Aal & Peter Döhle launch operations in Italy

AAL & Peter Döhle launch their multipurpose tramp & projects cooperation in Italy, through OceanWise Corp (OWC) Following the launch of their multipurpose tramp & projects shipping cooperation in May 2015, AAL & Peter Döhle today announced the establishment of a new operation in Italy, through Genoa-based shipping company, OceanWise Corp (OWC), who will act as commercial agents.

Based in Genoa, newly-established OWC will provide customers in Italy and wider Europe with tailor-made tramp and projects solutions to all trading points around the world.  With the combined 80 years technical expertise and know-how of AAL & Peter Döhle, they will offer operational and cost efficiencies, as well as the highest standards of health and safety.  OWC will also harness the two operators’ combined fleet of seven classes of modern multipurpose heavy lift vessel, ranging from 12,000 to 31,000 dwt.  Commenting on the development, Namir Khanbabi, Managing Director of AAL’s Tramp & Projects Division, said: “The launch of this new operation in Italy is testament to the ambitions of the AAL & Peter Döhle co-operation, as well as the expansion of our customer base in Europe and their growing demand for ever more efficient and convenient project cargo solutions.” John Jensen, General Manager of Peter Döhle, added: “The timing of this development could not have been better.  We are seeing that despite increased competition, the market still places high value on working with operators that have a genuine understanding and solid expertise in transporting extremely valuable and complex cargoes, where safety and quality cannot be compromised.”  Maurizio Pigna, Chartering Director of OWC, concluded: “We will work with a wide range of customers from major industry sectors in Italy & Europe. In sectors like renewable energy, there is real growth, and, with our vast market experience and strong global partners in AAL & Peter Döhle, we are perfectly positioned to provide highly competitive transport solutions between any compass point.”