Cory Brothers Shipping Agency

What Cory Brothers Shipping Agency does

Cory Brothers Shipping Agency is a UK-headquartered logistics and maritime services provider founded in 1842, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of VertomCory Holding Ltd. The company delivers freight forwarding services across ocean, air, and road transport modes, alongside specialized project logistics (heavy lift, wind turbines), energy logistics, cold chain logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing, and liner agency representation for shipping lines. Its customer base spans international trading businesses, energy sector operators, perishable goods and pharmaceutical shippers requiring temperature-controlled handling, and shipping carriers seeking in-country operational representation.

The company's technology stack centers on Cory+, an AI-integrated supply chain visibility platform launched in December 2025 in partnership with Moddule. Cory+ overlays existing legacy logistics systems to unify disparate data sources, delivering real-time shipment tracking and predictive alerts without requiring customers to replace current infrastructure. A complementary Track & Trace tool supports basic consignment-level visibility. The company also maintains industry association memberships (BIFA, UKWA, ICS, MACN, TRACE, RHA, FENEX, NCBFAA, SLA) and holds Authorized Economic Operator (AEO UK) certification, enabling compliant trade operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Cory Brothers operates on a professional services and managed services revenue model, with pricing conducted via direct quote rather than public disclosure. Distribution is entirely direct via the company's own offices and staff across key international locations serving multiple time zones. Global ships agency and hub agency services have been consolidated into the parent VertomCory brand, while Cory Brothers retains freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and liner agency divisions.

Name

Cory Brothers Shipping Agency

Legal name

Cory Brothers Limited

Website

https://corybrothers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1842

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cory Brothers Shipping Agency is a UK-based, 180-year-old logistics and maritime services firm operating freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage, and liner agency divisions globally, now offering the Cory+ AI-integrated supply chain visibility platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

4PL / Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) & Control Tower (TLAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Ocean air road freight
• Warehousing distribution services
• Project logistics energy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Movement of goods via ocean, air, and road freight. Core logistics services including project logistics, energy logistics, and cold chain logistics.
2. Warehousing Services: Off-site stock storage and distribution network support.
3. Customs Clearance: Customs brokerage services for traders of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, health-certified, and general goods.
4. Liner Agency: Operational, marketing, and sales representation services for shipping lines looking to grow presence in other countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cory Brothers is a freight forwarding and logistics service provider offering ocean, air, and road freight movement alongside warehousing, customs clearance, and liner agency representation for shipping lines. The company delivers specialized logistics for energy, project, and cold-chain cargo, and recently launched Cory+, an AI-integrated supply chain visibility platform developed in partnership with Moddule that overlays legacy logistics systems to provide end-to-end tracking and predictive alerts.

Product overview

Cory Brothers offers a portfolio of freight forwarding and logistics services built around a core platform architecture. The services include Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight, Project Logistics, Energy Logistics, and Cold Chain Logistics, complemented by Warehousing Services, Customs Clearance, and Liner Agency divisions. The company has recently launched Cory+, an AI-integrated supply chain visibility platform developed in partnership with Moddule, designed to overlay existing legacy systems and provide real-time tracking and predictive alerts. Additionally, the company provides Track & Trace functionality and free downloadable resources such as a Jargon Buster/Glossary and INCOTERMS 2020 reference materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cory+: AI-integrated supply chain platform providing end-to-end shipment visibility by overlaying existing legacy logistics systems, offering real-time tracking and predictive alerts.

