The collaboration of the Genoese maritime agencies Intermare and Kestrel Italia in the field of maritime transport of project cargo and of exceptional packages placed under the company of new KestrelMare was enlarged to include the German Harren Group which, like the two Italian companies, is also active in this sector and is the majority shareholder of Intermare. KestrelMare, in fact, has become the new office of representation in Italy of the Harren Group and its SAL brands Heavy Lift, Intermarine and Combi Lift active in the maritime transport of exceptional cargo, and also operates at JSI Alliance joint venture between the Dutch Jumbo Shipping, of which Kestrel Italia has been commercial agent for over 30 years, as a partner of SAL Heavy Lift.

KestrelMare, which is based in Genoa, is led by Adolfo Herrero, Guglielmo Viola, Stefania Morasso and Marco Campodonico. "KestrelMare - recalled Herrero, general manager of Kestrel Italia - is taking over all the business units of Intermare and Kestrel Italia, uniting them under a single brand. The New team combines experienced staff from both previous company, allowing us to offer much more and dedicated to all our customers".

"Italy - commented the CEO of Harren Group, Martin Harren - is a market with a future very brilliant for the Project Cargo and Heavy Lift segments. We have long seen great potential in it. The creation of KestrelMare is a very important strategic step for us. It offers new perspectives and opportunities in Italy and throughout the Mediterranean region. We already know Kestrel very well - Harren continued - for many years it was the of our friends and partners of Jumbo. KestrelMare is a real powerhouse in the international shipping industry, making the joint venture between the three brands a combination perfect. All three companies have a long history in common. Now they can look forward together to a bright future."