Kadmar Shipping Co.

What Kadmar Shipping Co. does

Kadmar Shipping Co. is a privately held Egyptian maritime services platform founded in 1983 by Admiral Mahmoud Hatim El Kady and headquartered in Alexandria. The company operates across shipping agency, liner agency, chartering and broking, bunker fuel procurement, container depot and warehousing, freight forwarding, contract logistics, yacht agency, offshore support, FPSO services, marine surveying, and travel services. It serves a diversified client base that includes international shipping lines (notably as the exclusive Egypt agent for HMM since 1998, plus Empros Lines, Orient Asia Lines, and LIDER LINE), oil and gas operators, dry bulk importers and exporters, automotive carriers, FMCG companies, navy and government vessels, and luxury yacht owners. Groupe-level reach is anchored by 23 offices covering every Egyptian port, 400+ full-time personnel, 200,000+ m2 of depot footprint, and 22,000 TEU of container capacity, supplemented by an international branch in Sousse, Tunisia.

The company's revenue model is a blend of professional services fees (ship agency, liner agency commissions, yacht agency), transaction-based commissions (chartering and broking through Baltic Exchange registration, bunker fuel procurement), and managed services (depot operations, contract logistics, freight forwarding). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via dedicated teams across 16 offices in 7 Egyptian cities, with relationship-led selling to liner operators, NVOCCs, government entities, and private sector clients. Pricing is project-based, quoted per vessel, cargo, port, and requirement set, with no public price list. The underlying technology backbone is a proprietary computer network with online access and EDI interfacing for container control and repair yard supervision, including a 24/7 Suez Canal Transit Management System, an online toll calculator, a reefer monitoring system that checks every 8 hours, and depot-level EDI for gate moves and stock reporting. Adjacent digital surfaces include a multilingual website (English, Arabic, Chinese), social channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, WeChat), and a downloadable brochure and newsletter ecosystem.

The operating group is family-controlled by the El Kady family under the Kadmar Group umbrella, which encompasses Kadmar Logistics, Kadmar International (Depot Egypt), Kadmar Yachting, Kadmar Offshore, Kadmar Travel, SWYNG Logistics, and BWA Yachting Egypt. The company is registered with ISSA, BIMCO, FONASBA, Baltic Exchange, FIATA, EIFFA, and the Arab Federation of Chambers of Shipping, and is IATA-certified plus ISO 9001/2015, 14001/2015, 22000/2018, and 45001/2018 certified. In 2026 the founder passed away, with succession continuing under Eng. Medhat El Kady (Vice Chairman & CEO) and Mahmoud Medhat El Kady (General Manager).

Name

Kadmar Shipping Co.

Legal name

Kadmar Shipping Co.

Website

https://kadmar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kadmar Shipping Co. is a privately held Egyptian maritime services platform founded in 1983, providing ship agency, liner agency, chartering, bunker fuels, container depot, logistics, yachting, and offshore services to international shipping lines, oil and gas operators, and government and private clients across 23 offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Ship Agency & Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Reefer Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) & Multi-Stop Distribution (TLADAHAB)

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Maritime logistics
• Port agency services
• Vessel husbandry services
• Suez canal transit

