Horizon Tangiers Terminal S.A. Selects Aegean Marine Petroleum as Sole Bunkering Company in Port of Tangiers
Posted on: Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 09:13 CST
TANGIERS,
HTTSA's appointment of Aegean as its exclusive bunkering company in this critical region is an important part of its effort to expand the terminal. Aegean Marine Petroleum will provide retail bunkering services to ships in port and at sea on an exclusive basis for a period of 25 to 35 years. Aegean will also have the right to expand its operation as the sole bunker tenant beyond the port perimeter, which is strategically located along the Strait of
Yusr H. Sultan, Member of the Board HTTSA, said, "After conducting an extensive review over the past six months, we are pleased to have selected Aegean Marine Petroleum as the sole bunkering company within the port of Tangiers. The port currently serves approximately 7,000 vessels on an annual basis and is expected to increase to more than 10,000 vessels annually upon completion of our terminal's planned expansion in 2010. In carefully selecting a bunkering company to meet our considerable growth, we focused on Aegean's industry expertise, modern bunkering fleet, extensive capacity, strong safety track record and financial strength. We are confident the company's high-quality infrastructure and commitment to superior customer service will provide significant long-term benefits."
About HTTSA
Horizon Tangiers Terminals S.A. is a special purpose consortium created to construct and develop an oil storage and distribution terminal at the new Tangiers port development. The shareholders of the Consortium are Horizon Terminals Ltd., Afriquia SMDC and Independent Petroleum Group.
SOURCE Horizon Tangiers Terminal S.A.
Source: PR Newswire
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