Noatum

What Noatum does

Noatum is a privately held Spanish integrated logistics platform and wholly-owned subsidiary of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), founded in 1963 in Barcelona as Marítima del Mediterráneo. It operates four core business divisions: Noatum Maritime (ship agency, liner, tramp, reefer, and dry cargo chartering), Noatum Logistics (international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing with 270,000 m² of storage across 23 warehouses, project cargo, and e-commerce fulfillment), Noatum Ports (13 multipurpose terminals across Spain handling 247,000 containers, 16 million tonnes of bulk and general cargo, and 486,000 Ro-Ro units annually, plus international terminals in Egypt, Pakistan, and UAE), and Noatum Automotive (finished vehicle logistics across 6 countries with 8 port terminals handling 1.8 million vehicles in 2024 and 300,000-vehicle transport capacity). The platform operates through 77 subsidiary and affiliate companies across 31 countries with a workforce of 4,300+ spanning 79 nationalities, and reaches 158 countries via agent partnerships in its logistics network.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees (port terminal handling charges, stevedoring, storage, customs clearance commissions, freight forwarding fees) and managed services contracts (automotive logistics, project cargo). The company sells on a custom-quote, multi-year enterprise contract basis targeting shipping lines, automotive OEMs, and industrial/manufacturing clients. GTM is enterprise field sales with direct relationship management for major accounts. The proprietary PortSYS terminal management software (28 years of development) provides real-time EDI integration, customs platform connectivity, KPI analytics, and handheld-device data capture across port operations. Noatum is integrated into AD Ports Group's broader regional expansion strategy, with recent moves including the US$200 million Safaga Terminal in Egypt, the AI-powered Aqaba Port Community System joint venture, and acquisitions of Sesé Auto Logistics, APM Terminals Castellón, and Safina B.V. to consolidate Mediterranean and Middle Eastern maritime logistics.

Certification portfolio is broad and includes ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001/27701/50001/39001, AEO/C-TPAT, IATA, HACCP, GDP, GMP+, EMAS, TRACE, BASC, MACN, FONASBA, FPAL, and SQAS, supporting regulated cargo handling across pharma, food, chemicals, oil & gas, and US/EU customs regimes. The company is currently in an aggressive inorganic expansion phase under AD Ports Group capital, with four completed or announced acquisitions in 2024-2026 and new operational footprints in Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, and Türkiye.

Name

Noatum

Legal name

Noatum Holdings S.L.U.

Website

https://noatum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Noatum is a Spanish integrated logistics platform and AD Ports Group subsidiary operating maritime agency, freight forwarding, port terminals, and automotive logistics across 31 countries with 4,300+ employees and 13 Spanish terminals handling containers, bulk cargo, Ro-Ro, and 1.8 million vehicles annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Maritime agency services
• Port terminal operations
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Automotive logistics services
• Integrated logistics platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Coslada

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Services: Maritime agency services including liner shipping services, tramp agency, reefer cargo handling, and dry cargo chartering. Revenue generated through agency fees and service commissions for shipping line representation and cargo handling.
2. Port Terminal Operations: Operation of 13 port terminals across Spain handling bulk cargo, containers, Ro-Ro, and reefers. Revenue from stevedoring, terminal handling charges, storage fees, and port services.
3. Automotive Logistics: Finished vehicle logistics (FVL) and Ro-Ro cargo handling including transportation, storage, PDI services, and customs clearance. Revenue from logistics fees, transportation services, and terminal handling.
4. Freight Forwarding & Logistics: International transport services including maritime, air, and land freight, along with customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain management. Revenue from freight charges, handling fees, warehousing services, and customs clearance commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Noatum is an integrated logistics, maritime, and port terminal operator providing maritime agency services (liner, tramp, reefer, dry cargo chartering), international freight forwarding (sea, air, land) with customs brokerage and warehousing, finished vehicle logistics for automotive OEMs, project cargo handling, port terminal operations across Spain and internationally, e-commerce fulfillment, and cruise maritime services. The company runs its own fleet for vehicle transport and uses proprietary PortSYS technology for terminal management across its global network of offices, agents, and terminals.

Product overview

Noatum is a multinational integrated logistics, maritime, and port operations company fully integrated into AD Ports Group. The company operates a platform-plus-divisions architecture comprising three core business units: Noatum Maritime (shipping agency and maritime services), Noatum Logistics (international transport, customs, warehousing, and e-commerce solutions), and Noatum Ports (terminal operations across Spain). The portfolio includes specialized industry solutions for automotive logistics (Noatum Automotive) and cruise services (Noatum Maritime Cruise Services), as well as sub-products for e-commerce fulfillment (Noatum eSolutions) and project cargo handling (Noatum Project Cargo). The company leverages proprietary technology including PortSYS for port terminal management and offers container tracking capabilities. Recent expansions include maritime operations in Egypt (Safina acquisition), Jordan (Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions joint venture), and Türkiye.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Noatum Automotive: Global logistics operator for finished vehicle logistics (FVL) and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo, offering comprehensive solutions for the automotive industry including port services, terminal operations, warehousing, customs, and land transport
• Noatum Maritime Cruise Services
• Noatum eSolutions
• Noatum Project Cargo
• Autoterminal
• PortSYS