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices11 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. Ship Agency Services: Agency fees for vessel representation covering liquid and dry bulk vessels, general cargo, reefer, Ro-Ro, livestock and passenger vessels across all Egyptian ports. Services include port entry, clearance, berthing coordination, and operational support.
2. Liner Agent Services: Port call execution services for container, breakbulk, tanker, and car carrier operators. Revenue generated through commissions from shipping lines including HMM, Empros Lines, Orient Asia Lines, and LIDER LINE.
3. Chartering & Broking: Shipping and charter brokerage for cargoes to/from Egyptian ports. Dry cargo chartering, project cargo, freight contracting, and sales/purchase activities. Baltic Exchange registered brokers.
4. Bunker Fuels Supply: Marine fuels and lubricants procurement services around Egyptian ports, coordinating IFO, MGO, MDO and marine lubricants from trusted suppliers.
5. Logistics & Warehousing: Depot services, freight forwarding, contract logistics, multimodal transport, and supply chain management. Container maintenance, repairs, and storage services with 22,000 TEU capacity.
6. Yachting Agency Services: Premium yacht agency services including port and Suez Canal agency, bunkering, crew assistance, customs clearance, and tourism arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kadmar Shipping Co. provides comprehensive ship agency, liner agency, Suez Canal transit coordination, chartering and broking, bunker fuel procurement, husbandry services, container depot operations, yachting, offshore, and integrated logistics services to vessel operators, shipping lines, charterers, and government entities across all Egyptian ports. The firm functions as a one-stop maritime services provider with 23 offices, 22,000 TEU depot capacity, EDI-based container management, and exclusive agency representation for global shipping lines including HMM, Empros Lines, Orient Asia Lines, and LIDER LINE.

Product overview

Kadmar Shipping Co. is a comprehensive maritime and logistics service platform providing integrated shipping, yachting, logistics, marine offshore, and travel services across Egypt. The company operates as a multi-service provider with distinct service lines including ship agency, liner agent services (representing HMM, Empros Lines, Orient Asia Lines, and LIDER LINE), Suez Canal transit coordination, marine surveying, offshore support services, depot and container operations, freight forwarding, and advisory services. The portfolio includes core agency services, marine operations (tug & barge, rig moving, dry docking), logistics solutions (multimodal transport, supply chain management, project cargo), and specialized industry services (yachting, cruise, automotive, oil & gas). The company also offers training through Kadmar School & Training Academy and IT solutions as part of its advisory offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HMM: Container liner service represented by Kadmar as agent in Egypt since 1998
• Empros Lines
• Orient Asia Lines
• LIDER LINE
• Kadmar Depot Services
• Kadmar Provision Supplies

