Fleet Line Shipping

What Fleet Line Shipping does

Fleet Line Shipping Services L.L.C (FLS) is a Dubai-headquartered, ISO 9001:2015/ISO 14001:2015/OHSAS 45001:2018-certified freight forwarder and project cargo specialist founded in 2005 and operating as a privately held UAE LLC. The company delivers end-to-end multimodal logistics — ocean, air (IATA-accredited), and land freight — with a flagship focus on out-of-gauge (OOG), heavy lift, and breakbulk project cargo for oil & gas, construction, energy, earth-moving equipment, and marine/yacht clients across the Middle East, Iraq, CIS countries, and selected global lanes. Core owned assets include an NVOCC line running specialized containers (Flat Rack, Open Top, 45-foot), a 104-axle SPMT fleet capable of moving modules up to 450 metric tons, and a customs-bonded 12,000 sqm warehouse complex in Jebel Ali Free Zone with temperature-controlled storage and 15,000+ pallet positions.

The business model is a transaction-fee and project-services hybrid: quote-based, project-specific pricing on Door-to-Door / Port-to-Port shipment legs, supplemented by professional services revenue from industrial packing, lashing, customs clearance (via Calogi integration), and 3PL managed warehouse services. Distribution is sales-led through direct enterprise B2B relationships — 70% of customers are freight forwarders and the balance are direct shippers/consignees — supplemented by channel partnerships within X2 Logistics Networks, WCA Projects, and Twig Logistics Network. Commercial leverage is anchored by long-tenured top-customer status with Hapag-Lloyd (9 consecutive years for OOG/breakbulk), CMA CGM (3 consecutive years), and Maersk, plus DP World approved-vendor status that gates lashing and securing work at UAE ports. The founder-led company is privately held with no disclosed external funding and operates branch offices in Dubai (HQ + Jebel Ali) and Baghdad, executing globally through 250+ agents in 180 countries.

Name

Fleet Line Shipping

Legal name

Fleet Line Shipping Services L.L.C

Website

https://fleetlineshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fleet Line Shipping is a Dubai-based, ISO-certified freight forwarder specializing in project cargo, heavy lift, and out-of-gauge logistics for oil & gas, construction, energy, and marine clients across the Middle East, Iraq, CIS, and 180 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Project Cargo Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Project cargo logistics
• Freight forwarding services
• NVOCC operations
• Heavy lift cargo handling
• Out-of-gauge cargo

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from international freight forwarding across air, ocean, and land transportation. Services include FCL/LCL containerized freight, break bulk, heavy lift, and OOG cargo handling.
2. NVOCC Operations: Operates own NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) line with specialized container fleet (Flat Rack, Open Top, 45-foot) for project cargo.
3. Project Cargo Handling: Specialized handling of out-of-gauge (OOG), heavy lift, and project cargo including route surveys, lashing, packing, and multimodal transportation.
4. Warehousing and Storage Solutions: 3PL warehouse solutions including own and operated customs-bonded warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone with temperature-controlled facilities and 15,000+ pallet positions.
5. Industrial Packing and Lashing: DP World-approved industrial packing, lashing, and cargo securing services with certified materials for maritime and overland transport.
6. Customs Clearance: In-house customs clearance services including documentation, duty processing, and regulatory compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Fleet Line Shipping Services L.L.C is a freight forwarding and project cargo logistics company that provides end-to-end shipping services including multimodal transportation (ocean, air, and land), NVOCC operations with specialized containers (Flat Rack, Open Top, 45-foot), breakbulk and heavy lift cargo handling, DP World-approved cargo lashing and securing, industrial packing, customs clearance, and 3PL warehousing in customs-bonded facilities. The company serves enterprise clients in oil & gas, construction, energy, earth moving equipment, yacht and marine, and freight forwarding sectors across 180 countries through a network of 250+ agents.

