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Aegean News THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF AEGEAN SUMMER 2017 HEC Sponsor of Greece’s Largest Environmental Conference in 2017 Interview Antonis Papadakis Deputy Managing Director, Aegean Oil SA Aegean Shipping Supports Efforts of the University of the Aegean Aegean Oil The Fastest Growing Plus Company in the Greek Flows and Currents Travel with Aegean Petroleum Market Aegean editorial Core Activities Nothing in life is just chance—least of all success. In July this year, Aegean Oil placed second in Greece’s Retail Most Admired Companies 2017 list, compiled by For- AEGEAN OIL has established a gas station tune magazine in collaboration with KPMG. Achieving network throughout Greece, and is one of the fastest growing companies in the retail such a high ranking is particularly praiseworthy for a market. AEGEAN’S gasoline market share in company that only started operating in 1999 and which Greece is 8%. has, in just 18 years, secured a leading position in the market, surpassing multinational oil giants in the industry. Shipping AEGEAN SHIPPING manages a fleet of tank- Through hard work, enthusiasm, and passion, Aegean Oil has successfully ers, ranging from 28.610 to 50,926 DWT, introduced a brand new image, philosophy, and service spirit to the Greek re- that transfers and delivers oil to our clients throughout the world. All ships meet ISM tail fuel market. Thanks to meticulous business planning and a high degree of standards. The Company’s new GreenFleet flexibility and adaptability that allows the company to react quickly to chang- (http://www.greenfleet.gr) incorporates the latest technologies to ensure reduced ing—and often challenging—domestic market conditions, Aegean Oil has operating costs and reduced emissions, grown and evolved into a leader in its industry, with a network of more than while increasing overall performance. All 700 gas stations throughout Greece. ships are certified by ISM, ISPS and MLC as well as with ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and The hundreds of thousands of customers who choose Aegean Oil’s stations 50001. AEGEAN SHIPPING is additionally every day bear witness to the innovative approaches the company has intro- certified with ISO 22301. duced through its stations and the tangible ways in which it has redefined the gas station business in the country. Aegean’s customer-centric philosophy is Bunkering AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is a leader in founded on respect for the customer and a determination to provide excellent providing the best bunkering services avail- service and high-quality products at competitive prices. able in Piraeus, Patras, Gibraltar, Amster- dam-Rotterdam-Antwerp, Fujairah, Jamaica, Aegean Oil operates on a basis of respect for its people, its customers and Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Vancouver, of course its staff, without whose contribution, it would not be the leading Montreal, Mexico, Tanger Med (Morocco), company it is today. Operating as a large family, Aegean stands by its staff, pro- Canary Islands, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Los Angeles and viding ongoing training to ensure that they are one of the most adept and pro- Long Beach, Hamburg, the Gulf of Mexico, fessional teams in the industry and supporting them at every step of the way St. Petersburg, South Africa and Brazil. AE- GEAN MARINE PETROLEUM is the market in the daily implementation of its original vision, proudly delivering excellence leader in bunkering. for both the company and its customers. There is so much more that could be said about Aegean Oil, a company that Agency Services has come so far and achieved so much. But enough with words. After all, it is Ships from around the world rely on AEGE- AN AGENCY services at Piraeus, Gibraltar, through actions that Aegean has built its solid foundations and continues to Fujairah, and Jamaica, from loading and rise ever higher—and the number of satisfied customers keeps growing. discharging, to spare parts and supplies. Lubricants AEGEAN OIL produces and markets high performance lubricants for vehicles and industrial use, under the AEGEAN brand. ALEXANDRA LOLI Publisher AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM trades and supplies lubricants for the marine market under the ALFA brand. SUMMER 2017 AEGEAN NEWS 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K You're on the move. So are we. Get Aegean News wherever you are. Aegean News iPad version is now available at the app store. Enhanced with video, more photos, and interactive content! TIME ANYWHERE AEGEAN MARINE PETROLEUM contents C M Y CM th MY The Aegean Oil brand has rapidly HEC supported the 5 International Conference Deputy Managing Director Antonis evolved into one of the most popular on Sustainable Solid Waste Management as a Papadakis spoke to Aegean News CY 16 10 24 in the country, securing a leading platinum sponsor. about the company and the Greek CMY position