Products and services

• Cory+ AI-integrated supply chain visibility platform that overlays existing legacy logistics systems to provide end-to-end shipment tracking, real-time monitoring, and predictive alerts for Cory Brothers' logistics customers.
• Ocean Freight Global ocean freight shipping services for efficient movement of goods via sea routes, part of the freight forwarding division.
• Air Freight Air freight logistics services for time-sensitive cargo shipments.
• Road Freight EU overland road freight transportation services.
• Project Logistics Specialized logistics for heavy cargo, wind turbines, and complex project shipments from planning to execution.
• Energy Logistics Specialized logistics services for the energy sector.
• Cold Chain Logistics Temperature-controlled logistics services for perishable goods such as foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals.
• Warehousing Services Off-site warehousing with freight and distribution network support for safe storage and accessibility of goods.
• Customs Clearance Customs brokerage services for import, export, and European customs clearance covering foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, health-certified goods, and general goods.
• Liner Agency Liner services acting as operational, marketing, and sales representatives for shipping lines, including temperature controlled and unitised cargo handling.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ModdulecoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025Moddule and Cory Brothers launched Cory+, an AI-integrated supply chain platform designed to provide end-to-end shipment visibility by overlaying existing legacy logistics systems. The solution unifies disparate data sources to offer real-time tracking and predictive alerts without requiring companies to replace their current infrastructure. This launch aims to address industry-wide fragmentation and skepticism toward new technologies.
• VertomCorycoreOthersGlobal Ships Agency services are operated by the parent company VertomCory. Cory Brothers' ships agency and hub agency services are now operated by VertomCory.
• British International Freight Association (BIFA)minorOthersMember of BIFA, operating under their standard trading terms for England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
• UK Warehousing AssociationminorOthersMember of UK Warehousing Association.
• Institute of Chartered ShipbrokersminorOthersMember operating under Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Standard Trading Conditions for UK port agency and hub services.
• AEO UK (Authorised Economic Operator)minorOthersCertified Authorized Economic Operator in the UK.
• Maritime Anti Corruption Network (MACN)minorOthersMember participating in maritime anti-corruption efforts.
• TRACE InternationalminorOthersMember of TRACE International anti-bribery and corruption organization.
• Achilles FPALminorOthersMember of Achilles FPAL pre-qualification community for the oil and gas industry.
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)minorOthersMember of RHA, operating under their Conditions of Carriage for haulage services.
• FENEX (Dutch Forwarding Conditions)minorOthersMember operating under FENEX Dutch Forwarding Conditions and FENEX Dutch Warehousing Conditions for Netherlands operations.
• NCBFAA (US)minorOthersMember operating under NCBFAA terms and conditions for US trade operations.
• Singapore Logistics Association (SLA)minorOthersMember operating under SLA Standard Trading Conditions for Singapore operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering ocean, air, road, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions. Directly comparable multi-service model, but at vastly greater global scale and digital platform investment.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL, providing air, ocean, road freight and customs services. Overlaps with Cory Brothers across nearly every service line, with far larger scale and technology spend.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider offering road, air, sea, and project logistics with significant contract logistics. Competes head-to-head with Cory Brothers in freight forwarding, especially in European and project cargo markets.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions across multiple verticals including energy and cold chain. Closely comparable service mix and vertical specialization profile.
• Panalpina (now DSV Air & Sea): Historically a major Swiss-headquartered forwarder with strong airfreight and project logistics, now part of DSV. Directly comparable historical mid-tier forwarding model with specialization in project and energy logistics.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage, with no asset-based fleet. Closely aligned business model to Cory Brothers' freight forwarding and customs division.
• GAC Group: Global shipping, logistics, and marine services provider offering ship agency, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Highly comparable as a shipping-agency-rooted forwarder with multi-service integrated offerings and global reach.
• Trans Global Projects: Specialist provider of project logistics, heavy lift, and breakbulk forwarding for energy, oil & gas, and renewable sectors. Directly comparable niche specialization in energy logistics, project cargo, and oversized freight.

Regional players

• Wincanton: UK-headquartered contract logistics and warehousing provider with strong UK and Ireland footprint. Comparable UK-based warehousing and distribution offering, though heavier on contract logistics than freight forwarding.
• Bibby Line Group (Logistics): UK-based historic shipping and logistics group providing freight forwarding, warehousing, and maritime services. Similar UK heritage, multi-service logistics model, and shipping-agency roots to Cory Brothers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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