Hanza Nav Darya Shipping and Air Cargo Services Agency Company

What Hanza Nav Darya Shipping and Air Cargo Services Agency Company does

Hanza Nav Darya Shipping and Air Cargo Services Agency Company (trading as "Hansa") is an Iranian privately held international freight forwarder and shipping agency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tehran, the company provides a full suite of multimodal transportation services — sea carriage, air freight, road transport, rail freight, and combined/multimodal shipping — alongside customs clearance, logistics, warehousing, insurance advisory, and end-to-end supply chain management. Operational execution is anchored by a branch network spanning Iran's five principal maritime gateways (Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Khorramshahr, Imam Khomeini, and Bushehr), enabling localized port operations across the country's southern and western coastline.

The company holds sectoral activity licenses from Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, and is a member of FIATA, ICCIMA, the International Transport Companies Association of Iran, the Shipping Association of Iran, and five bilateral chambers of commerce (Iran-Germany, Iran-Italy, Iran-China, Iran-Belgium-Luxembourg, Iran-France). Its customer-facing technology stack consists of a BPMS-based customer portal (hansagroup.net) for real-time shipment tracking and an SMS notification system, integrated with third-party international transportation software. Service coverage extends across trade lanes to China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, India, Germany, and Italy, and the customer base spans petrochemical, oil, automotive, glass, mining, food and beverage, construction materials, and consumer electronics sectors.

Hansa operates a sales-led B2B model targeting Iranian importers and exporters exclusively — it does not serve personal or non-commercial shipments. Customers initiate engagement via an online price inquiry form or direct phone outreach, and the company issues custom per-shipment quotations based on cargo type, weight, transport mode, origin, destination, container type, and ancillary services. Revenue is earned through transaction fees on freight forwarding and shipping agency services. The company has handled cumulative volumes of 62,000+ sea shipments, 13,700+ road shipments, 450+ air freight shipments, and 400+ combined multimodal shipments, and lists 24+ named enterprise customers including Samsung, Knauf, Iran National Copper Industry (NICICO), Kaveh Glass, Arya Sasol Polymer, Jey Oil, Behran Oil, Pasargad Oil, Hormozan Oil, Saipa Yadak, and Pars Tire.

Name

Hanza Nav Darya Shipping and Air Cargo Services Agency Company

Legal name

Hansa Nav Darya Shipping Agency and Air Freight Services Co. Ltd.

Website

https://hansanav.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hanza Nav Darya is an Iranian privately held international freight forwarder and shipping agency that provides multimodal sea, air, road, rail, and combined transportation services with customs clearance and supply chain management, serving enterprise importers and exporters across Iran and ten trade-lane countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Shipping Agency Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Dangerous Goods Logistics (TLAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hazmat Transportation & DG Freight Management (Road/Rail/Air/Ocean) (TLAIAJAA)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Sea freight services
• Air cargo services
• Customs clearance services
• Multimodal logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight and Shipping Services: Hansa generates revenue by providing international freight forwarding and shipping agency services across sea, air, land, rail, and multimodal transport modes. Services include customs clearance, logistics, and full supply chain solutions. Revenue is earned through service fees charged on cargo shipments, with pricing based on shipment type, weight, route, container type, and supplementary services such as insurance and warehousing. The company does not serve non-commercial small shipments or personal mail.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hanza is a B2B international freight forwarding and shipping agency that arranges commercial cargo transportation across sea, air, road, rail, and combined/multimodal modes between Iran and global trade lanes (China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, India, Germany, Italy). The company handles the full logistics chain including customs clearance, cargo insurance, warehousing, and supply chain coordination for industrial manufacturers, petrochemical firms, food importers, automotive companies, glass producers, and consumer goods importers. It does not serve personal, non-commercial, or small individual shipments.

Product overview

Hansa Nav Darya (Hansa) is a full-service international logistics and freight forwarding company offering a unified suite of transport and supply chain services. The core portfolio consists of five primary transport services — Sea Carriage, Air Freight, Road Transportation, Railroad Transportation, and Combined/Multimodal Shipping — supported by customs clearance, logistics, and supply chain management capabilities. Digital touchpoints include a BPMS-based Customer Portal for real-time shipment tracking and an online Price Inquiry system. The company also handles industry-specific cargo categories including mechanical appliances, plastics, inorganic chemicals, glass, and food products, operating across trade routes to Iran, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, India, Germany, and Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Carriage (International Sea Freight) International sea freight forwarding using containerized and bulk shipping methods for shipping commercial cargo to global destinations, with over 62,000 shipments handled. Licensed under Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization.
• Air Freight (International Air Cargo) International air cargo services for transporting commercial goods by air across Iran and global destinations, with over 450 shipments handled. Available for both general cargo and time-sensitive freight forwarding requirements.
• Road Transportation (International and Domestic Trucking) International and domestic road freight transportation using trucks and trailers across Iran's borders and to neighboring countries, with over 13,700 shipments handled. Covers transit across all Iranian land borders.
• Railroad Transportation (Rail Freight) Rail freight transport services for moving heavy and bulk cargo over long distances, utilizing railway lines and freight wagons, including specialized handling such as car transport via rail.
• Combined/Multimodal Shipping Multimodal transport combining sea, air, road, and rail methods to optimize cost and delivery time for commercial cargo, including domestic and international transit across all Iranian borders and ports, with over 400 combined shipments handled.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs clearance services for import, export, and transit goods, handling documentation and regulatory compliance at Iranian customs authorities under license from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management End-to-end logistics and total supply chain services including warehousing, packaging, cargo insurance consultation, and legal/customs advisory for commercial shippers importing and exporting goods to and from Iran.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62,000+ sea shipments, 450+ air shipments, 13,700+ road shipments, 400+ combined multimodal shipments handled.

