ADNOC Logistics & Services

Name

ADNOC Logistics & Services

Legal name

ADNOC Logistics & Services plc

Website

https://adnocls.ae

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Maritime Logistics

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ), Data Integration, APIs & Telematics Data Platforms (TLABAJAM)

Keywords

• Maritime logistics services
• Offshore energy logistics
• Commercial shipping services
• Marine support services
• Petroleum port operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Integrated Logistics: Comprehensive offshore logistics solutions including transportation of people, materials, equipment, fuel and water; diving support; support base and shoreside support services; materials handling and storage; and EPC projects. Revenue of $2,529 million in FY2025.
2. Shipping: Commercial shipping for transportation of crude oil, LNG, LPG, refined products, and dry bulk. Includes VLCCs, LNG carriers, VLECs, VLACs, and dry bulk vessels. Revenue of $2,125 million in FY2025 following Navig8 acquisition.
3. Services: Marine and onshore services including terminal operations, warehousing, maritime traffic management, petroleum ports operations, oil spill and HNS response, commercial pools management, ship management, and bunkering. Revenue of $362 million in FY2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ADNOC L&S provides fully integrated energy maritime logistics services across three segments: Integrated Logistics (offshore support vessels, jack-up barges, diving support, materials handling, EPC projects), Shipping (crude oil, LNG, LPG, refined products, dry bulk transportation using VLCCs, LNG carriers, VLECs, VLACs), and Marine Services (petroleum port operations, oil spill and HNS response, terminal operations, ship management, bunkering, commercial pools). The company serves ADNOC Group companies and international energy customers across 50+ countries using a fleet of 340+ owned and 800+ total operated vessels, supported by proprietary AI-enabled platforms (ILSP, ILMS, Smart Port Solution).

