What CAPELINE does

Capeline Shipping LLC is a privately held, fully integrated logistics and supply chain company headquartered in Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in early 2018. It operates a horizontal service stack spanning NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) services for FCL and LCL shipments, ocean freight forwarding, vessel handling and port operations, project cargo and project handling (including ODC/OOG, break bulk, and special handling cargo), warehousing and distribution with cross-docking and last-mile delivery, and a liner agency house serving shipping lines, vessel owners and charterers. The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers across e-commerce, manufacturing and industrial, retail, project cargo, and shipping line segments, with self-reported operational performance of 95% outbound, 88% inbound, 99% transhipment, and 80% project cargo handling rates.

Capeline's technology layer is built around an integrated supply chain platform offering real-time shipment tracking with automatic notifications, GPS-enabled fleet management for route planning and vehicle tracking, a Warehouse Management System for inventory accuracy, and AI and real-time data-driven route optimization for fuel-efficient delivery. Distribution is direct: a sales-led motion combines enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers and an inside sales team handling request-a-quote submissions through the website, supported by a customer login portal providing quotation, container tracking, vessel schedule and newsletter access.

The business model is transactional and quote-based, with revenue generated per shipment across the seven service lines via freight rates, handling fees, storage and distribution charges, and agency commissions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but tailored to container type, route, cargo type and requirements. The company is founder-owned and operated (co-founder Vinith Vijayakumar) with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, and operates through its UAE headquarters and a wholly-owned Indian subsidiary, Capeline Shipping India Private Limited, based in Navi Mumbai.

Name

CAPELINE

Legal name

Capeline Shipping LLC

Website

https://capeship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Capeline Shipping LLC is a UAE-based, fully integrated logistics company founded in 2018 offering NVOCC, ocean freight, vessel handling, project cargo, warehousing, and agency house services to enterprise and mid-market clients across global trade lanes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) / Regional Hub Consolidation (TLACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Ocean freight forwarding
• NVOCC services
• Project cargo handling
• Vessel handling agency
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NVOCC Services: Capeline operates as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier providing complete containerized shipping services for both FCL and LCL shipments. Generates revenue through freight rates charged to shippers, leveraging broad network of shipping lines and international agents.
2. Ocean Freight Services: Comprehensive ocean freight services connecting cargo to major global ports. Revenue generated through competitive ocean freight pricing, handling scheduling, paperwork, customs clearance, and ultimate delivery.
3. Agency House Services: Providing comprehensive representation and support to shipping lines, vessel owners, and charterers in key ports. Revenue earned through agency fees and commissions for port-related services.
4. Vessel Handling Services: Comprehensive vessel handling services ensuring smooth port operations and quick turnaround times. Revenue generated through port agency service fees.
5. Warehousing & Distribution: Integrated warehousing and distribution solutions including secure storage, order fulfillment, cross-docking, and last-mile delivery. Revenue from storage fees and distribution service charges.
6. Project Cargo Handling: Specialized handling of oversized, heavy, and complex cargo requiring exceptional logistical precision. Revenue from specialized handling fees, route planning, permit acquisition, and multi-modal transport coordination.
7. Project Handling (Land Transport): Road transport services with GPS-enabled fleet management, covering GCC and Middle East region with scheduled and express delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Capeline is a fully integrated supply chain organization providing containerized shipping, ocean freight, port vessel handling, project and oversized cargo logistics, warehousing and distribution, and shipping-line agency services. Headquartered in Dubai with operations in India, the company combines its NVOCC capabilities with global carrier and agent networks to deliver end-to-end import/export and door-to-door logistics for businesses across the GCC, Middle East, and worldwide trade lanes.

Product overview

Capeline is a fully integrated supply chain organization offering a comprehensive logistics service portfolio across NVOCC, Ocean Freight, Vessel Handling, Project Cargo, Project Handling, Warehousing & Distribution, and Agency House. Founded in early 2018 in the UAE, the company provides integrated logistics solutions connecting businesses globally through its established network. The services work together as an end-to-end offering: NVOCC and Ocean Freight handle containerized shipping, Vessel Handling manages port operations, Project Cargo and Project Handling address oversized and complex cargo needs, Warehousing & Distribution provides storage and fulfillment, and Agency House offers shipping line representation. Specialized case studies in Oversized Cargos, Break Bulk, and Special Handling Cargos demonstrate the company's expertise in handling complex cargo types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NVOCC Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier service providing complete containerized shipping services for FCL and LCL shipments, with its own Bill of Lading, leveraging a broad network of shipping lines and international agents to deliver competitive ocean freight pricing.
• Ocean Freight Comprehensive ocean freight services connecting cargo to major global ports with FCL and LCL options, competitive rates, scheduling, customs clearance, paperwork handling, and end-to-end delivery visibility for businesses.
• Vessel Handling Comprehensive vessel handling services ensuring smooth port operations and quick turnaround times with strong on-ground presence in key ports for shipping lines and charterers.
• Project Cargo Handling of oversized, heavy, and complex equipment for projects with specialized staff for customs documentation, E-mirsal facility support, route surveys, permit acquisition, and multi-modal transport coordination.
• Project Handling Specialized project handling services for oversized, heavy, and complex cargo requiring logistical precision, including detailed route surveys, on-site supervision, and end-to-end project logistics support.
• Warehousing & Distribution Integrated warehousing and distribution solutions with secure storage, WMS-enabled inventory tracking, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery services for businesses.
• Agency House Comprehensive representation and support to shipping lines, vessel owners, and charterers with port agency services including 24/7 vessel monitoring and streamlined port coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Outbound delivery rate of 95%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based global forwarding and logistics group with strong NVOCC and project cargo capabilities; comparable to Capeline on service breadth but at significantly larger scale.
• Expeditors International: Large publicly listed global freight forwarder with strong ocean and air services; competes for the same mid-market and enterprise shippers Capeline targets, offering broader network coverage.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest ocean and air freight forwarder with established NVOCC arm and global technology platform; represents the scale benchmark that pressures mid-tier players like Capeline.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Dominant incumbent in ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and project logistics; competes head-to-head in Middle East trade lanes with much greater scale and contract leverage.
• Sealand (Maersk): Maersk-owned NVOCC brand offering door-to-door ocean and inland services globally; competes directly in the same shipper segments as Capeline but with carrier backing.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: UAE-based global logistics provider combining ship agency, NVOCC, contract logistics, and freight forwarding with strong Middle East port presence - highly comparable service mix and customer base to Capeline.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global forwarder with NVOCC, ocean freight, contract logistics, and specialized project cargo divisions - matches Capeline's end-to-end service model at similar scale.
• Shipco Shipping: Pure-play NVOCC with global container shipping network and similar service portfolio of LCL/FCL ocean consolidation - directly competes for the same shipper wallet share.
• Transworld Group: UAE-headquartered integrated logistics conglomerate with NVOCC, liner agency, and freight forwarding services globally - the closest analog to Capeline's positioning as an NVOCC + Liner Agency in Dubai.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first freight forwarder with ocean, air, and customs services; competes on technology, transparency, and instant quoting - a structural threat to traditional NVOCCs like Capeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/capeship
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cape-container-line-uk-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/capeline_ship

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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