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of FIATA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés). FIATA membership provides access to international freight forwarding standards, training, documentation frameworks, and global industry recognition, enabling Hansa to issue FIATA-accepted transport documents and maintain credibility with international shipping partners.
• Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. This membership connects the company to Iran's broader business community and provides a platform for trade facilitation, dispute resolution, and market intelligence.
• International Transport Companies Association of IrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the International Transport Companies Association of Iran (ITCA). This association represents Iran's international transport sector and advocates for industry interests, regulatory alignment, and professional standards.
• Shipping Association of Iran (انجمن کشتیرانی و خدمات وابسته ایران)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the Shipping Association of Iran. This membership provides industry representation, regulatory liaison with the Ports and Maritime Organization, and access to collective intelligence on maritime shipping trends and practices.
• Iran-Germany Industry and Trade Chamber (Deutsch Iranische Industrie und Handelskammer - AHK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the Iran-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK). This bilateral chamber facilitates trade between Iranian and German businesses, providing networking opportunities, trade missions, and market entry support for companies engaged in Iran-Germany trade lanes.
• Iran-Italy Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the Iran-Italy Chamber of Commerce, facilitating bilateral trade relationships between Iranian importers/exporters and Italian suppliers/manufacturers, with a focus on industrial machinery and consumer goods trade lanes.
• Iran-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa holds membership in the Iran-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, supporting trade facilitation between Iran and Benelux countries.
• Iran-France Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the Iran-France Chamber of Commerce, facilitating trade relationships between Iranian and French businesses across various industry sectors.
• Iran-China Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHansa is a member of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce. Given that China is one of Iran's primary import origins, this membership supports the company's core sea and air freight operations from China, providing market intelligence, trade facilitation, and networking with Chinese suppliers and logistics partners.
• Largest International Shipping Companies and AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHansa collaborates with the largest international shipping companies and various airlines to provide cargo transport services. These partnerships give Hansa access to global shipping capacity, competitive freight rates, and broad geographic coverage across sea and air routes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL): State-owned national carrier and the dominant maritime shipping company in Iran, operating container, bulk, and tanker fleets. Comparable as Iran's flagship sea freight provider and a competitor for commercial cargo volumes on Iran trade lanes.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder with strong sea and air forwarding businesses. Comparable as a multinational competitor shaping international freight standards and pricing benchmarks that Hansa must compete against.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding across sea and air. Comparable as a multinational forwarder with comparable multimodal capabilities, operating across many of the same global trade lanes.
• DHL Global Forwarding: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with multimodal sea, air, and road services. Comparable as a global benchmark for freight forwarding capability, though its Iran exposure is materially constrained by sanctions.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong European presence and integrated land, air, and sea forwarding. Comparable as a European-rooted competitor for European-Iran trade, particularly on the Germany and Italy corridors Hansa serves.

Direct peers

• Barazesh Trading & Shipping: Tehran-based Iranian freight forwarder offering sea, air, and land transport services to industrial clients. Comparable as a similarly structured B2B forwarder targeting Iranian manufacturers and trading companies.
• Parsi Logistics Group: Iranian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering multimodal international transport and customs services. Comparable as a direct peer serving Iranian importers/exporters across sea, air, and road modes.
• Saff Shipping & Air Cargo: Iranian freight forwarder offering sea, air, and road services including customs clearance. Comparable as a same-market multimodal forwarder competing for Iranian importer/exporter clients across the same trade lanes.

Others

• CMA CGM: One of the world's largest container shipping lines. Comparable as a core carrier partner candidate whose vessel deployment decisions to Iranian ports directly affect Hansa's competitive cost position in sea freight.

Regional players

• Soroush Shipping Agencies: Iranian shipping agency providing port agency, freight forwarding, and logistics services. Comparable as a local-market port-focused logistics operator competing for the same Iranian maritime gateway volumes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hansa-nav-darya-hansa

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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