Product overview

Fleet Line Shipping Services L.L.C (FLS) is an award-winning freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of end-to-end logistics services. The company operates a single unified service platform centered on project cargo and freight forwarding, with the following interconnected service modules: Project Cargo Handling serves as the flagship offering, supported by Ocean Freight, Airfreight (IATA Accredited), and Land Freight for multimodal transport. NVOCC and Breakbulk Liner Agency provide specialized carrier services. Warehousing & Storage Solutions and Industrial Packing & Removals offer 3PL fulfillment capabilities, while Cargo Lashing & Securing Solutions delivers DP World-approved lashing services. The portfolio also includes specialized verticals for Vehicle Logistics, Yacht Logistics, ISO Tank Handling, and Pipe Handling Expertise, complemented by Customs Clearance and regional services for Iraq and CIS countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Cargo Handling End-to-end project cargo logistics including project planning, route surveys, marine insurance, lashing and packing, multimodal transportation, and customs clearance for heavy lift and oversized cargo in the MENA region.
• Ocean Freight Comprehensive ocean freight forwarding with a network of over 250 agents in 180 countries, handling FCL, LCL, refrigerated, hazardous, and out-of-gauge cargo.
• Airfreight – IATA Accredited IATA-accredited air cargo solutions including dangerous goods handling, AOG emergency service, air charter, and consolidation services to global destinations.
• Land Freight Overland transportation services including flatbed, low bed, and SPMT transport across the Middle East with door-to-door delivery to Iraq via Kuwait.
• NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Own NVOCC line with special equipment including flat rack, open top, and 45-foot containers for project cargo shipments.
• Breakbulk Liner Agency Break bulk cargo handling and liner agency services for oversized and project cargo.
• Warehousing & Storage Solutions 3PL warehouse solutions with owned and operated customs-bonded facilities, including 7,000 sqm open yard and 3,000 pallet positions of covered storage.
• Industrial Packing & Removals Professional packing services including wooden crates, heat-treated boxes, industrial wrapping, and custom packaging for project cargo.
• Cargo Lashing & Securing Solutions DP World-approved lashing services with certified materials including chains, tensioners, lashing belts, d-rings, and steel stoppers for secure cargo transportation.
• Vehicle Logistics Specialized vehicle transportation including RoRo services and handling of commercial and military vehicles.
• Yacht Logistics End-to-end yacht transportation including loading, lashing, and agency services for luxury vessel shipments.
• ISO Tank Handling Specialized handling services for ISO tank containers used in liquid and hazardous cargo transport.
• Pipe Handling Expertise Specialized logistics for pipe shipments including heavy-duty lashing, securing, and transportation solutions.
• Customs Clearance In-house customs clearance services for seamless import and export operations across UAE and Middle East.
• In-Country Logistics in Iraq Complete logistics solutions within Iraq including transportation, customs clearance, and warehouse facilities at the Safwan border.
• Complete Logistics Solutions to CIS Countries Door-to-door logistics services to Commonwealth of Independent States including Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hapag-Lloyd's biggest customer award for 9 consecutive years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 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

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• X2 Logistics NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of X2 Logistics Networks with over 1200 members worldwide. Active participation in annual conferences and network events for business development and referrals.
• WCA ProjectscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of WCA Projects network. Awarded Best Partner Middle East Award 2025, indicating strong partnership within the network.
• Twig Logistics NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Twig Logistics Network, winning Partner Rating Award during annual meeting in Punta Cana.
• DP WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDP World-approved vendor for cargo lashing and securing at UAE ports. DP World CEO inaugurated FLS's new warehouse facility in Jebel Ali. Ongoing collaboration for Ro-Ro operations at Terminal 4.
• Hapag-Lloyd AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor shipping line partner. FLS has won Hapag-Lloyd's biggest customer award for 9 consecutive years and received special award for loading most breakbulk units on a single vessel.
• CMA CGMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor shipping line partner. FLS has won CMA CGM's top customer award for 3 consecutive years.
• Maersk LinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValued partner of world's biggest shipping line. Multiple appreciation recognitions for OOG cargo handling.
• Empros LinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed as agent for Empros Line in the Middle East for vessel agency services.
• Legend Yacht Transport (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation for shipping three large yachts (275 tons each) from Italy to Dubai on chartered vessel BBC Leer.
• SAL-JumbominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartered SAL-Jumbo's m.v. Annemieke for transporting 6000 CBM of floats from Poland and Netherlands to UAE.
• Hanssy ShippingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartered Hanssy Shipping's multipurpose vessel Han He for transporting dismantled rig from Thailand to Oman.
• BBC CharteringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBreakbulk vessel chartering partner for handling crew boats and other project cargo shipments.
• Premier Global Logistics (India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssisted with vessel mounted skid haul from India to Egypt, handling 1700 km transport across 4 Indian states.
• IATAcoreOthersIATA accredited agent for air freight operations including dangerous goods handling and AOG 24/7 service.
• FIATAcoreOthersMember of FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) for global freight forwarding standards.
• NAFLcoreOthersMember of National Association of Freight and Logistics in the UAE.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Aramex: UAE-headquartered logistics company with strong Middle East and emerging-market presence across express, freight forwarding, and supply chain. Comparable as a UAE-anchored regional logistics peer, though more focused on express than heavy lift.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global logistics provider with project cargo, contract logistics, and freight management. Comparable to FLS in ocean freight forwarding while operating on a much larger scale.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong ocean and air freight forwarding capabilities. Competes with FLS for enterprise forwarding contracts though without FLS's heavy-lift specialization.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Market-leading global forwarder with air, ocean, and road freight plus project logistics capabilities. Overlaps with FLS across ocean, air, and customs clearance, though FLS is more specialized in heavy lift.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider with strong project logistics, ocean, air, and land freight capabilities. Overlaps with FLS in end-to-end multimodal forwarding for industrial customers.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with project cargo capabilities following its Panalpina integration. Competes with FLS for large GCC project cargo and breakbulk contracts as a much larger incumbent.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea freight forwarder with a project logistics vertical and global NVOCC-like capabilities. Competes with FLS on large enterprise project cargo bids while operating a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Global logistics group headquartered in the UAE with strong project cargo, ship agency, and freight forwarding capabilities across the Middle East. Closely comparable to FLS in MENA-centric project cargo focus, NVOCC operations, and ship-line relationships.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global forwarder with a dedicated Project Cargo & Heavy Lift division. Comparable to FLS in its specialization on OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift solutions for industrial customers.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with deep Middle East footprint and project logistics capabilities. Competes with FLS in the same regional project-cargo and contract logistics space, particularly for oil & gas and EPC clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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