among oil companies. petroleum market. K You're on the move. So are we. CODE: 5169 Get Aegean News wherever you are. Summer 2017 4 AEGEAN UPDATE 16 RETAIL Aegean Oil—The Fastest Growing Company Aegean News is published quarterly by AEGEAN in the Greek Petroleum Market 10 HELLENIC ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLISHER & MANAGING EDITOR Alexandra Loli CENTER 24 THE AEGEAN INTERVIEW CONTRIBUTING EDITOR • HEC: Platinum Sponsor Antonis Papadakis, Deputy Managing Director T.C. Lowrie of Greece’s Largest Environmental DESIGN of Aegean Oil SA Aegean News iPad version White Design Conference of 2017 PRINTING AND BINDING • The University of Piraeus is now available at the app store. Korifi Publications SA Visits Oil One 26 STATIONS OF THE MONTH OWNER • Konstantinos Xagoraris, Emporio, Thira • WFOSX Delegates Visit Oil One Enhanced with video, more photos, Aegean • Maria Tsiatsiari, Nea Bafra, Serres 10 Akti Konydli and interactive content! 185 45, Piraeus, Greece Tel: +30 210 458 6000 12 SHIPPING Fax: +30 210 458 6241 28 MARITIME TRADITION E-Mail: [email protected] The University of the Aegean Tops League The Historic Trireme Olympias Websites: www.aegeanoil.gr, Table—Aegean Shipping Supports Efforts www.ampni.com of Country’s Top University Comments and suggestions 29 TRAVEL WITH ΑEGEAN are welcome. Arta Aegean News is free of charge and is available, subject to availability, to 14 FLOWS AND CURRENTS any interested person or organization. Trends and News in the Oil and 30 CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT Energy Fields Mediterranean Monk Seal Please Recycle TIME SUMMER 2017 AEGEAN NEWS 3 ANYWHERE AEGEAN UPDATE Aegean’s M/T Lefkas supplies the Queen Elizabeth Aegean Supplies Queen Elizabeth at Port Elizabeth The Port of Savannah in the U.S. state of Georgia On April 17, Aegean Marine Petroleum’s M/T Lefkas supplied the New Aegean Service Center Queen Elizabeth, a Vista-class cruise ship operated by Cunard Line, at Port in Savannah, GA Elizabeth. The Queen Elizabeth is the On July 1, 2017, Aegean launched its second largest ship constructed for newest service center in Savannah, GA Cunard and is capable of carrying up on America’s East Coast. Savannah is the to 2,092 passengers. third largest container port in the United Aegean has been operating in South States. Under the terms of the agreement Africa since 2016, with three double hull bunker barges—M/T Lefkas, M/T with Colonial Terminals, Inc., Aegean will Leros and M/T Tilos—and a 70,000 lease tankage from Colonial's terminal on dwt mother vessel, M/T Umnenga. the Savannah River. Aegean will acquire Vessels are supplied either at anchor- and blend a full range of bunker fuel prod- age or in port (Port Elizabeth and ucts and has agreed to supply Colonial Oil Coega Port). Industries, Inc. with a range of No. 6 oil products for Colonial's truck delivery business. Aege- Marine Fuel RMG 380 and Marine an has contracted with the Vane Brothers Company to provide barge services in the port. The Gasoil (MGO 0.1) is available at ISO Savannah market is well positioned to take advantage of the larger ships transiting through 8217 standards. Operations run on a the Panama Canal. According to the Georgia Ports Authority, the ports handled 350,104 24/7 basis. TEU’s in May 2017, an 11.68% increase on 2016. Expression of Solidarity from the Holy Metropolis of Niκea and Aegean Every summer, Metropolitan Alexios of the Holy Metropolis of Nikea opens the doors of the Metropolis’ summer camp in Stephani, Voiotia and hosts 1,200 children from disadvantaged families who are unable to afford a holiday. The children have the opportunity to get away for a few days, rest, and enjoy deli- cious and nutritious food. Antonis Pavlakis and Soumela Fotiadou of Aegean’s Human Responding to Metropolitan Alexios’ request, Aegean showed great consider- Resources Department ation for the children, donating quantities of food items to the program. 4 AEGEAN NEWS SUMMER 2017 Robert Emmiyan, Dimitris Melissanidis, Sergey Bubka, and Panagiotis Dimakos The group of thirty Aegean service station owners, managers, and employees who participated in the customer service seminar Customer Service Seminar Sergey Bubka and As part of Aegean’s training program, a Robert Emmiyan seminar titled Quality Customer Service Visit Aegean was held at the company’s headquarters On May 26, 2017, sports legends in Piraeus. Sergey Bubka and Robert Emmiyan A total of thirty service stations owners visited Aegean’s headquarters in and employees from across Attica attend- Piraeus. The pair had a friendly meet- ed the seminar. ing with Dimitris Melissanidis, with True to its customer-centric policy, Aege- whom they exchanged views on con- an is committed to organizing seminars temporary sports. and training activities that aim to ensure absolute customer satisfaction. In Memoriam It is with deep regret that the Aegean family bids farewell to an invaluable partner and friend, Raymond Matera. Raymond served as publisher and editor-in-chief of Aegean News for many years.