Oceans International

What Oceans International does

Oceans International is a privately held US-based warehousing and cargo packing company that operates two facilities in North Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA, strategically positioned near two of the busiest Southeast US container ports. Founded in 2013 by William Doheny, the company specializes in container loading, crating, and storage for boats, vehicles, and heavy/project cargo, and is led by a team claiming 20+ years (one source cites 30+) of proprietary cargo packing experience. Its customer base includes America's top boat manufacturers (Key West, Chris Craft, Nautique, Monterey), logistics intermediaries (KG International, Britten Logistics Group, TQL, NTG), vehicle importers and exporters, industrial/project cargo clients, and individual shippers moving goods globally to Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.

The company's underlying technology is primarily physical infrastructure rather than software: custom steel cradles for boats ranging from small fishing boats up to 80-foot yachts, a patented steel racking system that allows safely loading up to 4 vehicles per container, a steel tilt racking system supporting boats up to 102-inch beam, and forklifts capable of lifting up to 50,000 lbs that reduce the need for crane hire on heavy lift jobs. Complementing these are ISPM 15 certified wood crating, shrink wrapping, and a real-time automated email notification system for receiving, pick-up, and loading events. Supporting digital touchpoints include an online International Car Shipping Cost Calculator and an optional all-risk marine insurance offering delivered through partner providers.

Commercially, Oceans International runs a sales-led, B2B go-to-market with quote-based pricing for each service (warehousing and storage, boat loading, vehicle loading, heavy lift/project cargo, and packaging/crating). Marketing is conducted through a quote-request-driven website, educational blog content on shipping topics, customer testimonials, and client logo displays. Revenue mechanics are professional services-based (storage fees, per-load packing fees, project-based heavy lift charges) with pay-as-you-go billing; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement. The company has grown organically, reportedly doubling its business in recent years, funded entirely internally with no disclosed institutional investment or M&A activity.

Name

Oceans International

Legal name

Oceans International

Website

https://oceansinternational.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oceans International is a private US-based warehousing and cargo packing company operating facilities in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. It serves boat manufacturers, vehicle importers, logistics firms, and industrial clients with container loading, crating, storage, and heavy lift services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Logistics and Warehousing Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

International Packing, Export Crating & Containerization (HSAKACAB)

Keywords

• Boat container loading
• Vehicle container packing
• Marine logistics services
• Heavy lift cargo
• Custom crating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Compton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage Services: Short-term and long-term storage services at Charleston and Savannah facilities, including indoor and outdoor storage options with security systems.
2. Boat Loading Services: Container loading services and flat rack loading services for boats, including custom steel cradles and shrink wrapping.
3. Vehicle Loading Services: Container vehicle loading with patented steel racking system, including full vehicle receiving inspections.
4. Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Services: Heavy lift capabilities up to 50,000 lbs, crane lift capabilities, and project cargo loading services with customized solutions.
5. Packaging and Crating Services: Customized packing and crating solutions using ISPM 15 certified wood, wood or steel crating options, and shrink wrapping services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oceans International is a warehousing and packing company that prepares boats, vehicles, and heavy project cargo for containerized international shipping. Services include short- and long-term storage, boat and vehicle container loading using proprietary steel cradles and a patented vehicle racking system, heavy lift and project cargo handling up to 50,000 lbs, and custom ISPM 15 certified crating and shrink wrapping, delivered from facilities in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA.

Product overview

Oceans International offers a unified suite of warehousing and logistics services centered around container packing and cargo transport. The core portfolio consists of five main services: Storage and Warehousing Solutions (with real-time notifications, cross-docking, and transload capabilities at Charleston and Savannah facilities), Heavy Lift and Project Cargo Services (handling loads up to 50,000 lbs), Vehicle Loading Services (using a patented steel racking system for multi-vehicle container loading), Boat Loading Services (container loading, flat rack loading, and custom steel cradles for boats up to 80 feet), and Packaging and Crating Services (custom crating with ISPM 15 certified materials and shrink wrapping). The company also offers supplementary tools including an International Car Shipping Cost Calculator for estimating overseas vehicle transport costs, and optional Marine Insurance coverage for cargo protection. The services are designed to work together, enabling the company to handle complex logistics projects from warehousing through final transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storage and Warehousing Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4 vehicles per container capacity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Predator Classic (WPC16)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2016Oceans International partnered with World Predator Classic competition to ship the prize Tracker Pro Guide boat to the Netherlands. The partnership demonstrates the company's capability to deliver boats on schedule for international boat shows.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• uShip: Online marketplace that matches shippers with carriers for boats, vehicles, and heavy equipment. Direct competitor for the boat and vehicle export customer base that Oceans International serves, though uShip is digital-first and Oceans is operations-first.
• ShipCars Inc. Specialist in vehicle container shipping with multi-vehicle racking capabilities and US port operations. Closely comparable to Oceans International on the vehicle containerization side.
• A1 Auto Transport: National auto transport company offering international containerized vehicle shipping, packing, and crating. Comparable service mix to Oceans International's vehicle and crating business.
• BoatShipping.com (International Boat Shipping): Specialist in international boat and yacht transport, including container loading and custom crating. Direct competitor for Oceans International's core boat loading and containerization service line.
• Montway Auto Transport: One of the larger US vehicle transport brokers handling both domestic and international vehicle shipping. Competes with Oceans International for vehicle exporter customers needing container loading and packing.
• Schumacher Cargo Logistics: Provides international vehicle and household goods shipping, including container loading and packing services from US ports. Overlaps with Oceans International's packing, crating, and vehicle containerization offerings.
• CFR Rinkens: Specialist in international vehicle container shipping with proprietary loading systems and containerization expertise. Directly comparable to Oceans International's vehicle loading service line and shared customer base of vehicle exporters.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Logistics: Large US logistics provider offering warehousing, crating, and container loading services through multiple facilities. Broader portfolio than Oceans International, but overlaps on packing/crating and warehouse services near ports.

Emerging players

• Transglobal Logistics & Shipping: Smaller Charleston-based freight forwarder with warehousing and crating services for export cargo. Geographic overlap with Oceans International in Charleston, partially overlapping service offerings.

Regional players

• Pacific Marine Cargo: West Coast marine cargo handler focused on boat and yacht containerization for export through Long Beach/Los Angeles. Operates in a comparable niche but in a different US region than Oceans International's Southeast base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceansintnatl

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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