Istanbul, Türkiye | September 15, 2025 – In a strategic move to deepen its footprint in the European and Mediterranean bunker markets, Hawks Group has officially launched its new trading office in Istanbul under the banner of Hawks Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şirketi. This expansion marks a significant step in Hawks’ ongoing mission to build a truly global marine fuel trading network.
Strategic Appointments Fuel Istanbul Office Launch
As part of this launch, seasoned Bunker Traders Cemil Ünsal and Göksu Mete have joined Hawks Group, bringing with them a combined depth of commercial, operational, and client-facing expertise that spans the full spectrum of the bunkering industry.
Göksu Mete joins from previous trading roles at Asmira and Med Petroleum, where she built a strong portfolio in Mediterranean markets. Cemil Ünsal brings a well-rounded background, having served as a bunker buyer for GN Group, worked with physical supplier CYE, and most recently operated as a bunker trader—making him uniquely positioned to manage both supplier and client dynamics.
“We are delighted to welcome both Cemil Ünsal and Göksu Mete to our team,” said Hassan Rifau, CEO of Hawks Group. “Their comprehensive experience across trading, supply, and procurement will be instrumental as we deepen our engagement in Türkiye and expand further across Europe and the Mediterranean basin.”
Istanbul: A Strategic Nexus for European & Global Trading
The opening of the Istanbul office further strengthens Hawks Group’s international reach and positions the company to better serve clients transiting key maritime corridors including the Bosphorus Strait, Black Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, and European markets.
Türkiye’s dynamic maritime economy and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia make it an ideal base for Hawks Group’s next phase of growth. With access to both regional and global shipping traffic, the Istanbul office is set to become a vital hub for the company’s bunker and cargo trading operations.
A Growing Global Footprint
The launch of Hawks Dış Ticaret follows a period of rapid global expansion for Hawks Group, including strategic investments in fleet development, physical supply networks, and trading operations across multiple geographies.
Headquartered in the Maldives, Hawks Group is a licensed physical supplier in Maldives, Sri Lanka, and at high seas in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Its international trading office network now spans:
- Maldives
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Monaco
- Shanghai
- Kuala Lumpur
- Colombo
- Istanbul
With over half a million metric tonnes of bunkers and cargo traded in 2024, Hawks Group continues to set benchmarks for reliability, compliance, and customer service in the global marine fuel supply chain.
About Hawks Group
Hawks Group is a leading marine fuel supply company headquartered in the Maldives, with a growing operational presence in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Over the past decade, The Hawks Group has built a reputation for certified fuel quality, timely deliveries, and customized trading and bunkering solutions for commercial fleets, offshore operators, and luxury vessels.
The company operates a diverse fleet of tankers and barges, and facilitates global fuel trading and cargo transactions through its strategically located offices.
Source The Hawks Group