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Hong Kong: Sea Trader welcomes new Sales Manager for Seoul office

Sean Kim worked at various bunker trading companies, including WFS, KPI OCM, and BaseBlue Bunkers for a total of 12 years.

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Hong Kong bunkering firm Sea Trader International on Tuesday (1 July) announced the appointment of Sean Kim as Sales Manager for its Seoul affiliate office, Sea Trader International Limited, with immediate effect.

Mr Kim graduated from Korea Maritime University and first worked at a shipping logistics and charter brokering company for four years, according to a note from Sea Trader to Manifold Times.

After that, he worked at various bunker trading companies, including World Fuel Services Corporation, OceanConnect Marine, KPI OCM and BaseBlue for a total of 12 years.

“The appointment of Sean, who is an experienced bunker trader for the Korean market, is testament to the growth of our company in Asia and reflects our commitment to better serve clients and partners in the region,” said Simon Szeto, Managing Director of Sea Trader Group.

Contact details of Sea Trader’s Seoul affiliate office, together with current staff members, are as follows:

18F, S-Tower, 82 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03185, Korea
Office: (+82) 2 6226 7333

Mr Sean Kim
Mobile: (+82) 10 8933 3889
Email: [email protected]

Mr Jacob Kang
Mobile: (+82) 10 2818 1066
Email: [email protected]

 

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Published: 1 July 2025

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Christiania Energy hires Mazlum Unutmaz as Specialist in Bunkers and Lubricants

His day-to-day focus will be to support Ali Hoodaji with the company’s global bunker pool operations, among others.

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Christiania Energy hires Mazlum Unutmaz as Specialist in Bunkers and Lubricants

Christiania Energy, a privately held Danish physical supply and trading company, recently announced that it has appointed Mazlum Unutmaz as Specialist in Bunkers and Lubricants. 

Mazlum, who is based in Odense, Denmark, has a background in logistics, military service and sales and marketing. 

“His day-to-day focus will be to support Ali Hoodaji with our global bunker pool operations, among others,” the company said in a social media post. 

Ali is the Head of Bunker Pool for the company and is based in Copenhagen. 

“Those close to Mazlum, describe him as a loyal, ambitious, and goal-oriented person, with a disciplined mindset. At the same time, he is known for his positive energy, friendliness  and ability to create a good atmosphere around him.”

Mazlum’s contact detail is as follows:

Email: [email protected] 

 

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Published: 2 June, 2026

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PMG Energies taps Lina Aaker as Bunker Trading Team Lead in Dubai

Aaker brings nearly 20 years of experience in the global bunker industry, having started her career in 2006 in Norway, says company.

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PMG Energies taps Lina Aaker as Bunker Trading Team Lead in Dubai

Bunker supplier and trading company PMG Energies on Monday (1 June) welcomed Lina Aaker to the PMG Energies team as Bunker Trading Team Lead of its Dubai office.

Aaker brings nearly 20 years of experience in the global bunker industry, having started her career in 2006 in Norway. 

“Over the years, she has built strong expertise in marine fuels, trading, and customer relationship management across international markets,” the company said in a social media post. 

“Her commercial background and industry knowledge make her a valuable addition to our growing team. Having lived and worked in several countries, Lina brings a truly global perspective to the role.”

“As PMG Energies continues to strengthen its presence in the region, we are excited to have Lina leading our Dubai office and contributing to the company’s continued growth and development.”

 

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Published: 2 June, 2026

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FLEX Commodities strengthens bunkering team with new Greece appointment

Company hired Evangelia Tsimpidi, who will be managing physical bunker operations from Greece, bringing direct experience in barge management and physical supply execution.

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FLEX Commodities strengthens bunkering team with new Greece appointment

Dubai-based bunker trading firm FLEX Commodities FZCO (FLEX) on Friday (15 May) said it has appointed Evangelia Tsimpidi as Operator – Physical in Greece. 

The company said Tsimpidi brings over three years of hands-on bunkering experience with Trafigura Maritime Ventures, having worked across Athens and Montevideo managing end-to-end bunker operations in both the ARA region and the US market. 

“In her new role, Eva will be managing physical bunker operations from Greece, bringing direct experience in barge management, physical supply execution, and cross-functional coordination with traders, suppliers, and agents,” the company said in a social media post.

“Her operational depth and market knowledge are a valuable addition as we continue to expand our physical capabilities.”

 

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Published: 18 May, 2026

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