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AEC load Supramaxes in the Persian Gulf destined for the Red Sea

29 de July de 2013

The performance of a Supramax Cement Clinker contract from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea is well under way. AEC has the internal knowledge and experience to provide first class service and ensure a smooth operation for such commodity and trade.

MV Grebe Bulker was one of the Supramaxes that have carried the Cement Clinker.

Clinker consists of various calcium silicates, including tricalcium silicate (Ca3SiO5, also written CaO.Ca2SiO4) and dicalcium silicate (Ca2SiO4). Tricalcium aluminate and calcium aluminoferrite are other common components. These components are often generated in situ by heating various clays and limestone.

AEC signs Japanese New Building Contract

4 de June de 2013

In line with the company’s strategy plan, AEC has signed a contract with a first class Japanese shipyard for the building of modern Eco Bulk Carriers.

‘We are extremely satisfied with the latest developments, which have now resulted in the contract signing’ says Mr. Thomas Mayr head of AEC’s S & P department. ‘The first steps have been taken towards the goal of creating an ultra-modern Eco AEC fleet. Our focus is on quality and efficiency in all respects and it is therefore not by coincidence that we have acted in Japan, being the world’s leading shipbuilding nation of quality ships.

‘The further terms and details of the contract remains private and confidential. We respect our contract partner and have no reason to go into futher details at this stage. However, I can say that the new Eco vessels will be a perfect match for AEC’s Dry Cargo business’ Mr. Mayr continues.

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AEC purchase a 2004 Japanese Handysize

31 de May de 2013

AEC is aquiring a 33,500 dwat Japanese built Handysize Bulk Carrier with expected delivery/take over during end July/beginning August 2013.

‘Extensive work and efforts have been put into selecting this Japanese Handysize vessel’ says Mr. Thomas Mayr head of AEC’s S & P department. We are looking for second hand vessels with decent speed and consumption, specifications that are suitable for our trades and with a strong preference for Japanese vessels. The acquired vessel, that will be renamed MV AEC Belief, meet our requirements’ Mr. Mayr continues.

‘Our investors have showed the expected trust in AEC’s Management and it has therefore been possible to follow through with our strategy plan’ says CFO Eduardo de Paiva Sa Freitas and continues ‘ We currently have various interesting projects in the pipeline and look forward to some exiting years to come’.

AEC load Supramaxes in the Persian Gulf destined for the Red Sea

AEC signs Japanese New Building Contract

AEC purchase a 2004 Japanese Handysize

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