PRESIDENT
Fulvio Carlini FICS
Fulvio Carlini, born in 1957 started his shipping career from joining his family business.
After starting in his family business, Carlini & C Srl, in 1978, Fulvio Carlini held leadership roles across various maritime and logistics companies, including Euro CAM and Savona Terminal. Since 2003, he has served as a Logistics Consultant for Acciaierie Beltrame Spa Group, managing export and import logistics for mills in multiple countries. Currently, he is the Gerant of Marine Chartering Services Sarl in Monaco, specialising in dry cargo chartering and logistics consultancy, and a Director of Conti Carwil Ltd, operating liner services in the Mediterranean and beyond. Carlini also holds industry roles, including Chairman of the Shipbroker Committee of FONASBA, and as a member of BIMCO’s Documentary Committee.
He is married to a shipbroker and has three children.
Marine Chartering ServicesSARL
2, Rue du Gabian
98000 Monaco
Principality of Monaco
Mob: +33 6406 27669
Email: fcarlini@fonasba.org
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Javier Dulce
Javier has been an active Board member of the Centro de Navegación since 1999, serving as its President in 2008. He also led CIANAM from 2012 to 2013 and served as FONASBA Vice President for the Americas in 2012. From 2022 to 2024, he was FONASBA President, marking a peak in his career in institutional representation.
An architect by training from the University of Buenos Aires, Javier is 63 years old and has two children.Agencia Maritima Dulce S.A.
Av. Olazabal 1483
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tel: +54 11 4118 8000 Mob: +54 91166 907219
Email: jdulce@fonasba.org
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Botond Szalma
Mr. Botond Szalma has over 40 years of experience in shipping, logistics, and maritime operations. He has held leadership roles, including CEO of Plimsoll Zrt., managing director of Fluvius Co. Ltd, and former general director of MAHART. As executive vice-president of FONASBA and president of the Hungarian Shipbrokers and Shipping Agents Association, he plays a significant role in the global shipping community. He is also a certified logistics expert and active contributor to professional education and industry development through HALPIM and other organisations.
Plimsoll Co. Ltd.
Forgách u 9/B. 2.e.
1139 Budapest
Hungary
Tel: +36 1210 9805 Mob: +36 2097 21542
Email: bszalma@fonasba.org
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AFRICA
Mohamed Mouselhy
With decades of experience in the shipping and maritime sector, Mr Mohamed Mouselhy stands tall as an icon in the industry and the entire Egyptian community. Within the company, he is the Chairman for Finmar Shipping and Yang Ming Egypt, in addition to CEO for Arkas Egypt. Outside of Finmar, he is President of the Arab Federation of Chambers of Shipping, Chairman of t h e Alexandria Chamber o f Shipping, Vice President of the International Federation of Shipping Agencies (FONASBA), Member of the board of the Alexandria Port Authority, Member of the Alexandria Business Association, Member of AMCHAM Egypt, and Chairman of Ittihad Alexandria Sporting club.
Finmar Shipping Co.
3, Fernand Addah St., El Messalah
21131 Alexandria
Egypt
Tel: +20 3484 9440 Mob: +20 1117 777790
Email: mmouselhy@fonsba.org
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAS
Marcelo Neri
Marcelo Neri is a seasoned professional in the maritime and international trade sectors, with over 15 years of consultancy experience, Marcelo has provided strategic guidance in Ship Agency, Port Operations, and Vessel Chartering, serving companies across 10 Brazilian ports through Alphamar and Alphaport, where he is the CEO and partner. His leadership extends to serving as President of FENAMAR (National Federation of Navigation Agencies) since 2019, after previously leading SINDAMAR for six years.
FENAMAR
Rua Riachuelo, 121, Sala 22,
CEP 11010-911 – Santos, SP
Brasil
Tel: +55 1332 025540
Email: mneri@fonasba.org
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT ASIA
Takazo Iigaki
Takazo Iigaki has had a long career in the shipping and maritime industry. Beginning with Cornes & Co. in 1962, he transitioned to Ben Line Agencies (Japan) Ltd. in 1970. In 1988, he became Director, and by 1994, he was appointed President and Representative Director. Currently, he serves as Chairman of Ben Line Agencies (Japan) Ltd.
Ben Line Agencies (Japan) Ltd
Shinagawa TS Bldg., 4 Fl,
13-40, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku
TOKYO 108-0075
Japan
Tel: +81 3671 80701 Mob: +81 9024 251244
Email: tiigaki@fonasba.org
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT MIDDLE EAST
Dr. Dureid Mahasneh
Dr. Dureid Mahasneh has expertise in marine sciences, shipping, and logistics. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Gargour Shipping Co. and Chairman of the Jordan Shipping Association. His career has included roles such as Director General of Aqaba Ports Corporation, Secretary General of the Jordan Valley Authority, and Advisor for international projects such as USAID and CH2MHill. Dr. Mahasneh has played roles in regional development, bilateral peace talks, and environmental initiatives. He also contributes to education, scientific research, and industry governance through various board memberships, including the German Jordanian University, EDAMA, and the Royal Society for Conservation of Nature.
The Jordan Shipping Association
P.O. Box 184502
Amman 11118
Jordan
Tel: +962 7955 32556
Email: dmahasneh@fonasba.org
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT EUROPE CHAIR, ECASBA
Raymond Troch
Raymond is the FONASBA Regional Vice President for Europe and Chairman for the European Community Association of Shipbrokers and Agents (ECASBA).
He has experience in the global shipowning industry and as ship agent in breakbulk, container and ro-ro activities Customs broker, LCL consolidation & amp; freight forwarding Terminal operator in ro-ro business port agent in cruise, tramp & liner, LNG, project, container, barge operations.
