OceanConnect Announces New Equity Partner
Booz Allen Hamilton concludes that OC is bringing efficiencies to the marine industry. OceanConnect.com, the global marketplace for the purchase and sale of marine fuels, today that management and technology consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton has entered into a letter of intent to become an equity partner in OceanConnect. The announcement follows OceanConnect's news that it has reached the million-ton milestone for bunkers sold. "In our work with oil and gas companies, we have seen how the introduction of new business channels such as OceanConnect can lead to advantaged supply chain management and back office integration. After reviewing their performance record and product development plans…
Clarksons Bunker Group becomes OceanConnect UK Limited
Clarksons announced that it is increasing its equity share in OceanConnect following OceanConnect's acquisition of the Clarksons Bunker Group. The move adds five professional fuel brokers to OceanConnect's London group, making it one of the largest brokering teams in London. OceanConnect UK Ltd, OceanConnect's London affiliate, will handle all bunker transactions previously serviced by Clarksons Bunker Group. "Clarksons and OceanConnect began a joint marketing and services agreement in March 2001. a superior brokering service. The results were outstanding. By working together, we moved beyond brokering. Reilly said.
MarineProvider Takes Equity in OceanConnect
OceanConnect announced that it has attracted MarineProvider ASA as another new equity partner. The news comes shortly after announcements that Chemoil Corporation and DS Norden AS have acquired equity in OceanConnect, and OceanConnect's acquisition of the Clarksons Bunker Group. "Proven savings combined with personal service is OceanConnect's formula for success. Having seen what OceanConnect can do for ship owners, our board of directors felt that owning equity would strengthen MarineProvider's investment portfolio," MarineProvider CEO Collin Lewis said.
OceanConnect.com And Clarksons Agree On Bunker Business
OceanConnect.com, the global online marketplace for the purchase and sale of marine fuels, products and services has entered into a joint marketing and services agreement with integrated shipping services group H. Clarkson & Co., effective March 31. The operating alliance between the two companies combines the transparent marketplace of online auctions with the personal service and post fixture support of a leading marine fuel broker. This alliance, which offers a variety of new options transaction options, was developed in response to customer feedback. Several new transaction options are now offered, such as the ability to log on to OceanConnect.com and transact business without any further assistance.
