Established in 1955 by Salvatore Cafiero in Naples, Italy, the Augustea Group is a provider of sea transportation services, which mainly operates in the following business segments:
- dry bulk shipping;
- deep sea towing services;
- transportation with oceanic barges.
Under the control of the Cafiero-Zagari families, over the decades Augustea Group has grown to become a leading and reputable player in the shipping industry, with offices/operating branches in Naples and Augusta (Italy), London, Singapore, Malta, Buenos Aires, Philippines and Colombia.
Augustea employs more than 150 onshore people and more than 530 crewmembers.