Magzi shipping

What Magzi shipping does

Magzi Shipping and Logistics Services LLC is a B2B freight forwarding and logistics provider headquartered in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, founded in 2008 by Executive Director Lijihas Ussain. The company offers an integrated service portfolio spanning sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, end-to-end customs clearance, project cargo handling, break bulk shipping, exhibition and event logistics, bonded and temperature-controlled warehousing at Ghala, NVOCC services, and international relocation under 'The Movers Muscat' sub-brand. Operations are anchored by dedicated offices and customs-clearing staff at all four major Omani ports — Sohar, Muscat, Duqm, and Salalah — with cross-border haulage to GCC countries, while global reach is delivered through memberships in GFP (exclusive in Oman since 2009), JC Trans, PLA, WCA Project, XLP, AOP, IAM, and IELA covering 150+ countries. The senior management team carries 40 years of combined industry experience, and the company claims 5,000+ satisfied clients with a 4.8/5 customer rating.

The technology stack combines digital freight platforms with real-time tracking and instant online booking, IoT-enabled smart containers for cargo monitoring, AI-driven logistics management, and proprietary in-house customs clearance operations with direct integration into the Oman Customs Bayan electronic system — eliminating third-party broker dependency. The asset base includes a crane fleet ranging from 25 to 225 tons and PDO-approved vehicles for inland transport, operationalized through the Magzi Innovative Logistics division. The GTM is enterprise field sales augmented by network-driven referral flow, targeting a broad vertical segmentation that includes construction, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, automotive, oil & gas, retail and FMCG, government and defence, green energy, chemical, hospitality, technology, and exhibition and sports event organizers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees across service lines (ocean freight, customs brokerage, project handling, rentals, warehousing, relocation) on a quote-based pricing model that is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding rounds.

Name

Magzi shipping

Legal name

Magzi Shipping and Logistics Services LLC

Website

https://magzishipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magzi Shipping and Logistics Services LLC is an Oman-based B2B freight forwarder founded in 2008, operating at all major Omani ports and offering sea/air freight, customs clearance, project cargo, warehousing, and event logistics to enterprise and government clients across 150+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Project cargo logistics
• Sea freight services
• Exhibition event logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sea Freight Services (FCL & LCL): Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) ocean freight forwarding services. FCL services include tie-ups with liner agencies to secure containers at competitive rates. LCL consolidations from China, India, and Europe on weekly basis. Revenue generated through ocean freight charges, container handling fees, and port charges.
2. Air Freight Services: Air freight forwarding from Muscat International Airport to global destinations. Handles specialized cargo including medical equipment, medicines, DGR goods, gold, and diamond jewelry. Separate customs clearing officer for MCT Intl Airport. Revenue from air freight charges and airport handling fees.
3. Customs Clearance Services: End-to-end customs brokerage for imports and exports via air, sea, and cross-border. Handles documentation, duty assessment, compliance, and post-clearance support. Revenue from customs brokerage fees and service charges.
4. Project Cargo Handling: Heavy-lift, oversized, and specialized project logistics including route surveys, heavy-lift transportation using cranes and trailers, multi-modal coordination. Revenue from specialized handling charges, transportation fees, and project management services.
5. Exhibition and Event Logistics: Complete exhibition and event logistics including freight coordination, customs clearance, bonded warehousing, venue delivery, on-site support, and return transport. Revenue from service fees across the logistics chain.
6. Warehousing Services: Storage solutions at Ghala warehouse including short-term and long-term bonded storage, temperature-controlled storage for pharmaceuticals and food cargo. Revenue from warehouse storage fees.
7. Equipment Rentals: Heavy machinery and crane rentals for construction, oil & gas, and electricity sectors. Equipment from 25 tons to 225 tons capacity. Revenue from rental charges.
8. Inland Haulage Services: Daily container transport from Sohar Port to Muscat and across Oman. Cross-border transportation to GCC countries. Specialized trailers for oversized cargo. Revenue from trucking and haulage charges.
9. Relocation Services: International relocation under brand 'The Movers Muscat', member of IAM. Services for embassies and MNCs including packing, transport, and home setup. Revenue from relocation service fees.
10. NVOCC Services: Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier representation with network support across Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, and Far East.
11. Break Bulk Shipping: Handling of oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo including bagged cargo, barrels, drums, equipment, vehicles, steel girders. Revenue from specialized stevedoring and shipping fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Magzi Shipping is a B2B freight forwarding and logistics services company that provides end-to-end supply chain solutions including sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, customs clearance brokerage, project cargo handling, break bulk shipping, exhibition and event logistics, warehousing, relocations, NVOCC services, equipment rentals, and inland haulage. Operations are anchored at all major Omani ports (Sohar, Muscat, Duqm, Salalah) with global reach through 150+ country network partnerships.

