GP Global expands European bunkering network

UAE’s GP Global has expanded its international bunkering network with the addition of new delivery infrastructure for supplying to the port of Hamburg, Germany.

“As the bunkering landscape continues to shift into new directions, supplying for Hamburg Port is a testament to the success the company has achieved across its business units, in the face of a challenging global economic climate,” said GP Global’s Jt. managing director, Prerit Goel. “The Hamburg market has long been on our radar and we are very excited about the added value GP Global will be bringing to what has long been a static market.”

Chris Todd, Head of Bunkering, West of the Suez at GP Global, added: “Being a neighbouring port to Rotterdam, the setup of our new Hamburg operation is a great fit for our further expansion into the North Western market, and the world. Our bunkering division continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to add new physical supply ports as well as new offices and talented individuals to portfolio of locations West of Suez.”

Leading the operation in Hamburg is Peter Beelenkamp, who will be reporting directly Chris Todd, Head of Bunkers, West of Suez. Before joining GP Global in 2019 as Lead - Hamburg Bunkers, Peter headed the European Division of SK Energy focusing on their ARA operations and brings a breadth of experience to the role.

The expansion into supplying Hamburg compliments GP Global’s current portfolio of supply locations as the group continues to grow its global network of bunker trading offices across London, Geneva, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Houston in The Americas, complemented by representatives in Lagos, Dar el Salaam, Nairobi, Delhi and Shanghai.