Anchor Marine

Name

Anchor Marine

Legal name

Anchor Marine

Website

https://anchordxb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine & Shipping Agency Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHAJAI

Marine Service Provider Coordination (Diving, Inspection, Class/Survey Support)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

SECONDARYTLAHAJAM

Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

SECONDARYTHACAAAG

Crew, Marine & Offshore Travel Management (TMCs)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Corporate Travel Management Companies (TMCs)

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Freight forwarding
• Customs clearance
• Marine vessel registration
• Yacht management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Services: Round-the-clock vessel coverage including pre-arrival, in-port, and post-departure services, berthing coordination, crew change support, and dry-docking coordination.
2. Marine Registration: Vessel registration, flag registration (national and foreign), transfer of ownership, cruise permits, mortgage registration, and seaman book/license certificate issuance.
3. Freight Forwarding: Air and sea freight forwarding, bulk carrier and general cargo chartering, project cargo planning, international export/import, and door-to-door delivery services.
4. Customs Clearance: Import and export customs clearance, documentation coordination, free zone company asset declaration, customs duty payment, and appeal services.
5. Logistics & Transportation: Project logistics execution, transportation from pickup to port, heavy equipment provision, temperature-controlled delivery, and oversized cargo handling.
6. Ship Chandlery: Supply of provisions, technical stores, on-board delivery for in-transit vessels, spare parts, medical equipment, and safety supplies.
7. Yacht Services: Yacht registration, management, crew visa/work permits, berth booking, port clearance, worldwide yacht transportation, and commercial licensing.
8. Relocation Services: Local, international, and corporate moving services including packing, loading, unloading, container shipping, and personal effects handling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anchor Marine is a Dubai-based marine and shipping agency that provides a comprehensive suite of port agency, marine registration, freight forwarding, customs clearance, logistics and transportation, ship chandlery, yacht services, and relocation/moving services. The company operates as a ship agent, marine consultant, custom broker, cargo agent, and movers, delivering round-the-clock vessel and cargo coverage at UAE ports with established relationships with port, customs, and maritime authorities.

Product overview

Anchor Marine is a maritime services company offering a comprehensive suite of marine and logistics solutions as a single unified service portfolio. The core offerings include Port Services, Marine Registration, Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Logistics & Transportation, Ship Chandler, and Yacht Services — each operating as a distinct service line under the Anchor Marine brand. Supporting sub-brands include Anchor Move (relocation and moving services) and Anchor Yacht Club (yacht owner concierge services). The company also provides a Live Marine Traffic feature for vessel tracking. These services are delivered through the company's Dubai-based operations at Port Rashid, serving clients from individual yacht owners to commercial shipping operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anchor Move: Relocation and moving services including local, international, corporate, and pet moving services.
• Anchor Yacht Club

Products and services

• Port Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 cargo containers successfully cleared from Jebel Ali port and delivered to DEWA Power Plant

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DP WorldcoreOthersDP World is a major global port operator and smart logistics provider. Anchor Marine works with DP World for port operations and vessel handling services. Their collaboration enables efficient port services for vessels calling at Dubai ports.
• Dubai CustomscoreOthersDubai Customs is the government authority responsible for customs clearance in Dubai. Anchor Marine maintains working relationships with Dubai Customs for import/export clearance, documentation coordination, and customs duty processing.
• Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA)coreOthersDMCA is the regulatory authority for Dubai's maritime sector. Anchor Marine collaborates with DMCA for maritime licensing, yacht registration, and compliance with Dubai maritime regulations.
• Federal Transport Authority (FTA)coreOthersFTA is the federal authority overseeing transport and maritime affairs in the UAE. Anchor Marine works with FTA for maritime licensing, flag registration, and compliance with federal transport regulations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a global logistics and freight forwarding company with UAE presence. It overlaps with Anchor Marine's logistics and freight forwarding services but operates at much larger scale across many verticals.
• Sealand (Maersk): Sealand, part of Maersk, provides ocean and inland logistics in the Middle East region. It is a much larger incumbent that overlaps with Anchor Marine's freight forwarding and customs clearance lines.
• JAS Worldwide: JAS Worldwide is a global freight forwarder with Middle East operations. It competes with Anchor Marine's freight forwarding and project cargo capabilities but is much larger and broader in scope.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant UAE operations. It competes with Anchor Marine in freight forwarding and customs clearance but as part of a much broader global portfolio.

Regional players

• Mercmarine: Mercmarine is a Dubai-based ship management and marine services company. Its vessel management and technical services overlap with Anchor Marine's marine registration and port services within the UAE.

Direct peers

• Inchcape Shipping Services: Inchcape provides ship agency, port call management, and maritime services globally with a strong Middle East footprint. It directly competes with Anchor Marine for vessel agency and husbandry work at UAE ports.
• GAC Group: GAC is a global ship agency, freight forwarding, and logistics provider headquartered in the Gulf with deep UAE presence. It competes head-to-head with Anchor Marine in vessel agency, freight forwarding, and customs clearance at Dubai ports.
• ISS Global Forwarding (UAE operations): ISS Global Forwarding operates freight forwarding and logistics services across the Middle East. Its UAE freight forwarding, customs, and project cargo offering closely parallels Anchor Marine's Freight Forwarding and Logistics lines.
• Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Wilhelmsen offers ship agency, maritime logistics, and crew change services globally, including in the UAE. It overlaps with Anchor Marine across vessel agency, chandlery, and crew-change coordination.
• Transworld Group: Transworld Group is a UAE-based shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics company. It competes with Anchor Marine in freight forwarding, customs clearance, and ship agency services in the Gulf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Anchordxb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anchor-marine-agency-l-l-c

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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