Product overview

Magzi Shipping operates as a comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding platform offering a diverse portfolio of services. The core offerings include sea freight (both FCL and LCL), air freight, customs clearance, project cargo handling, break bulk shipping, exhibition and event logistics, warehousing, relocations, NVOCC services, and LCL consolidations. The company also operates a specialized division called Magzi Innovative Logistics that provides equipment rentals and inland haulage services. Services are delivered across multiple ports in Oman (Sohar, Muscat, Duqm, Salalah) with global network coverage through partnerships with GFP (exclusive member in Oman), Project Logistics Alliance, JC Trans, WCA Project, XLP, and other networks covering 150+ countries. The company focuses on B2B shipping services for industries including green energy, construction, healthcare, automotive, technology, retail, chemical, and hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Movers Muscat: Relocation division brand operating under Magzi Shipping, providing international relocation services with membership in International Association of Movers (IAM). Major clients include foreign Embassies and MNCs located in Oman.

Products and services

• Sea Freight (FCL)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully shipped 2727 MT of concrete pipes in 174 containers without delays
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments19 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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• AOP NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2023Member since March 2023. Known for high quality members with services across the globe. Membership granted after intense background checks and reference verifications.
• XLP (XL Projects Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2022Member since June 2022. Group of highly qualified project logistics experts capable of handling and coordinating complex project cargo movements.
• GFP (Global Forwarding Partners)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Exclusive member in Sultanate of Oman since 2009. Worldwide network of independent freight forwarders and logistics specialists, considered one of the most reliable international logistics service providers. Enables shipments to and from every country through verified partners.
• MaerskcoreOthersGlobal shipping line partnership through network logo display indicating operational relationship for container shipping services.
• ONE (Ocean Network Express)coreOthersGlobal shipping line partnership through network logo display indicating operational relationship for container shipping services.
• Cosco ShippingcoreOthersGlobal shipping line partnership through network logo display indicating operational relationship for container shipping services.
• Evergreen MarinecoreOthersGlobal shipping line partnership through network logo display indicating operational relationship for container shipping services.
• Hapag-LloydcoreOthersGlobal shipping line partnership through network logo display indicating operational relationship for container shipping services.
• CMA CGMcoreOthersGlobal shipping line partnership through network logo display indicating operational relationship for container shipping services.
• JC TranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive member with 70,000+ members from 200 different countries. Enables strong global freight forwarding partnerships and efficient cargo movement across worldwide destinations from Oman.
• PLA (Project Logistics Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Project Logistics Alliance in Sultanate of Oman. Global network of Project Cargo experts handling large volumes of heavy and complex project cargo shipments.
• WCA ProjectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud member connecting with one of the world's leading logistics alliance networks for project cargo and freight forwarding services.
• IAM (International Association of Movers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe moving and forwarding industry's largest global trade association with over 2,000 members. Magzi Shipping is part of IAM to increase ongoing efforts in relocations, providing end-to-end services for embassies, corporates and other institutes.
• IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIELA member in Oman supporting exhibition logistics, event cargo handling, and trade show transportation services with international standards and professional coordination.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: DB Schenker has an established Oman operation handling sea/air freight, project logistics, and customs clearance. It is a broad incumbent in the same addressable market as Magzi, targeting similar B2B customers with a wider portfolio.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a global ocean and air freight forwarder with offices across the Middle East. While asset-light like Magzi, it serves as a broad incumbent competitor for the same enterprise shippers in GCC trade lanes.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann is a global forwarder with strong air and ocean freight plus overland and customs services. Its Middle East network competes with Magzi for regional B2B and project cargo, operating from a much larger asset and agent base.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding operates air, ocean, and customs services in Muscat and Salalah, overlapping directly with Magzi's core offerings. As a broad incumbent, it competes for the same enterprise customers but with a much larger global network.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics offers freight management, contract logistics, and project cargo services across the Middle East. It overlaps with Magzi on customs clearance and project handling but at significantly larger scale and with owned warehouses and trucking.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with full presence in Oman. It offers the same sea-air-road-logistics portfolio as Magzi but at global scale, often serving the same enterprise and government shippers in the region.

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Agility is a major Middle East-headquartered freight forwarder and contract logistics provider. It competes directly with Magzi in ocean/air forwarding, customs brokerage, and project logistics across the GCC, with significantly broader global assets.
• Gulf Agency Company (GAC): GAC is a global shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics group with deep Oman and GCC roots. It offers the same multi-port, multi-mode service mix (sea/air freight, customs, project cargo, NVOCC) that Magzi provides, making it the most directly comparable peer in the region.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first freight forwarder disrupting the traditional intermediary model. Although it has limited Oman footprint today, it represents the emerging digital-forwarding category that could undercut Magzi's pricing on commoditized ocean freight lanes.

Regional players

• Allied Transport Company (Oman): Allied Transport is an Omani freight and logistics company with similar port-based operations, inland haulage, and customs services. It is a regional competitor with comparable service breadth inside Oman, useful for benchmarking local pricing and capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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