Product overview

ADNOC L&S operates as a fully integrated global energy maritime logistics company with three core business segments: Integrated Logistics, Shipping, and Marine Services. The Integrated Logistics segment provides offshore logistics solutions including OSV and Jack-Up Barge operations through the proprietary ILSP and ILMS digital platforms. The Shipping segment operates a diversified fleet transporting crude oil, LNG, LPG, refined products, and dry bulk. The Marine Services segment delivers terminal operations, oil spill response, and bunkering services. The company also offers AI-enabled solutions including the Smart Port Solution and autonomous vessel technology, supported by the E-Services customer portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Logistics Comprehensive offshore logistics services including transportation of people, materials, equipment, fuel, and water; diving support; support base and shoreside support services; materials handling and storage; and EPC projects. Delivered to ADNOC Group companies and global energy customers using a fleet of offshore support vessels and jack-up barges. Generated $2,529 million in FY2025 revenue.
• Shipping Commercial shipping solutions for transportation of energy and related products including crude oil (VLCCs), LNG (LNG carriers), LPG (VLECs/VLACs), refined products, and dry bulk. Delivers to over 50 countries using a large diversified fleet of modern, technologically advanced vessels. Generated $2,125 million in FY2025 revenue.
• Marine Services Comprehensive marine and onshore services including terminal operations, warehousing and onshore materials handling, maritime traffic management, petroleum ports operations, oil spill and HNS response, commercial pools management, ship management, and bunkering. ADNOC L&S is the only operator licensed to service all petroleum ports in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Generated $362 million in FY2025 revenue.
• AI Smart Port Solution Gulf region's first AI-powered Smart Port Solution for petroleum port operations. Reduces vessel turnaround time by up to 90% and cuts service sourcing from three hours to 45 seconds. Expected to save $950,000 annually by 2028. Sold to energy sector port operators and petroleum terminals.
• Integrated Logistics Services Platform (ILSP) Comprehensive offshore logistics platform providing customers with advanced planning and resource optimization capabilities through a single digital interface. Centralizes supply chain management, logistics planning, and maritime support services. Enhancements have expanded cargo capacity by up to 40%.
• Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) AI-enabled system empowering offshore maritime planners to optimize routes and schedules, improve operational efficiency, ensure timely delivery of energy products, reduce manual workload, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• E-Services Customer Portal Customer-facing system providing access for customers to monitor and manage their interface with ADNOC L&S. Provides self-service capabilities for key account interactions and operational requests.
• Remotely Operated Landing Craft Vessel (SeaOwl) UAE's first remotely operated landing craft vessel developed with French technology firm SeaOwl. Features AI and satellite control systems to improve offshore logistics efficiency and reduce emissions. Used for transporting personnel and equipment to offshore energy infrastructure.
• Autonomous Offshore Vessels UAE's first autonomous offshore vessels developed in partnership with SeaOwl, utilizing AI and satellite control systems for safer, more efficient, and sustainable offshore logistics operations. Targets safer, more efficient cargo logistics for offshore energy infrastructure.
• Arada LNG Carrier Next-generation 175,000 m³ LNG carrier constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard in China. Part of a $1.2 billion LNG fleet order; designed to reduce methane emissions by up to 50% compared to older-generation vessels. Available for LNG charter and commercial shipping services.
• Al Sadaf LNG Carrier Next-generation 175,000 m³ LNG carrier, the fourth of six new-build LNG carriers in ADNOC L&S's fleet expansion program. 25% larger than legacy models and designed to reduce methane emissions by up to 50%. Used for commercial LNG transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced vessel turnaround time by up to 90% with AI Smart Port Solution
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TA'ZIZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 202550-year agreement signed in October 2025 to develop and operate UAE's first dedicated chemicals export port at Ruwais. Project valued at over $300 million. Expected to generate over $1.3 billion in revenue for ADNOC L&S over first 27 years. Scheduled for completion in late 2026.
• Wanhua Chemical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint venture AW Shipping Limited established in 2020 for transporting LPG and other petroleum products. AW Shipping operates VLGC vessels supplying products sourced from ADNOC Group and global suppliers to Wanhua's manufacturing bases in China and globally. JV ordered 9 VLECs and 4 VLACs from Shanghai shipyard in 2024 valued at $1.9 billion.
• Navig8coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired 80% stake in January 2025 for $999 million. Navig8 is an international shipping pool operator and commercial management company with 32 modern tankers and presence in 15 cities across five continents. Acquisition significantly expanded ADNOC L&S global footprint and added commercial pools, bunkering (Integr8), and ship management services.
• Zakher Marine International (ZMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2022 for fleet expansion. ZMI is Abu Dhabi-based owner and operator of offshore support vessels including world's largest fleet of self-propelled jack-up barges. Added 24 jack-up barges and 38 offshore support vessels, expanding fleet to over 300 vessels.
• BorougecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner15-year strategic partnership for UAE petrochemicals logistics. Service agreement with minimum guaranteed value of $531 million (AED 1.95 billion). ADNOC L&S provides container terminal operations and warehousing through KEZAD Gateway for Borouge polymer exports.
• Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh-level agreement signed to explore collaboration on supply chain resilience in aluminium value chain. Companies aim to strengthen collaboration on logistics including transportation, fleet management and infrastructure. Potential for joint venture formation for logistics assets and integrated solutions.
• NMDC GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year agreement signed for maritime services and integrated logistics for offshore EPC projects in Abu Dhabi. Framework for continued partnership in marine sector supporting ADNOC Group projects.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frontline: Frontline is one of the world's largest independent tanker companies, operating VLCCs, Suezmax, and LR2/Aframax tankers. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S's Shipping segment crude oil transportation business, with similar exposure to global tanker charter rates and similar long-term charter strategy with major oil companies.
• Bahri (Saudi Arabia): Bahri is Saudi Arabia's national shipping carrier, operating VLCCs, chemical tankers, container ships, and dry bulk vessels serving energy and logistics customers. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S as a national oil company-affiliated maritime logistics platform with similar customer base (Saudi Aramco) and similar mix of crude, chemicals, and dry bulk shipping.
• BW LPG: BW LPG is the world's largest LPG carrier owner/operator with a fleet of VLGCs. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S's LPG shipping exposure, particularly relevant given the AW Shipping JV with Wanhua Chemical and ADNOC L&S's $1.9B VLEC/VLAC orderbook serving the petrochemical supply chain.
• Flex LNG: Flex LNG is a pure-play LNG shipping company with a fleet of modern LNG carriers on long-term charters. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S's growing LNG carrier fleet (six new 175,000 m³ vessels being delivered through 2026) serving similar customers in global LNG transportation markets.
• DHT Holdings: DHT Holdings operates a fleet of VLCCs providing crude oil transportation services under both spot and time charters. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S's VLCC operations in its Shipping segment, with similar crude oil transportation economics and customer overlap with major oil producers.
• Euronav: Euronav is one of the largest independent crude oil tanker companies, operating VLCCs and Suezmax vessels globally. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S's crude oil shipping operations, with similar exposure to global tanker markets and similar customer relationships with international oil companies and traders.
• International Seaways: International Seaways operates a diversified fleet of VLCCs, Suezmax, Aframax/LR2, and Panamax tankers transporting crude oil and petroleum products. Directly comparable to ADNOC L&S's Shipping segment with overlapping crude and refined products transportation exposure and similar scale of fleet operations.

Broad incumbents

• MISC Berhad: MISC Berhad is the Malaysian national shipping line and a broad incumbent in energy maritime logistics, operating LNG, petroleum, chemical, and offshore support vessels. Comparable as a broader, established player in the same energy maritime logistics space with overlapping exposure to LNG carriers and offshore support, but serving primarily PETRONAS as anchor customer.
• Sovcomflot: Sovcomflot is Russia's largest shipping company and one of the world's leading tanker operators, with a fleet of Aframax, Suezmax, VLCC, and LNG carriers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in energy maritime logistics with similar focus on serving national oil company customers and similar crude oil and LNG transportation exposure.

Regional players

• AD Ports Group: AD Ports Group (Abu Dhabi Ports) is the regional port operator managing multiple UAE ports including Khalifa Port. While ADNOC L&S operates petroleum ports specifically, AD Ports Group provides regional peer comparison on UAE maritime logistics infrastructure and competes/coordinates on broader port operations, container handling, and logistics services within the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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