Catalano Shipping Services

What Catalano Shipping Services does

Catalano Shipping Services is a privately held yacht agency founded in Monaco in 1997, providing a full spectrum of support services to superyachts operating primarily across the Mediterranean. Its core offerings include yacht agent services (port formalities, customs clearance, berth coordination), logistics and technical support, yacht provisioning, concierge services, and digital solutions. The company operates through a network of 8+ owned and affiliated offices spanning Monaco, the French Riviera, Corsica, Italy, Indonesia, Singapore, and New Zealand, marketed under the 'Agents by Catalano' brand. Customer segments include superyacht owners, captains, crew, brokers, and port operators, with the relationship sold primarily through direct, sales-led engagement anchored at major yachting events and reinforced by long-tenured client relationships.

The business model is built on professional-services fees across each service module, supplemented by transactional commissions on provisioning and a recurring digital-solutions revenue stream. Pricing is quote-based and customized per vessel, itinerary, and port requirements; no public pricing exists. The company has been operating in strategic partnership with the Fratelli Cosulich Group, a global shipping conglomerate, since 2002, which provides international backing and infrastructure. The digital layer consists of the My Agents Online mobile application (iOS/Android) for remote management of bookings, services, and invoices, alongside a content marketing footprint covering port guides, regulatory updates, and destination information.

Operationally, the company is led under founder-management with Richard Lofthouse as Managing Director of the Indonesian subsidiary. Catalano is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or public listing. Strategic footprint has expanded most visibly through the 2019 openings of Catalano Shipping Indonesia (Bali) and the Naples office, the 2019 Benoa Marina partnership in Bali, and the 2021 launch of the My Agents Online mobile platform. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or formal awards are documented in the source set.

Name

Catalano Shipping Services

Legal name

Catalano Shipping Services

Website

https://catalanoshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catalano Shipping Services is a Monaco-founded yacht agency that provides port formalities, customs, provisioning, logistics, and concierge services to superyacht owners, captains, and brokers across the Mediterranean and select international hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Agency Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Shore Excursion & Port Services Operators (THAKAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Provisioning & Passenger Supplies (Cruise-Focused) (THAEAFAK)

Keywords

• Yacht agency services
• Port formalities clearance
• Yacht provisioning supply
• Maritime logistics support
• Superyacht concierge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beausoleil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Yacht Agency Services: Core agency fees for port formalities, customs clearance, berth booking coordination, and general yacht agency services in Mediterranean ports
2. Logistics and Technical Support: Fees for transport, storage, technical assistance and logistics coordination for yachts
3. Yacht Provisioning: Commissions and fees from supplying provisions, supplies, and stores to yachts
4. Concierge Services: Fees for last-minute arrangements, reservations, transportation, and bespoke services for owners and guests
5. Digital Solutions: Revenue from digital tools and port information guides

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catalano Shipping Services is a Monaco-based yacht agency providing port formalities, customs clearance, berth booking coordination, provisioning, logistics and technical support, and concierge services to superyacht owners, captains, and management companies. Operations span owned and affiliated offices across the Mediterranean, Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Italy, supported by the My Agents Online mobile platform for digital booking and invoicing.

Product overview

Catalano Shipping Services is a maritime agency offering a unified suite of yacht support services centered on the Mediterranean. The portfolio consists of five core service modules — Yacht Agent Services, Logistics & Technical Support, Digital Solutions, Concierge Department, and Yacht Provisioning — which are delivered through a network of affiliated offices across Monaco, France, Corsica, and beyond. A key digital enabler is the My Agents Online mobile app, available on iOS and Android, which allows clients to manage bookings, services, and invoices from a mobile device. The company operates as part of the Agents by Catalano group and in partnership with Fratelli Cosulich, a global shipping group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My Agents Online: Mobile application for managing bookings, services, and invoices for yacht services