Products and services

• Ship Agency Comprehensive ship agency services for liquid and dry bulk vessels, general cargo, reefer, Ro-Ro, livestock, and passenger vessels across all Egyptian ports, delivered through 16 offices covering 7 cities in Alexandria, Giza, Cairo, Damietta, Port Said, Suez, Safaga and Sokhna.
• Liner Agent Liner agent services for container, breakbulk, tanker, and car carrier operators with resources, contacts, and local expertise for time- and cost-efficient port call execution at Egyptian ports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked Top 5 in Egypt for General Cargo Handling since 1983
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1998Kadmar has been the exclusive agent for HMM in Egypt since 1998. HMM is one of the top 5 Trans-Pacific carriers and top 10 global shipping carriers, providing fully containerized service between Far East, Mediterranean and Egyptian ports with direct mother vessel calls.
• Empros Lines Shipping Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmpros Lines is one of Europe's leading break-bulk liner operators and ship-managers of Supramax and Ultramax dry bulk vessels. Kadmar serves as agent in Egypt for their routes from Antwerp-Rotterdam-Hamburg-Bremus to Egypt and South Turkey.
• Orient Asia Lines (OAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture between Lighthouse Navigation and Nepa Shipping providing regular Break Bulk Liner Services from South East Asia to Arabian Gulf, Red Sea and Mediterranean ports with monthly sailings.
• LIDER LINEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2002, LIDER is a multipurpose carrier specialized in RO-RO/general cargo and perishable goods operating seasonal service from Dekheila port in Alexandria.
• Baltic ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKadmar is Baltic Exchange registered brokers, specialized in Reefer, RORO, Handy, Handymax and heavy lifts, providing chartering and broking services for the global shipping market.
• Tokyo Marine GroupcoreOthersKADMAR is fully insured by Tokyo Marine Group, one of the world's largest insurance groups, providing comprehensive coverage against all risks including riots and disorders.
• EMSA (Egyptian Marine Surveyors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKadmar is a member of EMSA, providing marine and cargo surveying services with engineers available around the clock for hydrographic work and survey operations.
• BALTICA InsurancecoreOthersKadmar is BALTICA insurance agent, providing marine and cargo insurance services in Egypt.
• BWA Yachting EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging Partner BWA Yachting Egypt, representing Egypt on the global yachting stage and facilitating luxury yacht services across the country.
• EGL (Egyptian Global Logistics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing logistics services within Kadmar Group ecosystem.
• Kadmar LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company for contract logistics and integrated logistics solutions.
• Kadmar TravelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate travel company providing crew travel arrangements, airport assistance, and tourism services.
• Kadmar International (Depot Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company operating container depots and inland logistics.
• Kadmar YachtingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKadmar Yachting brand providing premium yacht agency services.
• Kadmar OffshorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKadmar Offshore brand providing offshore support vessels and services for oil and gas industry.
• SWYNG LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate logistics company within Kadmar Group network.
• ISSA (International Ship Suppliers & Services Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered member of ISSA for international ship supplies and services network.
• BIMCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered member of BIMCO, the largest international maritime association for shipping professionals.
• FONASBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered member of FONASBA (Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents).
• FIATAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered member of FIATA with 9 FIATA Diplomas and 2 Higher FIATA Diplomas among staff, providing international freight forwarding standards.
• EIFFA (Egyptian International Freight Forwarding Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEng. Medhat El Kady serves as Chairman of EIFFA, the Egyptian International Freight Forwarding Association.
• Arab Federation of Chambers of ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKadmar founder Admiral El Kady is Honorary Chairman; Eng. Medhat El Kady is Vice Chairman. Federation unifies Arab maritime stakeholders.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Topaz Energy and Marine: Topaz is a Middle East-based offshore support vessel provider serving the oil and gas industry. It overlaps with Kadmar's offshore services and FPSO support segments in the MENA offshore market.
• MISC Berhad: MISC is a Malaysian-based global maritime player with ship management, offshore, and container liner operations. While geographically distant, it is comparable as a diversified maritime services group with ship agency, logistics, and offshore capabilities in international markets.
• Bahri (National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia): Bahri is a Middle East-headquartered shipping and logistics group with VLCC, ro-ro, dry bulk, and container services. While primarily a carrier rather than an agent, it operates regional logistics services that overlap with Kadmar's broader shipping and logistics portfolio in the MENA region.

Broad incumbents

• Inchcape Shipping Services: Inchcape is a global ship agency and maritime services provider with a wide portfolio including port agency, voyage support, and crew services. It competes broadly with Kadmar in agency services but at a larger global scale across many more regions.
• Agility Logistics: Agility is a large Middle East-headquartered logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. It competes with Kadmar's freight forwarding and contract logistics services, particularly for FMCG and industrial customers in the region.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): BSM is a global ship management group with crew management and maritime services that competes with Kadmar in selected segments, particularly husbandry and crew handling. Its global scope contrasts with Kadmar's Egypt-centric focus.
• Wilhelmsen Maritime Services: Wilhelmsen offers ship agency, maritime products, and ship management globally through Wilhelmsen Ship Management and related entities. It overlaps with Kadmar in vessel husbandry and port services but operates at significantly greater scale worldwide.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: GAC is one of the largest global ship agencies with deep Egypt and Middle East operations, offering port agency, liner representation, ship broking, and logistics. It is the most directly comparable peer to Kadmar in scope, customer base (international liner operators), and geographic focus on MENA ports.
• Egyptian Global Logistics (EGL): EGL is an Egyptian freight forwarding and logistics company. It competes directly with Kadmar's contract logistics and freight forwarding service lines within the same Egyptian domestic market.
• Gulf Agency Company Egypt (subsidiary of GAC): Gulf Agency Company Egypt operates the Egyptian arm of GAC, directly competing with Kadmar in Egyptian port agency, liner representation, and logistics services. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor within Egypt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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