What Sovfrakht does

Sovfrakht (АО «Совфрахт») is an independent Russian transport and logistics holding company founded on March 8, 1929, headquartered in Moscow. Originally established as a Soviet state monopoly for chartering foreign tonnage for export-import operations, the company was privatized following the dissolution of the USSR in 1992 and now operates as a privately held joint-stock company designated as a systemically important organization of the Russian economy since March 2020. Sovfrakht delivers a portfolio of eight service lines covering the full logistics value chain: Ro-Pax ferry operations (Antei, Ust-Luga–Baltiysk route), sea and river cargo transportation using owned and chartered fleet, specialized Arctic logistics along the Northern Sea Route, marine agency and bunkering services globally, multimodal and oversized/heavy (KTG) cargo transport, business process automation through the proprietary Center for Marine Projects Management (Центр управления морскими проектами) operating system, industrial and hydraulic construction including dredging and offshore field development, and the Express maritime cargo line between Saint Petersburg and Kaliningrad.

The company serves a concentrated base of large enterprise and government clients, including Russian Navy fleet support (over 200 ship calls annually in nearly 50 ports), major Russian oil refineries (Rosneft, Antipinsky, Mariinsky, TAIF Group), Crimean peninsula transport accessibility, and Arctic remote community resupply operations under the Northern Delivery (Северный завоз) program. Sovfrakht holds FIATA membership and operates regional offices across Russia (Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Vladivostok, Novorossiysk, Kaliningrad) plus foreign representations in Istanbul and Limassol. Revenue generation is primarily transaction-fee based on negotiated contracts, with publicly disclosed unit pricing for ferry services. FY2024 revenue was 16.9 billion RUB (+27.8% YoY) with EBITDA of 1,967 million RUB (+19.7% YoY), reflecting strong operational momentum across both legacy and recently launched service lines.

Name

Sovfrakht

Legal name

Акционерное общество «Совфрахт»

Website

https://sovfracht.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sovfrakht is an independent Russian transport and logistics holding founded in 1929, operating as a systemically important organization. It provides sea, river, rail, and multimodal freight services, Arctic logistics, marine agency, and ferry operations to industrial enterprises, the Russian Navy, and government infrastructure programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multimodal Freight Transportation & Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Lift / Breakbulk & RoRo Project Shipping (TLADAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Marine & Offshore Assets (Rig Moves, FPSO/OSV Components) (TLACAIAE), Rail Project Cargo & Oversized/Heavy-Lift Forwarding (TLACADAH), High & Heavy / Project Ro-Ro Handling (Construction, Mining & Oversize Equipment) (TLAHACAI)

Keywords

• Multimodal freight transportation
• Arctic logistics services
• Maritime ship agency
• Oversized cargo transport
• Ferry passenger services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine and River Freight Services: Sovfrakts arranges maritime and river cargo transportation using its own and chartered fleet, serving as a primary logistics coordinator for domestic and international shipments. The company handles dangerous, oversized, and heavy-lift cargoes, providing end-to-end service.
2. Ship Agency and Bunkering Services: Ship agency services covering port call coordination, documentation, stevedoring, insurance, and repair contracting for vessels in Russian and global ports. Bunkering supply services for Russian and foreign vessels worldwide.
3. Multimodal and KTG (Oversized/Heavy Cargo) Transportation: Organization of multimodal transport solutions combining multiple transport modes, specialized in handling large-scale, overweight, and project cargoes. The company assumes full responsibility for cargo integrity and delivery timelines.
4. Freight Chartering, Brokerage, and Insurance Services: Brokering and intermediary operations for vessel chartering, freight arrangement, and cargo insurance services.
5. Industrial and Hydraulic Construction: Construction of production facilities and hydraulic engineering structures, including subsea technical work, offshore field development, dredging, and hydrographic surveys, with integrated transport and supply services.
6. Ferry Services ( паром «Антей» ): Operation of the грузопассажирский (cargo-passenger) automobile ferry «Antei» on the Ust-Luga — Baltiysk (Kaliningrad) route. Commercial operator is ООО «Посейдон». Revenue is generated through freight rates and passenger ticket sales.
7. Maritime Cargo Line «Express» St. Petersburg – Kaliningrad: Regular maritime cargo line operating since November 2022, providing coordinated container and general cargo transport from St. Petersburg to Kaliningrad with end-to-end service coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sovfrakht is a Russian transport and logistics holding company providing multimodal freight transportation across sea, river, rail, and road. It operates specialized Arctic logistics, oversized and heavy (KTG) cargo transport, ship agency and bunkering, ferry services (including the Antei Ust-Luga–Baltiysk route), the Express maritime cargo line between St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, industrial and hydraulic construction, and in-house IT/business process automation through its Center for Marine Projects Management.

