CAPAS

What CAPAS does

CAPAS EEV, CORP. is a private maritime shipping agency headquartered in Panama City, Panama, providing a comprehensive suite of agency services to shipping companies, vessel owners, and operators transiting or calling at the Panama Canal. Founded in 2017 and operating from Bicsa Tower, the company delivers end-to-end coverage spanning Panama Canal transit and reservation coordination, port agency operations, protective agency representation, freight and cargo handling, ship registry under Panamanian law, crew changes, spare parts clearance and delivery, lightering, and cash-to-master services. Its core differentiator is operational depth in Panama Canal procedures, supported by a bilingual (English/Spanish) multidisciplinary team with over 30 years of combined shipping agency experience and authorized PCSOPEP standing in coordination with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP).

The company runs its own proprietary SAMIS (Supplier Management Information System), a web-based platform that coordinates supplier workflows through video and written instructions plus supplier login access, supporting the spare parts, clearance, storage, and delivery pipeline. Under the hood, service delivery is relationship-driven and professionally managed from a single Panama City headquarters, with direct email and phone channels for commercial and operational inquiries. CAPAS also maintains a documented Integrated Management System covering anti-bribery/anti-corruption, data protection, safe cargo handling, and dock safety procedures, and holds Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees for agency representation, port operations, protective agency supervision, freight management, ship registry, and ancillary maritime coordination — pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are provided on request. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on established industry relationships, the company's professional website (capaseev.com), and operational reputation in the Panama Canal region rather than broad marketing investment. The customer base is concentrated in shipping companies and vessel operators across dry bulk, tanker, container, and general cargo segments requiring reliable local representation.

Name

CAPAS

Legal name

CAPAS EEV, CORP.

Website

https://capaseev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAPAS EEV, CORP. is a private Panama-based maritime shipping agency providing Panama Canal transit coordination, port agency, protective agency, freight, ship registry, and crew change services to shipping companies and vessel operators through a bilingual team with proprietary SAMIS supplier platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Shipping Agency Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Navigational Services to Shipping (48833)

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

Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Maritime shipping agency
• Port agent services
• Panama Canal transit
• Protective agency representation
• Ship registry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipping Agency Services: Comprehensive maritime agency services including Panama Canal transit coordination, port agency, protective agency representation, owners matters handling, crew changes, freight and cargo agent services, ship registry, and ancillary maritime services. Revenue generated through service fees for agency representation and operational coordination.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CAPAS EEV provides maritime shipping agency services in the Panama Canal region, acting as local representative for vessel owners and operators. Core offerings include Panama Canal transit and reservation coordination, port and protective agency representation, freight and cargo handling, ship registry under Panamanian law, crew change management, spare parts clearance and delivery, lightering operations, and cash-to-master delivery. The company supports these services with SAMIS, its proprietary web-based Supplier Management Information System.

Product overview

CAPAS EEV, CORP. is a maritime shipping agency providing a comprehensive suite of services centered around Panama Canal operations. The core offering is the Panama Canal Transit & Reservation System Specialist, complemented by Port Agent Services, Protective Agents, Freight and Cargo Agent, and Ships Registry services. Additional offerings include spare parts handling, crew changes, cash to master delivery, and lightering operations. The company operates its own internal supplier management system (SAMIS) for vendor coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Panama Canal Transit & Reservation System Specialist Specialist service coordinating Panama Canal transits for shipping companies and vessel operators, including booking slot availability, pre-booking strategies, vessel pre-approval coordination, and submission of pre-arrival forms into Panama Canal systems.
• Port Agent Services Comprehensive port-side representation for shipping companies and vessel operators, covering cargo loading and discharging operations for clean and dirty products, steel, grains, and bulk cargo, ship-to-ship operations, bunkering coordination, lightering operations, and terminal attendance.
• Protective Agents Protective agency services that safeguard customer interests locally in real time, providing accurate and timely information, updated operation reports, on-the-ground supervision, and general disbursement account management for shipping companies and vessel owners.
• Freight and Cargo Agent Freight management services for shipping clients, including House Bill of Lading issuance, Bill of Lading alterations and release, customs electronic system submissions, manifest splits, and freight collection.
• Ships Registry Ship registration services under Panamanian laws for vessel owners, including vessel inscription, company formation under Panamanian law, first-time or renewal Panamanian flag registration, and radio insurance for vessel radio station licenses.
• Spare Parts Clearance & Delivery End-to-end spare parts handling for vessels in Panama, including customs clearance, storage, transit declarations, transportation, and delivery to the vessel.
• Crew, Technicians & Superintendent Changes Crew change management services for shipping companies, covering visa processing, OK to board coordination, letters of guarantee, meet and greet, hotel accommodation, meals, medical attendance, and repatriation of crew, technicians, and superintendents.
• Cash to Master Delivery Delivery of cash funds directly to ship masters during port operations for vessel owners and operators requiring working liquidity at port.
• Lightering Operations Ship-to-ship cargo transfer operations for vessels requiring cargo redistribution or reduced draft passage through the Panama Canal or at anchorage.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Panama Canal Authority (ACP)coreOthersCAPAS EEV operates as an authorized shipping agency and protective agent in coordination with the Panama Canal Authority. The company provides links to ACP services including maritime service estimation calculator, FAQs, advisories to shipping, tariffs list, and notes on maritime services. CAPAS acts as Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) Authorized Person and coordinates ancillary services for vessel transit.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• CSAV (Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores): Major Latin American shipping and logistics group with significant Panama Canal exposure. A regional peer through its reliance on canal transits and local maritime services that overlap with CAPAS's port and freight agency capabilities.
• Trans-Border Global Cargo Solutions: Latin America-focused freight forwarding and logistics company with operations in Panama. Comparable to CAPAS's freight and cargo agent services (House B/L issuance, customs submissions, manifest splits) for regional shippers and vessel operators.

Direct peers

• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global shipping, logistics, and marine services group with established Panama operations. Competes head-to-head with CAPAS on ship agency, husbandry, crew changes, spare parts handling, and Panama Canal transit support.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: One of the world's largest port agency and maritime services providers, with deep coverage in the Americas including Panama. Directly competes with CAPAS on port agency, protective agency, and ship husbandry services for vessel operators transiting the Panama Canal.
• Norton Lilly International: Independent ship agency and maritime logistics provider with strong Americas presence. Directly competes with CAPAS on port agency, protective agency, freight forwarding, and husbandry services for vessel operators in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Broad incumbents

• Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Ship management and maritime services group with global operations. Adjacent peer providing port call coordination and vessel representation services comparable to CAPAS's owners matters and protective agent offerings.
• V.Group: Large maritime services company offering ship management, crew management, and technical services with a global footprint. Comparable to CAPAS in the ship agency/owners matters service line, particularly for clients needing broader managed services.

Others

• Wilhelmsen Ship Management: Global maritime industry group providing ship agency, port services, and vessel support across major hubs including the Americas. Overlaps with CAPAS on protective agency, port call coordination, and crew changes, though Wilhelmsen operates at far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capas-eev-corp.

Compliance7 records

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 →

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