Tue 15 Jul 2014, 11:01 GMT

Bunker firm announces US staff changes


Personnel changes include the appointment of new managing director in the United States.



Fratelli Cosulich has announced a number of staff changes at its Asamar Inc. New York representative office.

After three years at the helm of the New York office, Fabrizio Forghieri has returned to the company's headquarters in Italy, where he will be focusing on the development of its bunker yachting division, Femo Bunker S.r.l..

Luigi Galbiati has been named managing director of the New York office.

Fratelli Cosulich has also announced the latest addition to its US bunker trading team, Simone Garuzzo, who has formed part of the company's bunker desk in Genoa for several years. Prior to this, he was a Sale and Purchase (S&P) broker.

Fratelli Cosulich is a diversified multinational group founded in 1857. Today, the business operates in 15 countries. Its activities include marine fuels trading and physical supply, ship owning, ship management, ship agency and yacht services, freight forwarding and steel trading.


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