
Trafigura and Vitol announced their presence in the Mediterranean market two years ago, when they began to successfully compete for import tenders issued by Egyptian state-run firm EGPC, which was switching away from its previous pattern of importing standard 4,t cargoes supplied by firms such as BB Energy, alongside a host of independent bitumen trading companies. It also focused its bitumen shipping activities on medium-sized tankers of around 15, dwt and larger ones of around 30, dwt. Trafigura unit Puma Energy has also been cultivating its global presence in the bitumen market, building or buying and then expanding bitumen terminals in the UK, Spain, Nigeria, Angola and Malaysia over the past few years. In the process, major international trading firms such as Vitol and Trafigura have increased their presence in the market, operating larger state-of-the-art vessels, a process facilitated by a move to bigger terminals that can cope with loading and discharging larger cargoes. Even bitumen, traditionally moved mainly by road tankers to inland markets - especially in Europe, where the remainder was shipped within areas such as the Mediterranean and Scandinavia in 3, dwt tankers - has succumbed to globalisation. This has led to a greater concentration of production at fewer refining locations, accompanied by the installation of cargo terminals to facilitate longer-haul and larger cargo movements across the globe. Fundamental changes in the refining sector in recent years, brought to a head by the approaching IMO sulphur cap on marine fuels, have led to the closure of bitumen units and of refineries with significant output of the road paving product. It recently completed their sale to Dubai-based Prime Tankers and to Sharjah-based bitumen trading and supply firm Richmond Group, respectively, with the vessels renamed Global King I and Asphalt Express by their new owners. If you continue we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Argus Media website. Apr Our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Latest news Latest news from our works and offers and any news around petrolium industries. This complex has Generating packaging units for giving speedy in product, sale, Bitumen-delivery to the customers, facilitating transportation, maintenance and consumption of bitumen, optimizing and developing bitumen-carriage fleet. This Complex has the capability of carry molten bitumen from the all refineries in Iran to all parts of the country and abroad. This Company has more than 50 trucks with tanker for carry bitumen as charter, is the largest land transportation of bitumen complex in Iran. F MLCO: has started its activity since year stepped to the economical activities. E The other parts of this complex is including the suitable platforms for bulk bitumen, offloadingheating position with capacity of 25 trucks and considered as the other excellent properties by this unit. The above complex has the ability of packing and loading for tons Bitumen a day at minimum in rotatory. Chapter 3 cell structure and functionĬ Offloading, Packing and Loading units: This complex has 4 lines and squares for offloading bitumen and filling drum in which 2 squares have capacity of tons and 2 other squares also have capacity of tons. B Drum Manufacturing and painting unit: This complex has 3 drum manufacturing lines with product capacity of each line drums a day. Black Gold Trading Group will be honor by assistance you in any tasks of Bitumen market in Iran such as supply Bitumen, logistic services, carrying bulk oil cargoes, packing, consultation in Bitumen trades and etc…, you can find brief description about us as below.Ī Bitumen production unit: The bitumen production unit of this company has the ability for producing all grades of penetration bitumen having standard logo issued by Iranian standard organization according to the newest current standards in this field. Its focus on quality and time management has drown international and reputable customers. We provide All you need Order what you need and we will provide it to you where ever you are See how we surprise you. Designed by ErtebatWeb Enjoy the New Experience of Commitment. Latest news from our works and offers and any news around petrolium industries.
