Bon Marine

What Bon Marine does

Bon Marine is a Bulgarian integrated logistics company headquartered in Varna, founded in 1999 and operating under the parent holding entity Bon Marine Holding AD (Bon Marine Holding AD / БОН МАРИН ХОЛДИНГ АД). The firm delivers freight forwarding and multi-modal logistics services across six core pillars: maritime logistics (ship agency, container transport, chartering/brokerage), air freight, road and rail transport, freight forwarding with customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and project logistics for industrial and energy clients. Its primary customers are enterprises in oil and gas exploration and production, manufacturing and industrial sectors, and international trading companies, with a stated footprint spanning Bulgaria and 15+ countries.

The service portfolio is anchored by owned physical infrastructure: 170,000+ sq.m. of warehouse space across the Sofia Logistics Center (7,535 sq.m. built area, including cross-dock zones, refrigerated chambers, customs area, and 12 loading docks, opened in 2024 after a 305-day build), the Varna center with port access, the Topoli logistics base, and supporting offices in Burgas and Plovdiv. Underlying technology is an integrated management system linking ERP, Business Intelligence, and electronic banking, with a Track Shipment tool providing real-time visibility on containers and air freight. The company operates its own fleet including Dutch container semi-trailers and last-mile vehicles, and runs on-site photovoltaic generation (28.8 kWp at Topoli since November 2020 and a new plant at Sofia from January 2026).

Bon Marine earns revenue on a transaction-fee basis across freight forwarding, maritime logistics, air freight, road transport, warehousing, and project logistics, supplemented by managed-services revenue from 3PL engagements. Pricing is fully quote-based and customized to each shipment requirement, with no public pricing tiers. The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales, targeting oil and gas majors (Shell, TOTAL E&P Bulgaria, Petroceltic Bulgaria), industrial manufacturers (Linamar Light Metals Ruse, Sinometal Resources), and government clients (EMSA). Headcount stands at 150+ employees and group turnover exceeds 50 million BGN annually.

Name

Bon Marine

Legal name

Bon Marine

Website

https://bonmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bon Marine is a Bulgarian integrated freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Varna, operating 170,000+ sq.m. of owned warehousing and serving enterprise clients in oil and gas, manufacturing, and international trade across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHALAA

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Equipment & Terminal Operations Services (Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, Gear Rental)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Maritime logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Project logistics
• Customs brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Varna

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue stream from freight forwarding operations including documentation, coordination, and customs clearance
2. Maritime Logistics: Ship agency services, container transport, and chartering/brokerage services
3. Air Freight: Air cargo transportation and handling services
4. Road Transport: International and domestic road transportation services
5. 3PL Services: Third-party logistics services including warehousing, customs representation, and transport logistics with own resources
6. Warehouse and Distribution: Storage, cold storage, cross-dock operations, and last-mile delivery services
7. Project Logistics: Heavy and oversized cargo handling for industrial projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bon Marine is a Bulgarian integrated logistics provider offering freight forwarding, maritime logistics (ship agency, container transport, chartering/brokerage), air freight, road and rail transport, warehousing and distribution (including cold storage and cross-dock), and specialized project logistics for heavy and oversized cargo. The company serves enterprise clients across oil & gas, manufacturing, and international trading sectors with end-to-end supply chain coordination, customs brokerage, and real-time shipment tracking across 170,000+ sq.m. of owned warehouse infrastructure.

