We would kindly like to take this opportunity to announce the opening of the SAL Italy Representative Office in the premises of “K” Line (Europe) in Genoa. This office location emerges from a joint venture created between SAL and “K” Line in April 2007. The new office will operate as marketing and sales representation to provide the added value of direct communication to our Italy based clients. Mr Maurizio Pigna will be in charge of the SAL representative office.

As one of the leading heavy lift carriers in the world SAL operates a fleet of 14 modern geared vessels. The vessels, with a combined crane capacity of 1,400t and a speed of 20kn, trade on a semi-liner service between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. With its growing engineering division SAL provides custom-made transportation solutions for all types of project cargoes ranging from heavy machinery, plant equipment, wind energy, cranes and floating cargoes.

Over the past few years SAL has become increasingly involved in the oil and gas/ offshore related projects. The technological challenges of this sector are addressed by both SAL’s skilled technical team as well as a comprehensive new building programme of four heavy lift vessels completed in February 2009. These new buildings have a combined crane capacity of up to 1,400t respectively. This latest enlargement of the fleet by four vessels represents one of the many synergy effects emerging from the joint venture between SAL and “K” Line.

The Genoa office will be staffed with a sales team who are looking forward to discussing some of the recent developments with you and explore ways of cooperation in the Italian market. Please, feel free to contact us and our team will be glad to introduce our services to you.