Misr Africa Shipping Co.

What Misr Africa Shipping Co. does

Misr Africa Shipping Co. is a privately held Egyptian ship agency and maritime services provider founded in 1986 and headquartered in Alexandria. The company acts as ship agent for vessels calling at four major Egyptian Mediterranean ports — Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Abu Qir, and Damietta — coordinating communications among vessel owners, charterers, insurance providers, surveyors, governmental authorities, and shippers/receivers to ensure goods move from origin to destination without disruption. Its stated principle is 24/7/365 operational availability, positioning itself as a continuous on-call intermediary for international maritime stakeholders transiting Egyptian waters.

The company's core product set comprises four service lines: ship agency (port representation and stakeholder coordination), chartering (spot and contract voyages plus time chartering), freight contracting (with market and freight information), and post-fixing services (round-the-clock post-vessel-fix coordination). A supplementary informational product — a container specifications reference covering standard, open top, flat rack, reefer, high cube, and platform containers — is published on the company website, providing technical dimensions, capacities, and cargo limits to support cargo planning. Core technology is operational coordination and maritime domain expertise rather than proprietary software platforms; no APIs, SDKs, or integrations are disclosed.

The business model is professional-services-based and B2B, with revenue generated through commissions and fees on ship agency representations and chartering brokerage transactions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based per engagement. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting vessel owners, charterers, and shipping companies through direct port-based presence and industry reputation rather than digital marketing channels. The company operates with 11-50 employees and serves markets in North Africa, primarily Egypt.

Name

Misr Africa Shipping Co.

Legal name

Misr Africa Shipping Co.

Website

https://misrafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Misr Africa Shipping Co. is a privately held Alexandria-based ship agency and chartering broker serving vessel owners, charterers, and shippers across four Egyptian Mediterranean ports (Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Abu Qir, Damietta) since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Ship Agency and Chartering Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Stakeholder Coordination (Terminal, Agents, Customs, Pilots, Tugs) (TLAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Maritime chartering services
• Vessel port representation
• Freight contracting services
• Ship brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ship Agency Services: Acting as ship agent for vessels calling at Egyptian ports (Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Abu Qir, and Damietta), providing coordination and communications with vessel owners, charterers, insurance, surveyors, and governmental authorities
2. Chartering Services: Efficient and reliable chartering services including spot or contract voyages, time chartering, and freight contracting for maritime transportation of goods
3. Post-Fixing Services: Round-the-clock post-fixing services providing market and freight information to shipping clients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Misr Africa Shipping Co. acts as a ship agent for vessels calling at major Egyptian ports including Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Abu Qir, and Damietta, coordinating all communications among shipowners, charterers, masters, and port authorities. The company additionally provides ship brokerage and chartering services, arranging spot and time charters, freight contracting, and post-fixing services for vessel owners and cargo interests operating in the North African Mediterranean trade.

Product overview

Misr Africa Shipping Co. operates as a ship agency and logistics services provider offering a comprehensive suite of maritime services. The core offering consists of ship agency services at Egyptian ports (Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Abu Qir, and Damietta), supported by chartering services (spot/contract voyages and time chartering), freight contracting, market and freight information, and 24/7 post fixing coordination. The company also provides a container specifications reference resource detailing various container types and their technical specifications for cargo planning purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Agency Services Acts as the local port representative for vessels calling at Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Abu Qir, and Damietta ports in Egypt. Coordinates communications and logistics among shipowners, masters, charterers, port authorities, and other parties for the duration of each vessel call, available 24/7.
• Ship Brokerage and Chartering Services Provides vessel chartering brokerage services including spot chartering, contract chartering, and time chartering arrangements for vessel owners and charterers operating in the North African and Mediterranean trades.
• Freight Contracting Services Negotiates and arranges freight contracts between cargo owners and vessel operators, supporting cargo and tonnage interests in the regional shipping market.
• Post-Fixing Services Handles post-fixture operational matters following the conclusion of a charter party, including coordination between parties to ensure smooth execution of the agreed voyage or time charter.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• GAC Group: GAC is one of the world's largest independent ship agency and logistics providers, operating across 60+ countries including Egypt. It is directly comparable to Misr Africa in core service offering (vessel agency, chartering support, port call services) and target customer base of vessel owners, charterers, and operators.
• V.Ships: V.Ships is one of the largest independent ship management and vessel services groups, offering third-party management and port call services globally. Comparable to Misr Africa's combination of vessel-side and port-side services for ship owners and charterers.
• Clarkson PLC: Clarkson is the world's largest shipbroking and integrated shipping services group, providing chartering, sale and purchase, and research across all shipping sectors. Directly comparable to Misr Africa's chartering and freight contracting activities.
• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: BSM is a global ship management and maritime services provider with vessel agency operations across key Mediterranean ports. Comparable as a competitor offering integrated maritime services to ship owners and charterers calling at the same regional ports.
• Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA: Wilhelmsen operates a global maritime services network including ship agency, port services, and vessel husbandry. Comparable to Misr Africa as a competing port agency serving vessel operators in the Mediterranean and broader trade lanes.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: ISS is a global maritime services company offering ship agency, vessel support, and husbandry across major trade hubs including Egyptian ports. It is directly comparable as a competing port agent serving the same vessel principals calling at MENA ports.

Broad incumbents

• A.P. Moller-Maersk: Maersk is a global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider with ship agency and port call services in Egypt. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same maritime services ecosystem serving vessel owners, charterers, and shippers.
• MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company: MSC is the world's largest container shipping line with substantial ship agency and vessel call coordination in Egyptian ports. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating in the same maritime services value chain where Misr Africa competes.
• CMA CGM: CMA CGM is a major global container shipping line with port call and agency operations across Egyptian ports. Comparable as a larger broad-market participant in the maritime services value chain where Misr Africa operates.

Emerging players

• Wrist Ship Supply: Wrist is a leading global supplier of provisions, bonded stores, and marine consumables to vessels, with port-side husbandry capabilities. Comparable to a portion of Misr Africa's port-side service offering, particularly around ship husbandry and vessel supply coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/misr-africa-shipping-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Misr Africa Shipping Co.