Founding owner of SiRaCo a consulting and intermediary services within the shipping and logistics industry.
SiRaCo GCV
Zeedijk 305 – 8301 Knokke-Heist
Belgium
Tel: +32 4759 77791
Email: Rt@fonasba.com
EDUCATION AND QUALITY
Antonios Venieris
Born in 1976, Antonios Venieris is a second-generation ship agent leading the family business, Venieris Maritime SM SA. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Business & Law and a Master’s degree in Shipping, Trade & Finance, he began his career as a Marketing Assistant at AngloEuropean Agencies in the UK. Following his military service in Greece, where he was discharged as a Second Lieutenant in the Logistics & Warfare Material Corps, Antonios joined the family business in 2001.
Over the years, he advanced through various roles and became President of Venieris Maritime in 2012. Established in 1983, the company provides comprehensive agency services for a wide range of cargoes and vessels. It has represented leading international liner companies in Greece and the Balkans, including Senator Lines, Stinnes Lines, Hanjin, and more recently, Unifeeder A/S and HMM Co. Ltd. Venieris Maritime operates owned offices in major Greek ports and neighboring countries such as Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
Antonios has been a member of the International Maritime Union (IMU) in Greece since 2001, joined its Board in 2018, and has served as President of the Union since 2021.
Venieris Maritime SM SA
2 Navarinou Str, 18531 Piraeus, Greece
Tel: +30 210 4226808 Mob: +30 693 2258258
Email: avenieris@fonasba.org
CHAIR, SHIP BROKER COMMITTEE
Bahadir Tonguc FICS
Bahadır Tonguç started is a maritime professional with extensive experience in the industry, he has held roles as a shipbroker and chartering manager at prominent ship owning companies before founding Supramar Shipping in 2007, a company specializing in chartering services. In addition to leading Supramar, Bahadır Tonguç oversees several other ventures in Turkey and the Netherlands, focusing on deep-sea dry bulk shipping and industrial project cargo logistics. Currently, he serves as the Chairperson of the Shipbroking Committee at the Turkish Chamber of Shipping and is a founding member of the Turkish Shipbrokers Association (GBD). He is also a Documentary Committee Member of BIMCO and the Immediate Past President of The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Türkiye Branch.
Supramar Shipping and Trading Ltd.
Barbaros Mah. Begonya Sk. Nidakule Atasehir Bati ½
Atasehir – Istanbul
Turkiye
Website: www.supramar.com.tr
Tel: +90 21648 63030 Gsm TR: +90 50637 17368
Gsm NL: +316273 30825
Email: btonguc@fonasba.org
CHAIR, SHIP AGENT COMMITTEE CHAIR
Julio Delfino
Julio J. Delfino was born in 1976 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
After obtaining his bachelor degree in business economics, and his master degree in finance and economics at the beginning of the millennium, both from the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, he started his career working as financial advisor in investment banking. Later on, he held different leadership roles within various multinational companies, including Mondelez – Kraft Foods. He made his first steps in the logistics sector working for Terminales Rio de la Plata. In 2004, Julio joined the Delfino Family shipping and transportation business as the sixth generation of the oldest private company in Argentina founded in 1838. In 2018, he became president and owner of Delfino Global with offices in Argentina, Uruguay and business presence in LATAM and beyond. Delfino also holds major institutional roles, as President since 2018 of Centro de Navegación Argentina, bringing together and representing as chamber the interests of maritime agents, port terminals, port authorities and other stakeholders related to shipping, logistics and foreign trade; as Member for the last decade of CIANAM Execom; and as Secretary for the last 15 years of the Asia Pacific Chamber.
He is married and has three children so far.
Antonio Maria Delfino SANyC
Av. San Martín 439, piso 2º
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tel: +54 11322 13311 Mob: +54 91144 002986
Email: jdelfino@fonasba.org
Co-opted Members
Antonio Belmar da Costa
An advocate for sustainable intermodal transport, he has been an invited teacher at Escola Europea de Short Sea Shipping since 2007. Previously, Antonio held key positions at MacAndrews, including Commercial Director and Financial Director, during a successful 10-year tenure.
Additionally, within FONASBA, he chaired the European Community of Agents and Ship Brokers Association (ECASBA) from 2008 to 2018, further showcasing expertise in international maritime affairs.Associaçao dos Agentes Navegação de Portugal (AGEPOR)
Gare Maritima da Rocha
Rocha do Conde de Óbidos
1350-352 Lisbon
Portugal
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-belmar-da-costa-74975610/
Mob: +351 9172 35262
Email: abelmar@fonasba.org
Mohammed El Mezouar
Mohamed is the General Manager of HAMAG Group, a Morocco-based organization providing a range of maritime and logistics services, including ship agency, ship brokerage, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and trucking. Driven by a client-first approach, HAMAG Group is committed to simplifying supply chain operations and delivering reliable, efficient solutions.
With a wealth of experience in the shipping and logistics sector, Mohamed takes pride in fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the industry. His focus on building strong partnerships and implementing best practices has helped HAMAG Group become a trusted partner for clients and stakeholders alike.
Mohamed also serves on the Executive Committee of FONASBA, where his extensive industry experience and commitment to best practices contribute to promoting the organization’s mission of advancing the maritime sector’s interests and upholding high professional standards globally.
HAMAG Group
355 Boulevard Mohammed V
Casablanca Morocco
LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/mohamed-el-mezouar
Company website: www.hamag.ma
Tel: +212 5222 45858 Mob: +212 6614 29305
Email: melmezouar@fonasba.org
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