What NMT Shipping does

NMT Shipping is a Netherlands-headquartered global Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping and freight forwarding specialist serving automotive OEMs, freight forwarders, dealers/distributors, construction and mining companies, rental firms, government/military organizations, brokers, and private shippers. Founded in 1999 and operating as part of the NMT Group under a 'Four Brands, One Team' structure (comprising NMT Shipping, Hansen Shipping, AB Plant Shipping, and Sutcliffes Maritime), the company was acquired by Swedish conglomerate Stena AB in 2019. NMT runs 32 dedicated offices across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, India, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, supplemented by trusted agents in 50+ countries, employing 275+ team members and executing 120+ sailings annually.

The company's core technology is RoRo shipping using deep-sea and short-sea vessels with multi-deck configurations (typically 12 decks including 4 with adjustable panels for high and heavy cargo). Specialized Mafi trailers handle non-wheeled static cargo, and NMT employs an in-house stowage planning function led by trained Supercargo staff that optimizes deck height, deck strength, cargo type, and port rotation. Supporting services include bills of lading, letters of credit, certificates of origin, customs clearance, marine insurance, fumigation, onsite repairs, pre-shipment inspections, lifting solutions, machinery dismantling, container packing, split RoRo/containerised shipments, DAWE-compliant washing facilities, and licensed customs brokerage.

NMT's business model is asset-light with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing and no publicly disclosed rates. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on RoRo shipping services (port-to-port and door-to-door solutions) and professional services fees on logistics and freight forwarding. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales through regional offices, a channel partner/agent network in 50+ countries, and an online quote-request funnel. Customer types are horizontally diversified across heavy industrial and automotive verticals, with named project engagements spanning Komatsu mining equipment, ROPA agricultural harvesters, Liebherr cranes, and ADT/wheel loader shipments to Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Name

NMT Shipping

Legal name

NMT International Shipping B.V.

Website

https://nmtshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NMT Shipping is a Netherlands-headquartered global Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping and freight forwarding company, serving automotive OEMs, heavy equipment manufacturers, freight forwarders, and government clients across 50+ countries via 32 offices and a four-brand operating structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RoRo Shipping and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Ocean RoRo & Deep-Sea Vehicle Carriers (TLADAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

High & Heavy / Project Ro-Ro Handling (Construction, Mining & Oversize Equipment) (TLAHACAI), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• RoRo shipping services
• Vehicle transport logistics
• Heavy machinery shipping
• Breakbulk cargo forwarding
• Door-to-door freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RoRo Shipping Services: Core revenue from Roll-on/Roll-off shipping services for vehicles, machinery, and heavy cargo. Services include port-to-port and door-to-door solutions covering transportation, import clearance, and inland transportation.
2. Logistics and Freight Forwarding: Additional revenue from comprehensive logistics services including documentation, customs clearance, marine insurance, letters of credit, certificates of origin, and Chamber of Commerce legalisation.
3. Specialized Cargo Handling: Revenue from specialized services like machinery dismantling and container packing, split shipments (RoRo & containerised), lifting solutions, and DAWE-compliant washing and treatment facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NMT Shipping provides global Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping services for vehicles, machinery, and heavy/static cargo using deep-sea and short-sea vessels, operating 32 offices worldwide with an agent network in 50+ countries and 120+ sailings per year. The company offers both port-to-port transportation and full door-to-door solutions that include customs clearance, documentation, marine insurance, inland trucking, lifting, and specialized cargo handling such as machinery dismantling and Mafi trailer transport. Four operating brands (NMT Shipping, Hansen Shipping, AB Plant Shipping, Sutcliffes Maritime) cover automotive, construction, mining, agricultural, and project-cargo segments.

