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Fratelli Cosulich posts 74.5% on year increase in net profit, bunkering segment leads revenue generation

‘Another year has concluded, and I would like to use just one word to describe it: success. I want to be clear,’ states Stefano Abate, CFO of Fratelli Cosulich Group.

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July 25, 2023

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Genoa-based international shipping, shipments and logistics company Fratelli Cosulich Group on Monday (24 July) posted a 74.5% on year increase in net profit during its financial year that ended 31 December 2022 (FY 2022).

It recorded EUR 52.2 million (USD 57.8 million) of net profit in FY 2022 from EUR 29.9 million in FY 2021, according to latest financial figures.

Total group revenue was EUR 2.2 billion in FY 2022, up 46.7 % from revenue of EUR 1.5 billion in FY 2021.

Notably, revenue from the group’s bunkering business, specifically ‘Bunker trading revenues and bunker fees’ segment recorded revenue of EUR 1.8 billion for FY 2022; up 50% from revenue of EUR 1.2 billion for FY 2022.

Net profit of the group’s bunkering business in FY 2022 was recorded at EUR 12.6 million.

“The 2022 outstanding results [for the marine fuel and LNG segment] are directly linked to the capabilities of our team to transform this concept in a mantra for their daily operations,” explained the group.

“The financial performance of our business unit has been the best to date, with a Gross Profit that more than doubled compared to the previous year.

“Due to the significant price increase during 2022, our efforts have been to optimise our credit lines while focusing on those transactions making the best economic contribution.”

The group, similar to FY 2021, experienced positive performance in its bunker trading segment.

“With regard to bunker trading, which during 2021 had repositioned itself to values in line with the average of past years, during 2022 it experienced again, as happened in 2020 with the shock generated by the introduction of the VLSFO on the market, a moment unpredictable increase in margins caused by the increase in the price of crude oil under the pressure of international tensions,” it explained.

Stefano Abate, CFO of Fratelli Cosulich Group, was pleased with the results.

“Another year has concluded, and I would like to use just one word to describe it: success. I want to be clear. I use this concept with great consciousness borrowing its old meaning from the Latin "succedere", namely 'coming close after'. And 2022 was more than ever the result of the two previous years. A year in which we came close to, met, and exceeded all of our business and, more significantly, our financial goals,” he said.

Manifold Times previously reported the Group announcing the christening and launch of its second small-scale LNG bunkering vessel Paolina Cosulich.

The company also recently signed a long-term time charter agreement with Titan for its LNG bunker vessel Alice Cosulich. It also announced it became the first supplier in Italy and one of the first in Europe to deliver bio-VLSFO (Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil) in February 2023.

In April, International Bunker Industry Association announced Timothy Cosulich, Board Member of Fratelli Cosulich would continue his role as Chair of IBIA.

Photo credit: Fratelli Cosulich
Published: 25 July, 2023

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The vessel will be the third LNG-fuelled ferry operated by MOL Sunflower, following the Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki, which have been in service on the Osaka-Beppu route from 2023.

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Singapore: Notice of preferential dividend issued for Asia-Pacific Shipyard

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A notice of preferential dividend for Otto Marine Limited, which is in liquidation, was published on the Government Gazette on Friday (9 September).

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Name of Company : Asia-Pacific Shipyard Pte Ltd (In Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
Unique Entity No./Registration No. : 197300183MAddress of Registered Office : 8 Wilkie Road, #03-08 Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095

Last Day for Receiving Proofs : 6 February 2025

Name of Liquidators : Ng Kian Kiat and Yap Hui Li

Address of Liquidators : c/o RSM SG Corporate Advisory Pte. Ltd., 8 Wilkie Road #03-08, Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095

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SEA-LNG report: Number of LNG-fuelled vessels in operation up by over 33% in 2024

Based on its latest ‘View from the Bridge’ report, SEA-LNG reported an annual vessel growth of over 33% to 638 LNG-fuelled vessels in operation worldwide in 2024.

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SEA-LNG report: Number of LNG-fuelled vessels in operation up by over 33% in 2024

Industry coalition SEA-LNG on Thursday (24 January) reported an annual vessel growth of over 33% to 638 LNG-fuelled vessels in operation worldwide in 2024.

This was one of the findings of SEA-LNG’s annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2024 as another year of growth for the LNG pathway.

Analysing data from SEA-LNG members, the report found that global market adoption and growth reached record heights in 2024.

Looking forward, over 1,200 vessels are expected to be operating by the end of 2028. In 2024, LNG dual-fuelled vessels accounted for 70% of alternative fuelled tonnage ordered, excluding LNG Carriers, up from 43% in 2023.

This record expansion follows the growing availability of LNG bunker fuel beyond the traditional bunkering hubs. Currently, LNG bunkers are accessible in approximately 198 ports worldwide, and plans are underway for bunkering facilities in an additional 78 ports. This comes as over 60 LNG bunkering vessels are operating today, marking a 22% increase from 2023.

The ‘View from the Bridge’ report also highlights how the LNG pathway took a significant step in 2024, with liquified biomethane delivering on decarbonisation and regular renewable e-methane supplies expected in 2026.

SEA-LNG members are prepared to offer biomethane bunkers in some 70 ports globally, with multiple bunkering operations already taking place.

A highlight was the successful biomethane bunkering pilot as part of the Methane Track within the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). This was the first practical delivery of any international Green Corridor since they were announced as part of the Clydebank Declaration at COP 26 in Glasgow.

Peter Keller, chairman of SEA-LNG, said: “Our latest View from the Bridge reaffirms the importance of the LNG pathway as a practical and realistic route to shipping’s decarbonisation now. We continue to believe that the shipping industry is heading towards a successful multi-fuel future where LNG will always play a critical role.”

“To deliver net zero by 2050 across the global shipping fleet, a basket of fuels is required and the LNG pathway will continue to lead the way. This is not a case of my fuel versus your fuel but rather which fuel best allows the industry to reach its stated goals. The LNG pathway provides the path to net zero.”

SEA-LNG’s latest report also highlights that 2024 has seen considerable progress in addressing methane slip. “Advances in eliminating methane slip, in combination with biomethane and e-methane, provide a clear, effective, and viable long-term pathway towards net zero emissions. Shipowners and operators can be confident that the vessels ordered today are future-proofed for their lifespan.”

“With a proven track record of technical improvements to reduce methane slip and upstream emissions, coupled with tighter regulations from global and regional authorities, we continue to believe methane slip will be a non-issue by the end of this decade,” Keller continued.

FuelEU Maritime will be a key regulation in advancing shipping industry decarbonisation, heading into 2025. According to analysis from SEA-LNG, FuelEU Maritime creates a favourable environment for the LNG pathway.

With the ability to achieve GHG emissions reductions of up to 23%, LNG-fuelled vessels are compliant until 2039. The use of liquefied biomethane and e-methane can extend compliance through to 2050 and beyond.

Note: The full report is available for download here.

Photo credit: SEA-LNG
Published: 24 January, 2025