GLOBAL PETROCHEMICAL
TRADING & LOGISTICS
SOLUTIONS
TRADING & LOGISTICS
SOLUTIONS
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GUPC is an international petrochemical company that conducts business through various operating subsidiaries.
What we do
"Gulf Union Petrochemical Company" (GUPC) has built a leading position in global petrochemical trading and logistics supply solutions, since it started business as a Middle Eastern olefins trader in the late 2000s.
Now over the years we have grown into a global company with local reach across the world. But we have maintained our principles - to add value to our customers and provide service in all aspects of our business.
We offer a unique combination of global reach, fast and effective communication, technical skills, market knowledge and an absolute commitment to customer and supplier partnerships.
Our specialist logistical experience and expert market knowledge are applied to the benefit of our trading partners. Our customers come from all sectors of the chemical industry and all parts of the world.
We provide a complete service, from sourcing and acquiring products to transporting and delivering them.
Our core strength comes from our ability to work quickly and effectively in changing markets, to ensure that we provide fast, on time solutions to the urgent needs of clients as well as building lasting relationships based on trust and understanding.
We are one of the world's leading petrochemical trading and shipping companies.
We handle a wide range of petrochemicals gases and liquids, from bulk liquids and gases to first and second line intermediates and biofuels.
Our portfolio and the scope of our activities have broadened and developed in response to the needs of our customers, and we welcome all enquiries on how we can help meet your product and service needs.
We can supply the chemical you need or buy the product you want to sell, and make all the necessary legal, logistical and administrative arrangements necessary to complete the deal.
We can help hedge physical or financial risk. Our business is built on our ability to manage and minimize risk. Our clients benefit directly from this policy when we handle business.
We have excellent relationships with leading ship owners and operators worldwide as well as in house the expertise needed to ensure your product is shipped safely and effectively.
Our global operations team has a strong track record in shipping and logistics in the various sectors we service. They represent expertise that help us find optimum solutions.
We have special arrangements with terminal operators in key global ports and are able to help you manage these requirements as they arise.
Where we have major contracts we occasional work down to the local plant level and monitor the production and storage numbers daily along with the client.
Services
We have accrued a solid base of skills and expertise,
resources and intelligence in the course of our business and we have been able to
apply these on behalf of customers.
We offer,
a full range of trading and related services. This goes over and beyond the buying, transporting and delivering of petrochemicals in some cases...
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