OW Bunker Gets Brazil Lubricants Contract

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Thursday January 10, 2013

Marine fuel and lubricant supplier OW Bunker says it has received a contract from Shell Brazil to supply marine lubricants to customers throughout much of Brazil.

"This is a significant contract for OW Bunker Brazil, and highlights the strength of our operations in the region, as well as the development of our global lubricants offering," said Flavio Ribeiro, managing director of OW Bunker Brazil.

"We look forward to working with customers, and providing them with the right lubricant and fuel products that meet the demands of their operations."

The contract gives OW Bunker Brazil responsibility for the sale, supply, and distribution of Shell's marine lubricants in the South and Southeast regions of the country, as well as part of the Northeast.

Analysts have said OW Bunker's growth strategy lies largely in the BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

The company launched operations in both Brazil and India in 2011 and opened a second office in China last year.