the same office as bunker trader on January 1, 2013.

Prior to joining Bomin Hamburg, both Schmidt and Rickborn gained operational experience working for other firms in the bunker industry. Schmidt previously worked in marine oil sales for Greek trading company Praxis Energy Agents S.A between 2010 and 2012.

Contact details for the two traders are as follows:

Mr. Kai-Heinrich Schmidt
Direct +49 (0) 40 35 09 31 66
Mobile +49 (0) 17 22 19 22 15
Email: kschmidt@bomin.com
Yahoo: kaih_schmidt

Mr. Stefan Rickborn
Direct +49 (0) 40 35 09 31 65
Mobile +49 (0) 17 55 22 22 82
Email: srickborn@bomin.com


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