Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG

Name

Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG

Legal name

Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG

Website

https://doehle.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Ship Management Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carrier & Service Contract Management (NVOCC Contracts/Rate Procurement) (TLACALAG), NVOCC Operations & Ocean Consolidation (TLACABAC)

Keywords

• Ship management services
• Maritime chartering brokerage
• Vessel technical management
• Crew management services
• Marine insurance brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Othmarschen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chartering Brokerage: As exclusive chartering broker for small and medium-sized shipping companies, the company earns commissions on charter contracts. Operates approximately 10 containership pools in the market with 10 brokers in 24/7 contact with charterers globally.
2. Sale & Purchase: Brokerage services for vessel acquisitions, sales, and newbuilding projects. Since 2005, completed over 550 new building and second-hand deals.
3. Technical Management: Operational management of vessels for international clients including maintenance, compliance, and performance optimization. Competitive daily operating costs achieved through advanced expertise.
4. Crew Management: Recruitment and management of seafarers from large pool of officers and crew, supported by training facilities in Hamburg and Manila.
5. Marine Insurance Brokerage: Through Döhle Assekuranzkontor (DAK), provides insurance broking for approximately 350 vessels with access to international insurance networks.
6. Bunker Trading: Through Hanseatic Bunker Services GmbH (HBS), provides fuel and lubricant purchasing plus strategic risk management consultancy.
7. Financial Structuring: Arrangement of ship finance including equity, debt capital, bank finance, leasing structures, ship investment funds, and joint venture structures.
8. Corporate Services: Through Döhle Corporate and Trust Services Limited (DCTS), provides fiduciary and corporate services for multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
9. Shipping Software: Through Navido GmbH subsidiary, provides maritime ERP solutions and IT consulting services to shipping companies.
10. Logistics & Agency: Through Menzell & Döhle Group, provides shipping agency, freight forwarding, and logistics services with 22 offices in 15 countries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG is a family-owned Hamburg-based maritime services group that provides end-to-end shipping services including exclusive chartering brokerage, sale & purchase of vessels, technical and crew management, marine insurance brokerage, bunker trading, financial structuring, corporate/trust services, and logistics for an owned/managed fleet of around 300 container ships and 35 bulk carriers. The group serves small, medium-sized, and international shipping companies through 30 offices worldwide and supplements its services with proprietary IT solutions through Navido GmbH.

Product overview

Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG operates a diversified maritime services portfolio built around its core fleet management capabilities. The company controls approximately 330 vessels (300 container ships and 35 bulk carriers) and provides end-to-end shipping services including technical and crew management, commercial chartering, insurance, bunker trading, financial structuring, and logistics. The portfolio includes proprietary software through Navido GmbH (maritime ERP solution) and Cloud Fleet Manager (intelligent fleet management system), alongside specialized services like Döhle Corporate Academy for staff development. The offering architecture follows an integrated one-stop-shop model where core shipmanagement services are complemented by Döhle Assekuranzkontor (insurance), Hanseatic Bunker Services (fuel trading), and Menzell & Döhle Group (logistics and shipping agency), all supported by corporate services via Döhle Corporate and Trust Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Döhle Corporate Academy (DCA): Training and education initiative for land and fleet personnel, providing career path development and competency-based management.
• Döhle Seafront Crewing (Manila), Inc.
• Döhle Marine Services Europe Limited
• Döhle Manning Agency Romania
• Döhle Marine Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.
• Döhle Centro Recruitment Services, Inc.
• Hanseatic Bunker Services GmbH (HBS)
• Navido GmbH
• Blue Net Chartering
• Menzell & Döhle Group
• Cloud Fleet Manager (CFM)

Quantifiable outcome

• 550+ vessel transactions completed since 2005
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Navido GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary of Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG providing IT solutions for shipping companies. Offers maritime ERP solution based on modular concept including bookkeeping, chartering/operations and purchasing functions.
• Hanseatic Bunker Services GmbH (HBS)coreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary providing marine fueling services including fuel and lubricant purchasing plus strategic risk management consultancy. Headquartered in Hamburg with over 20 years of experience.
• Döhle Assekuranzkontor (DAK)coreOthersIndependent marine insurance broker within Döhle Group. Services approximately 350 vessels, negotiating renewals, servicing accounts, and handling claims day and night.
• Döhle Corporate and Trust Services Limited (DCTS)coreOthersFiduciary and corporate service provider managing corporate and trust structures for multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Specializes in commercial shipping, yachts, and business jets.
• Blue Net CharteringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated chartering company under the Döhle Group umbrella, operated from Hamburg headquarters.
• Ernst Russ GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated shipping group including Ernst Russ AG, Ernst Russ Maritime Management, and Ernst Russ Shipbroker operating under the Döhle Group umbrella.
• Menzell & Döhle GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading independent provider of shipping, transport, and logistics services headquartered in Hamburg with 22 offices in 15 countries. Founded in 1891.
• EU AI-Healthy Ship ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project for health management on merchant ships. Döhle participates in collaborative research with other maritime entities.
• LinkedInminorOthersSocial media platform used for professional networking and employer branding.
• InstagramminorOthersSocial media platform used for visual brand engagement.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Clarkson PLC: London-listed global shipping services group providing shipbroking, chartering, S&P, and research. Comparable to Döhle's chartering and S&P brokerage business and Döhle Assekuranzkontor insurance arm, but operates at much broader scale across all vessel segments and includes financial services.

Direct peers

• V.Group: V.Group is one of the world's largest third-party ship managers, providing technical management, crew management, and marine services to a global fleet. It is the most direct comparable to Döhle's ship management arm, though V.Group is PE-backed (Investcorp) and has a broader portfolio including offshore.
• Wallem Group: Hong Kong-headquartered ship management and shipowning group with roots dating to 1903, providing technical, crew, and commercial management globally. Comparable in full-service model and long family-business heritage, though with stronger bulker and tanker tilt.
• Columbia Shipmanagement: Cyprus-based ship manager managing several hundred vessels with strong German and Eastern European crewing ties. Direct peer in full-service ship management, competing for the same tramp container and bulk vessel owners that Döhle serves.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): BSM is a Hamburg-based family-owned ship manager managing several hundred vessels across tankers, container, and bulk segments. Direct peer given overlapping Hamburg roots, family ownership structure, and full-service ship management offering competing for the same German and international clients.
• Executive Ship Management: Singapore-based ship management group managing tankers, bulkers, and container vessels with full-service technical and crew management. Comparable Asian-headquartered competitor with similar full-service model.
• Anglo-Eastern Univan Ship Management: Hong Kong-based ship manager managing over 600 vessels with strong crewing infrastructure in the Philippines and across Asia. Comparable to Döhle in scale, full-service technical/crew management model, and reliance on Asian seafarer pools.
• Synergy Maritime Group: India-headquartered full-service ship manager providing technical management, crewing, and maritime services to a global fleet of bulk carriers, tankers, and container vessels. Comparable in service breadth and reliance on South Asian crewing, a region where Döhle also sources seafarers via Sri Lanka and Philippines offices.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Norwegian-origin ship management arm of Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding, providing technical management, crewing, and HSEQ services to a global fleet. Comparable in offering breadth and Northern European pedigree, though its portfolio spans more chemical/product tanker and offshore exposure.
• OSM Maritime Group: Norwegian ship manager with global offices providing technical, crew, and commercial management across container, bulk, tanker, and offshore segments. Comparable in operating model and target mid-sized owner segment that Döhle's exclusive chartering services also serve.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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