International bunker trading firm KPI OceanConnect on Tuesday (15 September) announced its appointment of industry expert Boris Gronenberg as Managing Director of KPI OceanConnect’s Hamburg operations.
KPI OceanConnect’s Hamburg office is located at the heart of Hamburg’s shipping community and is one of 16 in the recently merged group.
The company notes Hamburg is a key shipping hub in Europe and an important location for the company as KPI OceanConnect’s maritime heritage dates back almost 50 years and has a strong reputation for integrity and trust in the market.
“We are delighted to welcome Boris Gronenbergonboard. He’s a great match for our group, bringing with him a huge amount of experience gained through a long and reputable career in the shipping and marine fuels industry,” said Søren Høll, CEO, KPI OceanConnect.
“Boris is a well-known and trusted partner to German shipowners, operators and suppliers. He brings 25 years of expertise with him to our group and together with our considerable financial strength and global reach, we will be able to offer an unrivalled package of services to our business partners in Germany and elsewhere.”
“Joining KPI OceanConnect at this time is very exciting. The recent merger of KPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect Marine has created one of the largest and most experienced independent marine fuels service and solutions providers in the world,” added Boris Gronenberg.
“It’s a very agile and dynamic organisation where each team member has the opportunity to play an important role in the future growth and direction of the company.
“My immediate priority as managing director is to set the right team for the Hamburg operations. In the longer term my ambition is to establish KPI OceanConnect as the preferred partner to German ship owners and provide a one-stop solution to all our business partners’ needs.”
Photo credit: KPI OceanConnect
Published: 16 September, 2020
In addition to eight new orders, the company is completing 25 existing LNG system orders while setting up new procedures and protocol amidst COVID-19.
Industry veteran Simon Neo is set to leave his role as IBIA’s Regional Manager for Asia at the end of July.
Sinopec Shanghai is one of the earliest refineries in China to produce low-sulphur marine fuel using its locally patented hydrodesulfurisation technology, said the company.
Four bunkering vessels will deliver fuel oil while remaining ship will handle MGO operations, says Hin Leong bunkering arm.
The dry bulk shipping arm of Thoresen Thai Agencies filed for claims over vessel damages in January, due to alleged off-spec marine fuel and breach(es) of contract.
Laboratory looking to collaborate with Singapore bunker surveyors to roll out COVID 19 testing service, which has been successfully adopted by land-based industries, to the maritime sector.
Current low prices for road and aviation fuels in September could mean another increase of flashpoint off-spec cases for MGO when players start introducing the products back into the bunker stream.
Some bunker suppliers at various ports have even achieved their sales target for the year; the trend doesn't seem to be slowing down and suppliers are expecting a boom during end of September.
The company has entered a memorandum of agreement with Millenium Satu Ltd to acquire the 7,550 dwt oil tanker to increase service flexibility; vessel will be paid over an installment period of 36 months.
Deloitte & Touche JMs believe IPP has a viable claim against Dr Goh Jin Hian for breaches of his director’s duties to act with skill, care and diligence which he owned to IPP, states court document.
An earlier MPA notice outlined precautionary measures for personnel to observe when conducting marine refuelling operations at port in order to minimise the risk of contracting Covid-19.
Mok’s offence affected public confidence in the use of the MFM system onboard Singapore bunker tankers, and caused an embarrassment to the MPA, said Deputy Public Prosecutors.
