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Marine fuel and lubricant trading firm Glander International Bunkering has opened a new office in Valencia, Spain, which the company says will be used as a base from which to serve clients in the Mediterranean and Spanish-speaking regions.

It is Glander International Bunkering's seventh office worldwide and third in Europe.

The new office is headed by managing director Hernan B. Ortiz, who has more than 28 years of industry experience and nine years at Glander.

Commenting on the news, Ortiz explained: "The opening of Glander International Bunkering Spain, SL, was the next obvious step in line with our company's solid growth. We are excited to be in Valencia, the largest port in Spain and the Mediterranean Sea, and the fifth largest in Europe. Our expertise in Spanish-speaking markets in South America as well as our proximity to Algeciras, Gibraltar and the North African bunkering markets gives our new Spain office a unique upper hand for providing superior service."

Carsten Ladekjaer, CEO of Glander International Bunkering Group, remarked: "During the past few years, we have seen an increasing consolidation which we expect to continue going forward. Furthermore, the shipping industry is facing a radical change in 2020 with the new Sulphur regulations worldwide from IMO. For a company to steer through all these aspects, having a plan, knowing the timing and not least positioning of the right people in the right places is key.

"By having Hernan in Spain, I am confident that Glander International Bunkering will strengthen its position in the Mediterranean hemisphere and beyond. Mr. Hernan B. Ortiz has been with us for quite some years, and he is one of the pioneers who has contributed significantly in building and developing our brand to where we are now. It is therefore my honor to congratulate Hernan for his new title as Managing Director of our new set-up in Spain."

Contact details for Glander International Spain S.L. have been provided below and can also be found in the Bunker Index directory.

Glander International Spain S.L.
Telephone: +34 960 468 632
Email: spain@gibunkering.com

Hernan B. Ortiz, Managing Director
Mobile: +34 680 570 470
Email: hbo@gibunkering.com

Address:
Avenida d'Arago, 30
Edificio Europa, Oficina 813
Valencia 46021
Spain