Shipping

"Avin International S.A. is active in the transportation of crude oil, gas and petroleum products. Avin is one of the world’s leading independent shipment oil operators owned by the Vardinoyannis family; Avin International S.A. – owned by Vardis Vardinogiannis is deeply involved in cooperation with the Iranian regime to assist them to bypass sanctions;" (IFMAT, "Our Senior Diplomat In Iran: Report," 7/25/2019). 

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“While NITC continues to be the market leader in terms of the number of ships deployed for loading crude from Iran, other companies with ships loading from the country include Dynacom, Delta Tankers, Euronav, Polembros, COSCO, Avin International, Olympic Shipping and Management, New Shipping and Thenamaris, it said.” (Platts, "Tankers: Sharp Rise in Iran's Crude Oil Shipments to Europe," March 2017).

“While NITC continues to be the market leader in terms of the number of ships deployed for loading crude from Iran, other companies with ships loading from the country include Dynacom, Delta Tankers, Euronav, Polembros, COSCO, Avin International, Olympic Shipping and Management, New Shipping and Thenamaris, it said.” (Platts, "Tankers: Sharp Rise in Iran's Crude Oil Shipments to Europe," March 2017).

According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, Euronav vessels have called at Iranian ports on at least 28 occasions. 

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“While NITC continues to be the market leader in terms of the number of ships deployed for loading crude from Iran, other companies with ships loading from the country include Dynacom, Delta Tankers, Euronav, Polembros, COSCO, Avin International, Olympic Shipping and Management, New Shipping and Thenamaris, it said.” (Platts, Tankers: Sharp Rise in Iran's Crude Oil Shipments to Europe," March 2017).

“While NITC continues to be the market leader in terms of the number of ships deployed for loading crude from Iran, other companies with ships loading from the country include Dynacom, Delta Tankers, Euronav, Polembros, COSCO, Avin International, Olympic Shipping and Management, New Shipping and Thenamaris, it said.” (Platts, "Tankers: Sharp Rise in Iran's Crude Oil Shipments to Europe," March 2017).

"Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has received authorisation as a recognised organisation from Iran’s maritime administration – Ports and Maritime Organisation. Strengthening its presence further in the Middle East, IRClass has also set up an office in Tehran to offer its services to the Iranian maritime sector. The agreement was signed on 5 February 2017 at a ceremony held in Tehran. 'The Middle East is a key focus market and we see significant potential for growth. India and Iran share strong historical ties both in terms of trade as well as culture,' said Suresh Sinha, md of IRClass. 'The trade between two countries is expanding rapidly. We are confident that this development will further the cause of increasing trade and benefit the maritime industry in both countries,' said Sinha. IRClass has also been engaged with Iranian Classification Society and had signed a MOU for co-operation in January 2015." (Seatrade Maritime, "India Register of Shipping Earns Iran Recognition and Opens Tehran Office," 2/20/2017). 

"According to Jean-Marc PELTIER – Liner Department Manager, Worms Services Maritimes Agency - Le Havre: 'This is a great opportunity offered to the French importers and exporters who wish to develop their trade with Iran. This country, which has around 80 million inhabitants, is a high-potential market, especially regarding the sectors of chemistry, agri-food (flour, milk, etc.) cosmetics, electrical appliances, retail and of course automotive trade as well as Oil & Gas industry.  While world trade with traditional Asian partners is slowing down, promising perspectives with the Iranian market are most welcome.' It’s worth noting that Worms Services Maritimes, HDASCO Line agent for France, is offering 20’ and 40 ‘ dry containers. The agent also provides a conventional service from Northern Europe to the Persian Gulf on inducement." (HAROPA Website, "A New Shipping Service to Iran: The Iranian Shipping Company HDASCO (IRISL Group) Comes Back to Le Havre" 1/18/2017).

"Iranian national shipping company HDASCO Line plans to launch a new container shipping service between Haropa – Port of Le Havre and Iranian and Iraqi ports, starting from February 2017." (February 2017)
 

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"Starting February 2017, HDASCO Line provides a new commercial offer between HAROPA – Port of Le Havre and many Iranian and Iraqi ports. HDASCO Line (Hafez Darya Arya Shipping Company), also named HDS lines, is the Iranian national shipping company specialized in container transport and a subsidiary of IRISL Group (Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines)... Le Havre calls are every Tuesday at the Terminal de France (TDF) and handled by the Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP). “HDASCO Line is a well-known shipping line at the port of Le Havre, says Hervé CORNEDE - HAROPA Commercial and Marketing Director: before the embargo, the Iranian containerships called at Le Havre every week between 2006 and 2009, connecting the main Iranian ports”. According to Jean-Marc PELTIER – Liner Department Manager, Worms Services Maritimes Agency - Le Havre: “This is a great opportunity offered to the French importers and exporters who wish to develop their trade with Iran." (HAROPA Website, "A New Shipping Service to Iran: The Iranian Shipping Company HDASCO (IRISL Group) Comes Back to Le Havre," 1/18/2017).