Product overview

Bon Marine is a Bulgarian freight forwarding and logistics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated logistics services. The core offering consists of six main service pillars: Maritime Logistics (ocean freight, ship agency, container transport, chartering), Air Freight, Road Transport (international, domestic, and rail), Freight Forwarding (customs brokerage, port operations), Warehouse and Distribution (with facilities in Sofia and Varna including cold storage), and Project Logistics for industrial and energy projects. Supporting these core services are digital tools including Track Shipment for real-time cargo visibility, LCL Groupage services for cost-optimized shared-container shipping, and Last-Mile Delivery capabilities for final-leg distribution in the Sofia region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Logistics (Морска Логистика) Ocean freight services including ship agency, container transport, and chartering/brokerage operations for international cargo shipping; serves enterprise clients moving goods via sea into and out of Black Sea ports.
• Air Freight (Въздушен Транспорт) Air cargo transportation services offering fast transit times and competitive pricing for urgent and high-value shipments; targets enterprise clients requiring time-sensitive international deliveries.
• Road Transport (Сухопътен Транспорт) Ground transportation services including international road transport, domestic transport, and rail services across Europe and beyond; serves enterprise clients with multi-modal ground distribution needs.
• Freight Forwarding (Спедиция) Cargo handling and customs brokerage services including port operations, customs clearance, and complete coordination for international shipments; serves enterprise clients requiring single-point coordination of import/export documentation and customs representation.
• Warehouse and Distribution (Складиране и Дистрибуция) Storage and distribution services with facilities in Sofia and Varna, including cold storage (deep freezing and chilled cargo), cross-dock operations, and 3PL services for enterprise clients requiring outsourced warehousing and inventory management.
• Project Logistics (Логистични Проекти) Specialized logistics services for large-scale industrial projects and oil and gas sector operations, including heavy and oversized cargo handling; serves enterprise clients in energy and infrastructure sectors requiring specialized transport equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 170,000+ sq.m. warehouse capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Petroceltic BulgariacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Oil and gas exploration company; drilling project logistics from base at Port Varna East
• Sinometal ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Canadian partner for aluminum sheets and coils supply
• Bourbon Marine & Logistics (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Supply vessel (PSV) provider for offshore drilling campaigns; co-bid partner with Bon Marine in Shell tender process
• Linamar Light Metals RusecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Strategic partner since 2013; Canadian group Linamar; aluminum ingots for automotive industry; 12-year partnership serving highest production standards on daily basis
• Nord MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine partner company for maritime operations and services
• SarjakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for logistics services distribution
• GSP OffshorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffshore drilling contractor; jack-up self elevating drilling unit GSP Saturn deployed for Petroceltic project
• BIMCOminorOthersBaltic International Maritime Council membership
• FIATAminorOthersInternational Association of Freight Forwarders membership
• IATAminorOthersInternational Air Transport Association membership for air freight operations
• БАКБА (BAABA)minorOthersBulgarian Association of Ship Brokers and Agents membership
• НСБС (NSBS)minorOthersNational Association of Bulgarian Freight Forwarders membership

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Eimskip: Icelandic shipping and logistics company with container liner services across the North Atlantic plus freight forwarding. Comparable to Bon Marine as a regional maritime-focused forwarder with ship agency and freight forwarding services, though operating in a different ocean basin.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned global freight forwarder and logistics provider headquartered in Germany. Closely comparable to Bon Marine as a mid-sized, privately-held multi-modal forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics with regional density in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian family-owned logistics company with land, air, and sea freight plus warehousing across 30+ countries. Comparable to Bon Marine as a privately-held integrated forwarder combining multi-modal forwarding, warehousing, and project logistics with a Central/Eastern European operational footprint.

Broad incumbents

• DACHSER: German-headquartered global logistics provider with European road transport, air & sea freight, and contract logistics. Comparable to Bon Marine as a multi-modal freight forwarder with warehousing, but operates at significantly greater scale and broader geographic coverage.
• DB Schenker (now DSV): German-headquartered global logistics provider offering land, air, ocean, and contract logistics, now part of DSV. Comparable to Bon Marine as a multi-modal forwarder with European land transport density, but operates at substantially larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's air, ocean, and road freight forwarding division. Comparable to Bon Marine as a multi-modal freight forwarder and customs broker, but operates at global enterprise scale with significantly larger networks.
• DSV: Danish global freight forwarding and logistics group (now combined with Schenker) offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics worldwide. Comparable to Bon Marine as a multi-modal forwarder, but operates at vastly larger scale with global infrastructure.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global logistics major offering sea logistics, air logistics, contract logistics, and road services. Comparable to Bon Marine as a freight forwarding and integrated logistics provider, but with global scale across 100+ countries.
• CEVA Logistics: France-headquartered global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail), and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable to Bon Marine as an integrated forwarder and contract logistics provider, with overlapping offerings in warehousing and project logistics.
• Expeditors International: US-based global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable to Bon Marine as a freight forwarder with customs clearance and air/ocean capabilities, but operates globally with much larger scale.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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