Products and services

• Yacht Agent Services Acting as the yacht agent, delivers skilled services covering port formalities, customs clearance, and berth coordination for superyacht owners, captains, and management companies across Mediterranean ports.
• Logistics & Technical Support Provides efficient assistance for transport, storage, and coordination of logistics and technical aspects of yacht operations for superyacht owners and crew.
• Yacht Provisioning Supplies food, supplies, and provisions to satisfy the diverse needs of guests and crew on superyachts.
• Concierge Department On-demand concierge services that help make things happen for yachts and crew, even at the last minute, covering reservations, transfers, and bespoke arrangements for owners and guests.
• Digital Solutions Digital tools and port information guides that streamline yacht operations, including the My Agents Online booking management platform.
• My Agents Online Mobile application available on iOS and Android enabling yacht owners, captains, and crew to manage bookings, services, parcels, documents, and invoices directly from their mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 vessel movements coordinated annually across covered ports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Pelindo Properti Indonesia (PPI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019CSI appointed as Superyacht Service Partners for Benoa Marina in Bali. Catalano Shipping Indonesia handles marketing, bookings, and services for all yachts at the new superyacht-specific marina.
• Fratelli Cosulich GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Partnership since 2002 with Fratelli Cosulich, a global shipping group. This partnership provides Catalano Shipping with reliable backing, additional support, and further freedom to cater to clients. The relationship enables international reach and cross-referrals within the global shipping network.
• A-GentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital services partner providing the 'My Agents Online' mobile application for managing yacht bookings, services, and invoices.
• Affiliated Mediterranean AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of affiliated agencies including AMT St Tropez (Agence Maritime Tropezienne), Provence Yacht Services, and Corsica Yacht Services providing local coverage across French Riviera and Corsica ports.
• Pesto Sea GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Agents by Catalano group providing coverage in Southern France and Southern Italy including the Naples office.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northrop & Johnson: Global superyacht sales, charter, and agency group with Mediterranean offices. Comparable as a multi-service yacht agency serving owners, captains, and brokers with relationship-led coverage of key Riviera ports.
• Edmiston: Superyacht company offering brokerage, charter, management, and agency services with a strong Mediterranean focus. Directly comparable in yacht agency, charter support, and concierge services for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established yacht services and brokerage firm providing agency, management, charter, and new construction support. Competes head-to-head in Mediterranean port agency, provisioning, and concierge services for superyachts.
• Y.CO: Yacht sales, charter, management, and agency group with Mediterranean presence. Comparable as a relationship-driven, multi-service yacht agency serving owners and captains in the same premium segment.
• Burgess: Global superyacht brokerage and full-service yacht agency offering charter, sale, management, and port agency services. Directly comparable as a multi-office yacht services network targeting the same HNW owner and captain segment in the Mediterranean and beyond.
• Fraser Yachts: International yacht agency, brokerage, and management company with strong Mediterranean presence. Overlaps directly with Catalano on port agency, berth booking, and yacht logistics services.
• Hill Robinson: Yacht management, agency, and crew services firm operating across Mediterranean and global ports. Overlaps with Catalano on yacht agency, technical support, and crew-related services for superyachts.

Broad incumbents

• GAC Group: Large global shipping, port agency, and logistics group with Mediterranean hubs. Broader incumbent that handles commercial shipping, yacht agency, and logistics; overlaps with Catalano in port agency and customs clearance but at vastly larger scale.

Others

• IGY Marinas: Global marina operator with superyacht-capable berths and on-site yacht services. Adjacent player - Catalano's Benoa Marina partnership in Bali mirrors IGY's model of combining berth operations with yacht support services.
• RINA: Maritime classification society and service provider offering certification, survey, and technical services to yachts and commercial vessels. Adjacent rather than competitive - Catalano references RINA-grade regulatory and compliance requirements in client work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Agentsbycatalano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catalano-shipping-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/catalanoshipping_med
• Xx.com/catalano_med

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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