Innovative and
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since 1969

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ABOUT US

Excellence in ship
agency solutions

Founded in 1969, our ship agency business has been a cornerstone of our group, offering our customers unparalleled stability and reliability.

Headquartered in Genoa, the Banchero Costa Maritime Agency operates through its extensive network of Italian branch offices and international connections, covering regions including Italy, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Area, North Africa, the Persian Gulf, and the Black Sea.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Expertise meets innovation

1.

Seamless and efficient routine operations

Ensuring smooth and timely execution of daily tasks, prioritizing efficiency without compromising quality.

2.

Rapid response in emergencies and special circumstances

Offering swift and reliable solutions, even in the most urgent or complex situations.

3.

Exclusive booking at leading Italian marinas

Access to premier Italian marinas for seamless docking and premium services.

4.

Expert handling of immigration procedures for crew and guests

Simplifying immigration for crew and passengers, ensuring compliance and ease.

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MILESTONE JOURNEY

Our story
in a timeline

1968 BANCHERO COSTA & C. IS FOUNDED IN GENOVA

Dry cargo chartering

1969 BANCHERO COSTA & C. AGENZIA MARITTIMA SPA, Genova

Ship agency, bunker broking, yacht assistance & transports, logistics, customs assistance, ship supplies, sale & purchase, newbuilding

1972 BANCHERO COSTA & C. AGENZIA MARITTIMA SPA, Genova

Tanker chartering, research

1975 BANCHERO COSTA INSURANCE BROKER SPA, Genova

Cargo, industrial & commercial, marine, specialties, claims

1979 BANCOSTA SA
Geneva

Dry cargo chartering, sale & purchase, newbuilding

1980 BANCOSTA SA
Geneva

Offshore

1991 JANUAMAR, Genova

Dry cargo chartering

1995 JANUAMAR, Genova

Finance

1997 BANCOSTA TOKYO REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, Tokyo

Sale & purchase, newbuilding

1998 BANCOSTA MONACO S.A.M., Monaco

Sales & purchase, newbuilding, dry cargo chartering, projects

2000 BANCOSTA UK LTD, London

Dry cargo chartering

2001 BANCOSTA ORIENTE LTD, Hong Kong

Sale & purchase, newbuilding

2004 BANCOSTA UK LTD, Beijing

Dry cargo chartering, sale & purchase, newbuilding

2006 BANCOSTA UK LTD, Beijing

Repair yards representation, towage & salvage broking

2012 BANCOSTA MEDIORIENTAL SERVICES DMCC, Dubai

Dry cargo chartering, sale & purchase, newbuilding

2015 Trading in non-ferrous metals

Partners with Cauvin Metals, Genova

2016 BC INSURANCE SA, Lugano

Marine

2018 BANCOSTA ORIENTE LIMITED KOREA, Seoul

Sale & purchase, newbuilding. Trading in petcoke & biomass - partners with SAIF, Genova

2020 BANCOSTA BENELUX B.V., The Hague

Cruise ship chartering, sale & purchase, newbuilding

2021 Trading in ferro alloys

Partners with BBC Alloys, Genova

2022 BANCOSTA ORIENTE LIMITED SHANGHAI, Shanghai

Dry cargo chartering

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OUR SERVICES

Comprehensive
maritime solutions

Port Agent,
Hub Agent


Coordinating all port-related operations efficiently and seamlessly.

Owners' Protective
Agent


Safeguarding the interests of owners through every stage of the process.

Husbandry &
Supervising Agent


Providing support for crew, vessel, and supply needs, with oversight for smooth operations.

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Charterers
Assistance


Offering reliable support for charterers at every stage of their journey.

Customs, Forwarding
Services


Managing custom procedure, forwarding agent activities, warehousing for cargo -spare parts and provvisions.

Yachting
Services


Full assistance to the Captain / Owners and Guests to any sailing and motorboat yacht everywhere they need.

Intelligence & Cargo
Surveyor Assistance


Providing cargo insights and inspection support for informed decision-making.

Ship Repair Yards
Representation


Helping clients choose top-tier shipyards based on performance and location.

Towage
Services


Coordinating the handling and transfer of non-self-propelled structures and systems.

Salvage
Broking


Exclusive representatives of Resolve Marine for emergency response and wreck removal.

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OUR NETWORK

With headquarters in Genoa, supported by branch offices across Italy and an extensive international network, we operate as:

PORT AGENTS

Genoa (Head Office)

Other Ports
Ancona, Augusta, Bari, Brindisi, Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, Gela, La Spezia, Leghorn, Messina, Milazzo, Monfalcone, Naples, Ravenna, Santa Panagia, Savona, Taranto, Trieste, Venice

Many Other Italian Ports

HUB AGENTS

Mediterranean Ports

Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Israel, Malta, North Africa, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey

North European Ports
Black Sea ports (all locations), Estonia, Germany, Holland, Latvia, Lithuania, UK

Worldwide

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TESTING & CERTIFICATIONS SRL

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