CargoGulf
CargoGulf is a Dubai-based marine transportation company offering cargo carrier, shipping, and freight services; underlying source data describes an integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services provider operating across 50 countries with 7,500+ employees and 300+ offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CargoGulf does
CargoGulf is identified in firmographics as a Dubai-based marine transportation company offering cargo carrier, shipping, and freight services, founded in 1985 and headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. However, the substantive source material characterizes the underlying operating entity as an integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services provider operating under the GAC brand, with 7,500+ employees, 300+ strategically located offices across 50 countries, and regional headquarters in Dubai, Houston, and Singapore. This represents a material data conflict that the analyst should flag: the firmographic scale (11-50 employees) is inconsistent with the source-attributed operational footprint (7,500+ employees, 300+ offices). The operating business spans three integrated service lines — shipping (ship agency, bunker fuels, canal/straits transits, hull cleaning, husbandry, launch services, P&I/H&M, protecting agency), logistics (contract logistics, multi-modal freight forwarding, international moving, land transport, project logistics, ship spares, supply chain management), and marine services (offshore support, rig moving, tug & barge operations). Revenue is generated via service fees on quote-based, customized engagements across enterprise customers in sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, cruise, humanitarian aid, offshore, and ship owners/operators. Go-to-market is sales-led through a direct global office network complemented by a trusted agent network.
CargoGulf firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CargoGulf
- Website
- https://cargogulf.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CargoGulf is a Dubai-based marine transportation company offering cargo carrier, shipping, and freight services; underlying source data describes an integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services provider operating across 50 countries with 7,500+ employees and 300+ offices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CargoGulf industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Transportation & Shipping Services
- NAICS
- Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Water Transportation (483), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)
- akta.pro primary industry
- FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB), Oil & Gas / Energy Project Transport (Rigs, Pipe, Modules) (TLADAGAE), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)
Keywords
Where CargoGulf is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices4 records
Markets served
CargoGulf business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Shipping Services: Ship agency, husbandry, and support services to ship owners and operators including bunker fuels, canal transits, hull cleaning, launch services, and P&I/H&M services
- Logistics Services: Contract logistics, freight services (air, sea, clearing & forwarding), land transportation, international moving, project logistics, supply chain management
- Marine Services: Offshore support, rig moving operations, tug & barge operations, fleet supply craft and barges
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | Customized service packages |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
CargoGulf product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CargoGulf is a marine transportation company based in Dubai, UAE that offers cargo carrier, shipping, and freight services. Its portfolio covers ship agency, husbandry, bunker fuels, canal transits, hull cleaning, launch services, P&I/H&M services, contract logistics, freight forwarding (air, sea, land), land transportation, project logistics, international moving, supply chain management, offshore support, rig moving, and tug & barge operations. Services are delivered through a global network of 300+ offices across 50 countries.
Product overview
GAC offers an integrated portfolio of shipping, logistics, and marine services through a global network. The shipping division provides ship agency, bunker fuels, canal/straits transits, hub agency, hull cleaning, husbandry services, launch services, P&I/H&M services, and protecting agency. The logistics arm covers contract logistics, freight services (air, sea, land, sea/air), international moving, land transportation, project logistics, ship spares logistics, and supply chain management. The marine division operates GAC Marine with supply craft and barges for offshore support, rig moving operations, and tug & barge operations. The company serves diverse sectors including aerospace, automotive, cruise, energy, healthcare, humanitarian aid, and sports, operating 300+ offices across 50 countries with 7,500+ employees.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cargo Shipping & Marine Transportation Core marine transportation service offering cargo carrier, shipping, and freight services for ship owners, operators, and commercial clients across global ports.
- Ship Agency Comprehensive ship agency services for vessel arrivals, departures, and port operations management.
- Bunker Fuels Safe, reliable and swift delivery of quality marine fuels at competitive prices.
- Canal & Straits Transits Transit coordination and support services for vessels passing through major canals and straits.
- Hub Agency Central coordination agency services for hub ports and transshipment operations.
- Hull Cleaning Hull cleaning services to maintain vessel efficiency and comply with environmental regulations.
- Husbandry Services Comprehensive port husbandry services including crew assistance, provisions, and documentation.
- Launch Services Round-the-clock ship supply services including crew transfers and provisions delivery.
- P&I/H&M Services Protection and Indemnity (P&I) and Hull & Machinery (H&M) insurance liaison and claims services.
- Protecting Agency Representation services for vessel owners and managers in port matters.
