Orey Shipping

What Orey Shipping does

Orey Shipping is a privately-held Iberian freight forwarder and ship agency established in 1886, domiciled as the Spanish Sociedad Limitada OREY SHIPPING SL (NIF B11801234) with headquarters in Bilbao. The company operates a four-service integrated logistics portfolio: maritime transit (sea freight via a global agent network), air transit (worldwide air cargo), ship agency (port agency handling more than 700 vessels per year across major Iberian ports), and regular lines agency (representation of international shipping carriers). Its physical footprint spans 14 offices — nine in Portugal (Lisbon, Porto, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro, Figueira da Foz, Alverca, Setúbal, Sines, Portimão) and five in Spain (Bilbao, Barcelona, Valencia, Algeciras, Palencia) — providing dense coverage of the Iberian Atlantic and Mediterranean port system plus inland operations.

The company's underlying technology is described as a conventional logistics and freight forwarding platform with no disclosed AI, API, mobile application, or proprietary digital products; competitive differentiation rests on the global agent network, the integrated multi-service offering, and direct relationships built over more than 135 years in the maritime industry. Its GTM motion is sales-led and relationship-based, with custom project-based pricing, no publicly disclosed rate cards, and customer engagement conducted via the corporate website, email, and WhatsApp Business rather than digital self-service channels. It serves two primary customer segments: international trading companies requiring multimodal cargo transportation, and shipping lines and maritime operators needing port agency representation and regular line commercialization.

The business model is asset-light and agency-driven: revenue is generated from freight service commissions/margins (maritime and air transit) and professional service fees (ship agency and regular lines representation). The company has no parent, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A history, no leadership roster in the public record, and no third-party certifications. Since expanding from Portugal into Spain in 2005, no subsequent international expansion, partnership, or acquisition is documented.

Name

Orey Shipping

Legal name

OREY SHIPPING SL

Website

https://orey-shipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orey Shipping is a privately-held Iberian freight forwarder and ship agency, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Bilbao, operating 14 offices across Portugal and Spain. It provides maritime transit, air cargo, ship agency (700+ vessels/year), and regular lines representation to international trading companies and shipping lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Expedited Ocean (Premium/Guaranteed / Fast-Transit Sea Freight) (TLADANAI)

Keywords

• Maritime freight services
• Air cargo transport
• Ship agency services
• Port agency operations
• International logistics forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Maritime Freight Services: Comprehensive sea cargo transportation services providing global coverage through a network of international agents, serving as the primary revenue stream
2. Air Freight Services: Air cargo transportation services offering competitive, rigorous, fast, and reliable delivery to any worldwide destination
3. Ship Agency Services: Port agency services handling over 700 ships annually, providing vessel agency at major ports with efficient operations and rapid response times
4. Regular Lines Agency: Agency and commercialization of regular line services through representation of international shipping lines

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Orey Shipping is a maritime logistics company offering integrated freight transportation and port agency services. Its core offerings include sea freight (maritime transit) and air cargo transport with worldwide coverage through a global agent network, port agency services handling over 700 vessels per year at major Iberian ports, and representation of international shipping lines through regular lines agency services.

Product overview

Orey Shipping is a logistics company established in 1886 offering an integrated portfolio of freight and shipping services. The core offering consists of four interconnected service lines: Maritime Transit (sea freight with global agent network coverage), Air Transit (worldwide air cargo delivery), Ship Agency (port agency services handling over 700 vessels annually with presence in major ports), and Regular Lines Agency (representation of international shipping carriers). The company serves both Spanish and Portuguese markets with offices across the Iberian Peninsula and serves as a one-stop provider for maritime logistics needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trânsitos Marítimos (Maritime Transit) Comprehensive sea freight transportation services providing global coverage through a worldwide network of agents, enabling cargo movement across international waters. The service ensures total geographical coverage through integrated services for businesses engaged in international trade.
• Trânsitos Aéreos (Air Transit) Air cargo transportation services delivering goods worldwide through a competitive, rigorous, fast, and reliable service. The service is staffed by experienced professionals who address all air cargo transport needs, ensuring that cargo arrives at its destination safely and on time.
• Agenciamento de Navios (Ship Agency) Port agency services with strong presence in major ports, handling over 700 ships per year. The service ensures smooth vessel operations, efficient cargo handling, and rapid response times for shipping lines and maritime operators calling at Iberian ports.
• Agenciamento de Linhas Regulares (Regular Lines Agency) Agency and commercial services for regular shipping lines through representation of international carriers. The service provides comprehensive solutions for maritime transport companies, optimizing their operations and ensuring smooth movement of cargo worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 ships handled per year

Segments2 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics provider with strong Iberian operations built through acquisitions (UTi, Panalpina, GIL, DB Schenker). Competes directly with Orey across all four service lines and is a likely consolidator in the Iberian mid-market.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL offering ocean, air, and road freight with full Iberian coverage. Competes with Orey on larger enterprise accounts while also potentially a future acquirer of regional density.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive sea, air, and contract logistics operations including strong Iberian presence. Broad incumbent competing with Orey for mid-market Iberian shippers on scale and procurement power.
• DB Schenker: Major European-headquartered freight forwarder with land, sea, and air services and significant Iberian land operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but with continental rather than Iberian-only focus.

Direct peers

• TIBA (TIBA Logistics): Spanish freight forwarder offering sea, air, and road freight forwarding with ship agency capabilities, headquartered in Madrid with broad Iberian coverage. Closest Spanish-market peer to Orey in terms of service mix and target segments.
• Rangel Logistics Solutions: Portuguese-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider offering sea, air, and land freight services with deep Iberian roots. Directly comparable to Orey Shipping in customer base, geographic focus, and integrated multi-modal service portfolio.

Regional players

• Grimaldi Lines / Grimaldi Group: Italy-based shipping group with significant ro-ro and container operations calling at Iberian ports (Barcelona, Valencia). Relevant as a principal whose vessel calls Orey's agency team may handle.
• Naviera Armas: Spanish shipping line operating passenger and cargo services in the Iberian, Canary Islands, and Mediterranean corridors. Overlaps with Orey's regular lines agency and ship agency service lines in the Spanish market.
• WEC Lines: European short-sea and intra-European ocean carrier with strong Iberian/Mediterranean port presence and feeder services. Comparable as a regional maritime player whose customers overlap with Orey's ship agency and regular lines clients.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-headquartered digital-first freight forwarder with growing European presence including Iberia. Relevant as an emerging digital disruptor whose platform model could disintermediate traditional forwarders like Orey over time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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