a publicly traded master limited partnership, global is a midstream logistics and marketing company that owns, controls, or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of petroleum products and renewable fuels in the northeast. global also is one of the largest distributors of gasoline, distillates, residual oil and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers and commercial customers in new england and new york. the partnership is a leader in the transportation of crude oil and other products by rail across its “virtual pipeline” from the mid-continental u.s. and canada to the east and west coasts for distribution to refiners and others. with nearly 1,600 locations, primarily in the northeast, global also is one of the largest independent owners, suppliers and operators of gasoline stations and convenience stores. global’s convenience stores are comprised of: alltown, mr. mike's, xtramart, on the run and fast freddie's. global is no. 180 in the fortune 500 list of america’s larges