What Grieg Logistics does

Grieg Logistics AS was a Norwegian shipping and logistics company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bergen, providing port agency and logistics services to commercial and government vessel operators. The company served five primary customer segments—tanker operators, dry bulk operators, liner operators, naval/government vessels, and offshore operators—delivering services through four dedicated divisions: Tank Agency, Bulk Agency, Project Logistics, and Naval Services. A specialized unit, Grieg Strategic Services (GSS), provided 24/7 emergency operations support, and the company also operated the Mosjøen Industriterminal (MIT), an industrial cargo handling facility in northern Norway. The underlying offering is a multi-service shipping agency delivered through human account management and on-the-ground port staff rather than a unified software platform; no proprietary technology stack is disclosed.

The company operated through seven Norwegian offices in Bergen, Årdalstangen, Larvik, Mosjøen, Mongstad, Kristiansund, and Sunndalsøra, supported by dedicated phone and email lines per service line. Its revenue model was service-based with quote-based pricing per vessel, port, and service requirement; specific pricing was not publicly disclosed. Grieg Logistics employed 101–250 staff and pursued a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting shipping companies, naval forces, and offshore operators requiring port agency services at Norwegian ports. The company held no patents, certifications, or external awards according to the available data.

In June 2024, Grieg Logistics was acquired by UK-based Inchcape Shipping Services, ceasing to operate as an independent entity. Post-acquisition, the standalone company website was closed and traffic redirected to www.iss-shipping.com, integrating Grieg's Norwegian operations into Inchcape's network of 260 offices across 60 countries covering 2,200+ ports worldwide.

Name

Grieg Logistics

Legal name

Grieg Logistics AS

Website

https://grieglogistics.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grieg Logistics is a Norwegian port agency and logistics services provider headquartered in Bergen, serving tanker, bulk, liner, naval/government, and offshore vessel operators across multiple Norwegian ports; the company was acquired by Inchcape Shipping Services in June 2024 and now operates within that parent's global shipping network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Agency Services: Agency services for vessels calling at Norwegian ports, including port agency, bunker agency, and husbandry services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Grieg Logistics provides B2B port agency and shipping logistics services for vessels calling at Norwegian ports, delivered through dedicated divisions covering tankers, dry bulk carriers, project cargo, and naval vessels. Operations are supported by the Mosjøen Industriterminal industrial terminal and a 24/7 emergency response arm called Grieg Strategic Services (GSS). Since June 2024 the company has operated as part of Inchcape Shipping Services following its acquisition.

Product overview

Grieg Logistics, now part of Inchcape Shipping Services following the June 2024 acquisition, operates as a comprehensive logistics and shipping services provider in Norway. The company provides port agency and logistics services across multiple segments including Tank, Bulk, Project cargo, and Naval operations, supported by facilities such as the Mosjøen Industriterminal. Services are delivered through dedicated divisions (Ships Services, Strategic Services) with 24/7 emergency support capabilities and multiple Norwegian office locations. The offering functions as a multi-service agency model rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Agency

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inchcape Shipping ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024In June 2024, UK-based Inchcape Shipping Services acquired Norway's Grieg Logistics to strengthen its shipping and logistics capabilities across multiple sectors. Grieg Logistics website was redirected to www.iss-shipping.com following the acquisition. Grieg Logistics now operates as part of Inchcape Shipping Services network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OSM Maritime Group: Norwegian-headquartered ship management and offshore service company providing technical management, crewing, and vessel agency. Closely comparable Norwegian maritime services competitor with overlapping customer base.
• V.Group: Global ship management and maritime services company offering crew management, technical management, and ship agency services. Comparable in serving similar shipping customers with vessel agency and support services.
• GAC Group: Global port agency and ship services company offering vessel agency, husbandry, bunker coordination, and project logistics across 50+ countries. Closest direct competitor in port agency services, particularly for tanker, bulk, and offshore operators.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM): International ship management group providing technical management, crew management, and ship agency services. Comparable in agency-style service delivery and in serving tanker, bulk, and container operators.
• Wilhelmsen: Norwegian-headquartered global maritime services group providing ship agency, port services, and maritime products. Directly comparable as a Norwegian-rooted maritime services provider with similar agency and logistics service lines.
• Thome Group: Singapore-based ship management and maritime services firm offering vessel management, crew services, and ship agency. Comparable in providing multi-segment agency services to tanker, bulk, and offshore operators.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant sea freight and maritime logistics operations. Comparable in arranging maritime transportation services and serving shipper customers, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: Global port agency and ship services network of 260 offices across 60 countries. Direct parent and now operator of Grieg Logistics, with the most directly comparable service offering (port agency, husbandry, bunker coordination) but at vastly larger scale and global geographic footprint.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of DHL providing sea, air, and road freight services. Comparable in freight transportation arrangement services and in serving international shipper and carrier customers.

Regional players

• Höegh Autoliners: Norwegian-headquartered deep-sea car carrier operator. Comparable as a Norwegian-rooted maritime industry player, though operating in a different segment (vehicle carriers) rather than port agency; useful as a regional maritime peer for Norwegian maritime context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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