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Glander International Bunkering, a company specializing in bunker and lubricant trading and brokering, has announced the appointment of Maurice Lara [pictured] as Bunker and Lubricant Broker/Trader.

Lara brings with him over seven years of experience in the bunker industry. His specialist areas are the United States, Canada, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Prior to joining Glander, Lara was employed at GAC Bunker Fuels as Bunker Manager for East Coast USA between 2012 and 2014.

He also served for five years as a marine fuel broker and trader at OceanConnect / Chemoil Energy Ltd between 2007 and 2012.

Before joining the bunker industry in 2007, Lara's background (between 1997 and 2007) was in domestic and international logistics, vessel chartering and negotiating charter party agreements and end-to-end commodity transportation. He worked for Greenwich Metals, Inc.; Penoles Metals and Chemicals, Inc.; Louis Dreyfus Commodities; International Commodities Transportation Services, Inc.; and Gerald Metals, Inc.

Lara holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a minor in Philosophy, is proficient in English and Spanish is said to have "a good understanding" of Portuguese.

Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director and CEO of the Glander International Bunkering Group, Christoffer Berg Lassen, said: "As Glander International Bunkering continues to expand we continuously seek to hire a high caliber of candidates. Maurice brings a vast array of knowledge and understanding of the markets and industry that will be exceptionally beneficial to the company. We aim to deliver the highest standard of service and having Maurice on our team is assurance that our vision will continue to grow and go beyond expectations."

Glander has five international offices - located in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Brazil and Florida. Lara will be joining the Florida office.

Contact details for Maurice Lara are as follows:

Name: Maurice Lara
Title: Bunker and Lubricant Broker/Trader
Office: +1 561 625 5500
Mobile: +1 561 701 1204
Email: mrl@gibunkering.com