"Samkang M&T (100090) has signed a 27 billion won (US$17.50 million) MOU with Iranian shipbuilder ISOICO to install a 1000-ton crane, it said on July 20.  The deal amounts to 14.04 percent of the firm’s latest total sales. The contract will expire March 18, 2018." (July 20, 2016). 

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Shipbuilders vying to land more projects amid a global drought in demand are eyeing countries in the Middle East, attracted by eased sanctions against Iran and signs of international oil price recoveries... Since Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a $700 million order to build 10 vessels for Iran’s state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines last week, expectations are growing for other shipbuilders to ink new deals as well. Currently, Iran owns 175 ships. Among them, 43 are more than 20 years old and 110 are more than 10 years old, according to shipping research company Clarksons. Replacement orders for ships older than 20 years alone could result in orders of container and bulk carriers worth more than a trillion won... In September, shipbuilder Samkang M&T inked a $398.8 million deal with Iran’s state-run shipyard Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex. The amount is not as big, but it equals roughly two years of revenue. Samkang will supply a 1,000 ton crane and build facilities for the shipyard. (Korea JoongAng Daily,  "Shipbuilders set sights on contracts in Mideast," 12/15/2016).

"Poland’s Ciech Group, one of the leaders on the European chemical industry, has halted trade with Iran after the country’s top diplomat called on the EU to show “great empathy” towards US motives in reimposing sanctions on Tehran." (5/29/2018).

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In May 2017, Ciech revealed that “[i]n Q1 2017, Ciech Sarzyna received registration of a new product in Poland (Chwastox Complex) and registration of the existing plant protection chemicals in Iran, Azerbaijan, and Spain.”  (Ciech Group, “Ciech Group: Solid financial results in Q1 2017,” 17/05/2017). 

In January 2017, Ciech CEO Tomaz Grzela said that his Ciech was “interested in investments in Iran in bunkering and transporting LNG, LPG and petrochemicals.” (Central European Financial Observer, “Poland plans to expand cooperation with Iranian companies in maritime transport,” 1/24/2017). 

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A November 2016 article also stated, “National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and Polish company Ciech Trading SA, a subsidiary of Ciech SA are willing to sign an agreement aimed at transporting Iranian crude, LNG and petrochemicals as well as bunker of ships.”  (Poland at Sea, “Poland ready to cooperate with Iran in marine transportation,” 10/04/2017

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"Iran and Poland held negotiations in Tehran over launching a joint shipping line for transport of crude oil, petrochemical products as well as liquefied gas. A fresh round of talks was conducted in Tehran between National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and Poland’s Ciech Trading S.A. to establish a joint company to transport petrochemicals and liquefied gas in addition to development of bunkering industry. Tomasz Grzela, Managing Director of Ciech Trading S.A., said at the meeting that his company eyes expansion of ties with NITC in the post-JCPOA era; “accordingly, we are eager to begin joint investment in a wide variety of fields like bunkering as well as carrying of petrochemical products and liquefied natural gas (LNG).” The Polish official asserted that a joint firm will be formed by NITC and Ciech Trading S.A. in order to bolster relations." (Mehr News Agency, "Iran, Poland to establish joint shipping line," 11/22/2016).

"Managing Director of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) Sirus Kian Ersi says the NITC welcomes expansion of relations with Greek companies. "NITC welcomes expansion of relations with Greek companies," Ersi made the remark in a meeting with Greek Ambassador to Tehran Georgios Ayfantis in Tehran on Saturday. He said a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), already signed with Greek George Moundreas & Co. is under investigation to secure maximum interests of the two sides." Since when an MoU has been signed between the NITC and George Moundreas & Co., many sessions have been held and the two sides have become acquainted with each other's capability and activity, trying to find executive mechanisms for mutual cooperation and attaining mutual interests." (SHANA, "NITC Welcomes Ties with Greek Companies," 11/1/2016).