Product overview

NMT Shipping operates as a unified RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping platform with four distinct brands working under the 'Four Brands, One Team' structure. The core NMT Shipping brand provides global RoRo shipping for vehicles, machinery, and heavy cargo using deep-sea and short-sea vessels, supported by 32 offices worldwide. Three acquired specialist brands complement the portfolio: Hansen Shipping (specializing in construction and mining equipment), AB Plant Shipping (heavy plant and agricultural machinery freight forwarding), and Sutcliffes Maritime (UK-to-Africa/Middle East freight). Together, they offer comprehensive Roll-on/Roll-off shipping, port-to-port and door-to-door logistics, and ancillary services including customs clearance, marine insurance, and specialized cargo handling for diverse cargo types from cars to oversized machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NMT RoRo Shipping Services Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping of vehicles, machinery and heavy/static cargo using deep-sea and short-sea vessels; offers port-to-port and full door-to-door solutions across 32 offices and 50+ countries for OEMs, freight forwarders, dealers, construction/mining operators, government and private shippers.
• Door-to-Door Logistics Solutions End-to-end logistics including port handling, import clearance, inland transportation (road/trucking), lifting solutions, machinery dismantling, container packing, and delivery to end user, available alongside core RoRo sailings.
• Documentation and Specialized Cargo Services Ancillary logistics services covering bills of lading, letters of credit, certificates of origin, customs clearance and brokerage, marine insurance, fumigation, onsite repairs, pre-shipment inspections, machinery preparation, lifting solutions, split RoRo/containerized shipments, surveys, escrow services and DAWE-compliant washing facilities.
• Hansen Shipping Wholly-owned NMT subsidiary brand focused on shipping construction and mining equipment, with offices in the UK, Germany and the USA and a global sub-agent network; operates as a leading independent freight forwarder in the High & Heavy sector.
• AB Plant Shipping Wholly-owned NMT subsidiary brand, established in 1987, providing UK-based global freight forwarding for new and used heavy plant, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, HGVs, cars, container loads, groupage and breakbulk/out-of-gauge project cargo, including documentation, customs clearance, marine insurance, letters of credit and certificates of origin.
• Sutcliffes Maritime Wholly-owned NMT subsidiary brand offering RoRo and breakbulk shipping, general freight forwarding, containerized shipments (FCL and LCL) and air freight services, focused on transport of mobile cargo and construction equipment from UK and European ports to East, South and West Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ sailings per year ensuring frequent service availability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic expansion, core subsidiary, key account and partnership.

• Translink Singaporestrategic expansionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquired in 2025, Translink provided room for further expansion and support in Singapore alongside the existing NMT office.
• Hansen Shippingcore subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Founded in 1971, Hansen Shipping Agency specializes in shipping construction and mining equipment with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. Final addition to NMT's 'Four brands, One Team' structure in October 2020.
• AB Plant Shippingcore subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017UK-based global freight forwarder established in 1987, specializing in new and used heavy plant and agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles, HGVs, cars, container loads, groupage, and breakbulk/out-of-gauge project cargo. Joined NMT Group in December 2017 as part of 'Four Brands, One Team' operation.
• Sutcliffes Maritimecore subsidiaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2012UK-based freight forwarder specializing in shipping to Africa and the Middle East. Acquired in May 2012, Sutcliffes Maritime operates as part of the 'Four Brands, One Team' structure, providing RoRo and breakbulk services along with general freight forwarding solutions including containers and air freight.
• PD Portskey accountStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMT celebrated 5-year anniversary with PD Ports at Teesport, providing ongoing shipping services through the UK port.
• BPI (Bristol Plant International)partnershipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPI partnership enhances machinery export services, with BPI supported by NMT International Shipping UK Ltd. to make machinery purchases from the UK easier.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Höegh Autoliners: Publicly listed global RoRo operator specializing in finished vehicles and high & heavy cargo on deep-sea routes. Directly competes with NMT for OEM and project-cargo customers across similar trade lanes.
• EUKOR Car Carriers: Major global RoRo operator with strong Hyundai/Kia OEM contracts and significant Asia-outbound capacity. Directly comparable to NMT on finished vehicle shipping with overlapping Asian and European lanes.
• UECC (United European Car Carriers): European short-sea RoRo operator serving finished vehicle and breakbulk customers in the North Sea, Baltic, and West Mediterranean. Overlaps with NMT on European short-sea vehicle flows and high & heavy cargo.
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: World's largest RoRo operator with deep global vehicle, high & heavy, and breakbulk coverage. Closest direct peer to NMT, operating a much larger owned fleet on the same finished-vehicle and equipment trade lanes NMT serves.
• Grimaldi Lines: Italian RoRo and con-ro operator with deep Mediterranean and West Africa coverage for vehicles, machinery, and project cargo. Competes with NMT on Mediterranean-to-Africa and intra-Europe vehicle flows.

Broad incumbents

• NYK Line (Nippon Yusen Kaisha): Japanese global shipping conglomerate with a substantial RoRo division (including the former Yusen Logistics vehicle flows). Competes with NMT on Asia-origin vehicle exports and offers RoRo as part of a much wider container/liner portfolio.
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): Japanese global shipping major with a car carrier division serving OEM customers worldwide. Broader liner portfolio than NMT but directly comparable on finished vehicle transport, especially Asia outbound.
• K Line (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha): Japanese shipping major with global car carrier operations through K Line RoRo and joint ventures. Overlaps with NMT on Asia outbound vehicle lanes and broader finished vehicle logistics.
• Stena RoRo: Sister company within Stena AB, focused on RoRo vessel design, ownership, and chartering. Indirectly comparable to NMT as a related group entity and as the tonnage-supply counterpart in the Stena family; operates on many of the same routes.

Regional players

• Cobelfret: Belgian RoRo and ferry operator with strong European short-sea and Mediterranean-to-North-Africa coverage. Comparable to NMT on European short-sea vehicle and unaccompanied trailer flows but with a more regional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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