Products and services

• Noatum Maritime Maritime agency and shipping services including liner shipping services, tramp agency, reefer cargo handling, and dry cargo chartering for shipping lines across global routes.
• Noatum Logistics Integrated logistics operator providing international transport, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain management services.
• Noatum Ports Port terminal operations and terminal management services operating 13 terminals and 4 depots across Spain, handling containers, bulk cargo, Ro-Ro, and reefer goods. Equipped with proprietary PortSYS technology.
• Noatum Automotive Global finished vehicle logistics (FVL) and Ro-Ro cargo solutions operating across 6 countries with 8 port terminals, handling 1.8 million vehicles annually through automotive ports, logistics, and transport services.
• Noatum Maritime Cruise Services Specialized maritime services for cruise operators and cruise terminal management.
• Noatum eSolutions E-commerce logistics and fulfillment services including eFulfillment, cross-border services, and express shipping solutions.
• Noatum Project Cargo Specialized heavy-lift and project cargo logistics services including transport engineering, route studies, door-to-door transport, maritime chartering, and river transport solutions.
• Noatum Ports–Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions Port Community System developed as a joint venture with Aqaba Development Corporation, providing AI-powered digital integration solutions facilitating information exchange among port users, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Container Tracking Service Online container tracking service enabling customers to monitor shipment status and location in real-time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled over 1.8 million vehicles in 2024 through 8 port terminals and transport division
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Aqaba Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026Joint venture with Aqaba Development Corporation to develop and operate a Port Community System in Aqaba, Jordan. The Noatum Ports–Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions initiative aims to enhance digital integration through AI-powered solutions, facilitating information exchange among port users, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Columbia GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Joint venture partnership for ship management through Noatum CSM ( Noatum CSM). Columbia Group and AD Ports Group collaborate on vessel management services.
• SAFEEN DrydockscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Joint venture between Noatum Maritime and Premier Marine Engineering Services. SAFEEN Drydocks has expanded internationally by acquiring the Balenciaga Shipyard in Spain. Part of UAE's first Shipbuilders Consortium.
• Premier Marine Engineering ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026Joint venture partner with Noatum Maritime in SAFEEN Drydocks for ship repair and drydocking services. Part of UAE maritime sector development.
• UAE Shipbuilders Consortium MembersstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026UAE's first shipbuilders consortium led by Noatum Maritime includes AD Ports Group, SAFEEN Drydocks, Premier Marine Engineering Services, Dubai Shipbuilding & Engineering, Al Seer Marine, Dutch Oriental, JOME Engineering, Saifee, Blue Gulf Ship Builders, and MBK Marine Industries. Initiative strengthens coordination across domestic maritime sector.
• GenProstrategicTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Noatum CSM, a ship management JV between AD Ports Group and Columbia Group, signed strategic collaboration with GenPro in Dubai to support sourcing and supply activities. Agreement provides GenPro's supplier network, framework contracts, governance processes, and digital tools for improved cost visibility and operational efficiency.
• Balenciaga ShipyardstrategicOthers · 1 January 2026Shipyard acquired by SAFEEN Drydocks (Noatum Maritime JV) in Spain, marking international expansion of UAE drydocking operations.
• Al Dahra Agriculture EgyptstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025MoU signed with Al Dahra Agriculture – Egypt to advance Egypt's logistics infrastructure. Collaboration focuses on joint investment through Safaga Terminal, providing warehousing, customs clearance, and supply chain digitization services to enhance agricultural supply chains and food security.
• Louis Dreyfus Company PakistanstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025Commercial agreement between AD Ports Group's Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML) and Louis Dreyfus Company Pakistan to develop and operate a modern food-grade clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi Port.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest integrated freight forwarders with strong contract logistics and overland capabilities. Closely comparable to Noatum Logistics in service mix (sea/air/land freight, customs, warehousing) and customer base (industrial, automotive, manufacturing).
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with a roll-up acquisition model and air/sea/road freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Comparable to Noatum in integrated multi-modal service offering and acquisitive growth strategy.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Operates global freight forwarding (air, ocean, road) and contract logistics including automotive and finished vehicle logistics. Directly comparable to Noatum's Logistics and Automotive divisions in service breadth.
• CEVA Logistics: Contract logistics provider with strong automotive, industrial, and finished vehicle logistics offerings. Direct competitor to Noatum Automotive and Noatum Logistics in managed-services logistics.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Privately-held global logistics company offering air/ocean freight forwarding, road transport, and contract logistics. Comparable mid-tier integrated logistics platform competing with Noatum Logistics in Europe and emerging markets.
• Geodis: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution, and customs services with strong automotive and industrial verticals. Comparable to Noatum Logistics in service breadth and European footprint.
• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider with air/ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and automotive supply chain solutions. Comparable to Noatum Logistics and Noatum Automotive in service offering and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Maersk: Integrated container shipping, port terminal operations (APM Terminals), and end-to-end logistics provider. Broader and larger incumbent that overlaps with Noatum Ports (formerly APM Terminals Castellón was a Maersk entity) and Noatum Logistics.
• DP World: UAE-based global port operator and logistics provider, comparable to AD Ports Group/Noatum in Middle East port terminal operations. Overlaps with Noatum's maritime agency, port operations, and freight forwarding services.

Regional players

• EUROGATE: Major European container terminal operator and intermodal logistics provider headquartered in Germany. Comparable to Noatum Ports in terminal operations and to Noatum Logistics in intermodal/container handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries41 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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