- Contract Logistics Specialised solutions to improve supply chain efficiency with tailored warehousing and distribution services.
- Freight Services Multi-modal freight forwarding covering air, sea, land, and sea/air combinations for cargo transportation.
- International Moving Relocation services for individuals and corporate transfers across international destinations.
- Land Transportation Road freight and rail transportation services for domestic and cross-border cargo movement.
- Project Logistics Specialist logistics for oversized, complex project cargo requiring custom transport solutions.
- Ship Spares Logistics Expedited logistics services for maritime spare parts delivery to vessels worldwide.
- Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain planning, execution, and optimization services.
- Offshore Support Marine support services for offshore energy platforms and maritime installations.
- Rig Moving Operations Specialized marine operations for moving offshore drilling rigs between locations.
- Tug & Barge Operations Towing and barge transportation services for cargo and equipment movement.
- GAC Marine Fleet Services Fleet of supply craft and barges providing vital support for offshore exploration, construction and production operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 7500+ employees worldwide
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use CargoGulf
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CargoGulf technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
CargoGulf partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Northern Lights Joint VenturecoreGAC signed a deal to support the Northern Lights Joint Venture, providing integrated shipping and logistics services to support the venture's operations
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights4 records
CargoGulf competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest integrated logistics providers with deep ocean/air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and overland capabilities across 100+ countries. Highly comparable integrated portfolio and global office network serving similar enterprise customers.
- DSV: Global transport and logistics company offering air & sea freight forwarding, road transport, and contract logistics with an extensive multi-country office network. Direct competitor across multi-modal freight forwarding and project logistics.
- Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage, with a broad international office footprint. Highly comparable asset-light forwarding model serving similar enterprise shipper segments.
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned global logistics provider with strong air/ocean forwarding, road transport, and contract logistics operations across 50+ countries. Closely matches GAC's mid-size integrated logistics profile with strong project cargo capabilities.
- Inchcape Shipping Services: Global maritime services provider offering ship agency, husbandry, bunker fuels, and port-related services across 60+ countries. Direct peer in the core ship agency and husbandry services segment that anchors GAC's shipping division.
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Global maritime industry group providing ship services including agency, spare parts logistics, and technical services. Closely comparable in port-related vessel services and maritime logistics support.
- Agility Global Integrated Logistics: Middle East-headquartered global logistics provider with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and specialty services across emerging markets. Particularly comparable given shared regional roots and emerging-market focus.
Regional players
- Sinotrans: China's largest integrated logistics company with freight forwarding, shipping agency, and contract logistics operations. Comparable integrated service model but primarily serving China-related trade corridors.
Broad incumbents
- DHL Global Forwarding: Largest global air and ocean freight forwarder as part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, offering end-to-end supply chain solutions. Overlaps with GAC's forwarding and contract logistics offerings but operates at materially larger scale with broader portfolio.
- CEVA Logistics: Large global 3PL operating freight management, contract logistics, and ground transport services for enterprise customers. Competes in similar freight forwarding and contract logistics segments but with a larger overall footprint post-CMA CGM acquisition.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CargoGulf social profiles
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CargoGulf leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
CargoGulf funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CargoGulf M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CargoGulf
What does CargoGulf do?
CargoGulf is a marine transportation company based in Dubai, UAE that offers cargo carrier, shipping, and freight services. Its portfolio covers ship agency, husbandry, bunker fuels, canal transits, hull cleaning, launch services, P&I/H&M services, contract logistics, freight forwarding (air, sea, land), land transportation, project logistics, international moving, supply chain management, offshore support, rig moving, and tug & barge operations. Services are delivered through a global network of 300+ offices across 50 countries.
Is CargoGulf a public or private company?
CargoGulf is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was CargoGulf founded?
CargoGulf was founded in 1985. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CargoGulf based?
CargoGulf is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does CargoGulf make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Shipping Services are the primary driver. The others are logistics Services and marine Services.
Who are CargoGulf's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kuehne+Nagel, DSV, Expeditors International, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inchcape Shipping Services, Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Agility Global Integrated Logistics. Sinotrans is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are DHL Global Forwarding and CEVA Logistics.
Does CargoGulf have an API?
No public API is recorded for CargoGulf.
What industry is CargoGulf in?
CargoGulf's product category is Marine Transportation & Shipping Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACABAA, FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding, with a secondary code of TLADAGAB, Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management. Its NAICS code is 483111 and its SIC code is 4400.