Product overview

Sovfrakht (АО «Совфрахт») is an independent Russian transport and logistics company founded in 1929, operating as a systemically important organization of the Russian economy. Its portfolio consists of eight distinct service lines: (1) грузопассажирский автомобильный паром «Антей» (ROPAX ferry Antei) for the Ust-Luga–Baltiysk route; (2) морские и речные перевозки (sea and river transportation) as a single logistics coordinator using owned and chartered fleet; (3) логистика в Арктике (Arctic logistics) for northern deliveries and the Northern Sea Route; (4) морское агентирование и бункеровочные операции (marine agency and bunkering) globally; (5) мультимодальные перевозки и перевозки КТГ (multimodal and oversized/heavy cargo transport) across Russia and internationally; (6) автоматизация бизнес-процессов (business process automation / IT systems) including the 'Center for Maritime Project Management' operating system; (7) строительство производственных и гидротехнических объектов (industrial and hydraulic construction); and (8) морская грузовая линия «Экспресс» (Express cargo line St. Petersburg–Kaliningrad). Sovfrakht operates as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Морская грузовая линия «Экспресс»: Regular sea cargo line Saint Petersburg - Kaliningrad launched in November 2022
• Паром «Антей»
• Логистика в Арктике
• Мультимодальные перевозки
• Морское агентирование и бункеровка

