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International Bunkering buys U.S. firm

   International Bunkering, one of the world’s largest bunker and lubricant trading companies, has acquired U.S. bunker brokerage firm Glander International.
   All brand equities will be transferred from both companies and incorporated into the new company, Glander International Bunkering, from Nov. 1, the company said.
   “Clients will enjoy access to more in-depth knowledge, greater engagement with all major time zones and round-the-clock availability of Glander International Bunkering’s expert brokers and traders,” said Christoffer Berg Lassen, managing director and chief executive officer of Glander International Bunkering, in a statement.
   The company has offices in Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai and Florida.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.