Products and services

• Antei Ferry Service (Ust-Luga – Baltiysk) Passenger and cargo ferry service operating on the Ust-Luga–Baltiysk route, providing Russia–Kaliningrad ferry transport for cargo (including unaccompanied and oversized loads) and passengers.
• Express Maritime Cargo Line (St. Petersburg – Kaliningrad) Scheduled maritime cargo line providing freight shipping between St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, supporting uninterrupted logistics for the Kaliningrad exclave.
• Multimodal Sea, River, Rail, and Road Freight Transportation Core multimodal freight transportation service combining sea, river, rail, and road transport modes for industrial, commercial, and government shippers across Russia and internationally.
• Multimodal Oversized and Heavy (KTG) Cargo Transport Specialized transport of oversized, heavy, and non-standard cargo (KTG) using multimodal solutions, including sea, river, rail, and road, for industrial, oil & gas, and infrastructure customers.
• Arctic Logistics Services Dedicated Arctic logistics service providing multimodal transport and shipping support along northern sea routes and harsh-climate environments for industrial, energy, and project cargo customers.
• Ship Agency and Bunkering Services Ship agency and marine bunkering services providing port call support, vessel agency, and fuel supply for ships in Russian and international ports.
• Industrial and Hydraulic Construction Industrial and hydraulic construction services for port, hydraulic, and transport-adjacent infrastructure, supporting industrial and government customers.
• Business Process Automation / IT Services Business process automation and IT services delivered through the in-house Center for Marine Projects Management, supporting Sovfrakht's transport operations and offered to external logistics clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transported 4.5 million passengers and 950,000+ vehicles to Crimea between 2015–2017
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sovfrakts is a member of FIATA — an authoritative international NGO uniting national freight forwarder associations from over 150 countries. Membership provides access to global logistics best practices, industry standards development, and international recognition in the freight forwarding community.
• Russian Shipping Chamber (Российская палата судоходства)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian Shipping Chamber is Russia's only nationwide industry association for sea and river transport employers, founded in 2013. Sovfrakts crew members have received honorary diplomas from the Chamber. The Chamber represents over 100 maritime organizations operating 3,200+ vessels with over 20 million tonnes deadweight.
• OOO «Poseidon» (ООО «Посейдон»)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOOO Poseidon is the commercial operator of the грузопассажирский автомобильный паром «Антей» ferry. Poseidon manages sales, scheduling, and passenger/cargo bookings on the Ust-Luga – Baltiysk route to Kaliningrad.
• OOO «Trans-Business-Consulting» (ООО «Транс-Бизнес-Консалтинг»)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agent for westbound ferry services (from Baltiysk to St. Petersburg/Ust-Luga). Located in St. Petersburg and at the port.
• OOO «ImeksService» (ООО «ИмэксСервис»)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agent for eastbound ferry services (from Ust-Luga to Baltiysk).
• OOO «NaftaTrans» (ООО «НафтаТранс»)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for long-term contracts and block space bookings on the ferry Антей. Based in St. Petersburg.
• OOO «EksKont» (ООО Компания «ЭксКонт»)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCustoms clearance services provider for ferry cargo. Provides online document preparation services and operates in St. Petersburg.
• NEP-Fabrikant (НЭП-Фабрикант)coreOthersElectronic trading platform used by Sovfrakts for publishing open competitive procurement procedures.
• Roseltorg / AO «ЕЭТП» (АО «Единая электронная торговая площадка»)coreOthersUnified Electronic Trading Platform (Roseltorg) used by Sovfrakts for publishing open competitive procurement procedures.
• благотворительный фонд «Кораблик» (Charitable Foundation «Korablik»)minorOthersCharitable foundation created in 2012 by Sovfrakts employees led by Dmitry Purim. Helps children with severe illnesses from 82 regions of Russia. Sovfrakts has supported the foundation since its inception. Korablik is in the TOP-100 of Russian charitable foundations (RAEX) and federal registry of the Ministry of Justice.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV Project Cargo (formerly Panalpina): Global leader in heavy-lift and project cargo forwarding with extensive network. Comparable to Sovfrakht's project cargo (KTG) capabilities at a global scale; competes for similar oversized/heavy industrial clients.
• DHL Industrial Projects: DHL's specialist division handling oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo worldwide. Comparable to Sovfrakht's project cargo and multimodal service; broader geographic reach but limited Russian market access under sanctions.
• Kuehne+Nagel (Project Logistics): Global freight forwarder with a dedicated project logistics / heavy-lift division. Comparable to Sovfrakht's KTG/oversized cargo offering and multimodal approach; competes internationally for industrial project cargo contracts.

Direct peers

• FESCO (Far Eastern Shipping Company): Russian intermodal logistics and shipping operator combining port, rail, and marine container services. Directly comparable to Sovfrakht in Russian multimodal container transport and port ownership; both serve Arctic/domestic flows with similar assets and customer segments.
• Murmansk Shipping Company: Russian Arctic-focused shipping operator with ice-class fleet. Comparable to Sovfrakht's Arctic logistics expertise, Northern Sea Route operations, and Russian maritime history; serves overlapping Arctic and ice-class client base.
• Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP): Russia's largest port on the Black Sea, handling oil, grain, and containers. Comparable to Sovfrakht in grain export logistics, oil product export (Rosneft, etc.), and Russian port infrastructure — overlapping with Sovfrakht's Novorossiysk operations and grain/commodity forwarding.
• TransContainer: Russia's largest intermodal container operator, providing rail and container logistics across Russia and CIS. Comparable to Sovfrakht in rail-based intermodal transportation, large industrial shippers, and connection to Russian government railway infrastructure.
• Global Ports Investments: Operator of container terminals in the Russian Baltic and Far East. Comparable to Sovfrakht in port ownership and stevedoring at strategic Russian gateways; both serve containerized cargo flows for industrial clients.
• Rusagrotrans: Russian rail freight operator specializing in agricultural and bulk commodity transport. Comparable to Sovfrakht's rail-based export of grain and bulk products from Russian inland origins to export ports; both operate rail wagon fleets.

Regional players

• Atomflot: Russian state operator of nuclear-powered icebreakers serving the Northern Sea Route. Adjacent participant in Arctic logistics that Sovfrakht depends on for Northern Sea Route access; shares the same Russian Arctic customer base (Rosatom, defense, oil & gas).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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