Cargo & Sea Management

Name

Cargo & Sea Management

Legal name

Cargo & Sea Management Shipping Agency Company Limited

Website

https://csmshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipping Agency and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB), Warehousing, CFS & Bonded Storage for General Cargo (Within Terminal) (TLAHADAI)

Keywords

• Shipping agency services
• Maritime logistics
• Vessel husbandry services
• Freight forwarding solutions
• Container agency operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Shipping Agency Services: Comprehensive shipping agency and vessel husbandry services including liner and NVOCC agency, vessel husbandry (tallying, chandling, fuel supply, fresh water, crew affairs, documentation), and ship/container repairs and maintenance across Iranian ports.
2. Cargo Agency & Logistics: Cargo handling, inland transportation/transit, warehousing/depot/storage solutions, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and multimodal transport solutions.
3. Container Services: Complete container services including various container types (GP/HQ, Refrigerated, Flat Rack, Open Top), container agency, and sale of used shipping containers.
4. Feeder Service: Fixed schedule feeder service between Bandar Abbas and Jebel Ali, linking global container carriers and NVOCCs with ports beyond their direct reach.
5. Consultancy Services: Advisory services including sourcing of materials/equipment/products, quality assessment and inspection, insurance, customs clearance, and transit solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cargo & Sea Management (CSM) is a B2B shipping agency and logistics provider operating in Iranian ports, delivering liner and NVOCC agency, vessel husbandry, cargo handling, multimodal freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, inland transport, feeder services, container sales, and supply-chain consultancy for mainline container carriers, NVOCCs, and ship-owners. The company supports its services through a network of 10 port branches across Iran and a fixed-schedule feeder service between Bandar Abbas and Jebel Ali.

Product overview

Cargo & Sea Management (CSM) operates as a comprehensive shipping agency offering a unified suite of logistics and maritime services. The core portfolio comprises Container Service (agency and trade of new/used containers), General Cargo/Bulk handling, Freight Forwarding (multimodal solutions), Feeder Service, Ship Agency/Husbandry, Consultancy, and Logistics. The Container Service and Container Trade function together to serve containerized cargo needs, while the Freight Forwarding and Logistics services integrate inland transportation, warehousing, and customs clearance. The company previously served as agents for APL Co. PTE Ltd. from 2004 to 2017 and currently serves mainline container carriers, NVOCCs, and ship-owners across multiple Iranian ports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Service Complete container agency services handling various container types (GP/HQ, Refrigerated, Flat Rack, Open Top) for containerized cargo operations in Iranian ports, supporting mainline container carriers and NVOCCs.
• Container Trade (Used Shipping Containers) Sale of quality second-hand shipping containers that are weatherproof and structurally sound, with delivery services throughout Iran.
• General Cargo/Bulk Logistics solutions for break bulk and project cargo, specializing in time-critical transport for oversize and over-dimensional cargo, including coordination with carriers, permit acquisition, and route planning.
• Freight Forwarding Multimodal freight forwarding services handling various cargo types and transportation modes (ocean, airfreight, inland), including NVOCC service, warehousing, customs clearance, and intermodal door-to-door delivery.
• Feeder Service Fixed-schedule feeder service linking global container carriers and NVOCCs to ports beyond their direct reach, providing shuttle service between Bandar Abbas and Jebel Ali within the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea.
• Ship Agency/Husbandry Full-vessel agency attendance and maritime services throughout the North and South ports of Iran, including classed inspections, shipyard diving, hull cleansing, propeller polishing, and technical services through subcontractors, handling crude and clean product Tankers, LNG, LPG, Chemical, Dry-bulk and Container vessels.
• Consultancy Advisory services providing tailor-made solutions for supply chain optimization, including sourcing of materials and equipment, quality assessment and inspection, insurance, customs clearance, and transit services.
• Liner and NVOCC Agency Agency services for mainline container carriers and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) in various Iranian ports.
• Cargo Agency Cargo agency services coordinating cargo operations and stakeholder relationships with shipowners.
• Logistics Integrated logistics services including in-land transportation and transit, warehousing, depot and storage solutions, freight forwarding, and customs clearance.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Shipping Association of Iran (SAOI)coreOthersSAOI (Shipping Association of Iran) background and service record goes back to 1953. The main purpose of this association is to improve the quality of port handling and shipping/logistics services in Iran. CSM maintains membership as part of their industry standing and regulatory compliance.
• Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIM)supportingOthersTCCIM acts as a bridge between Iranian and international business holders, providing a reliable platform to build strong relationships based on mutual benefit and trust. CSM maintains membership for industry networking and credibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CMA CGM: Global container carrier that acquired APL and opened its own Iran office in 2017, displacing CSM as APL's agent. Comparable as both a customer/principal for shipping agencies and a direct competitor in Iranian port representation.
• MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company: World's second-largest container line with global port-call requirements. A principal that uses regional shipping agencies like CSM at Iranian ports, but could also choose to insource agency operations, making it a dual-edge peer.
• Hapag-Lloyd: Major global container line with Persian Gulf and South Asia port calls. Comparable to CSM as a potential principal customer and as a competing carrier that could insource agency at Iranian ports.
• Maersk (A.P. Moller-Maersk): World's largest container shipping line with integrated logistics, port services, and feeder networks. A broader incumbent that competes with CSM both as a potential principal (direct Iran office) and via its agency network requirements in the Persian Gulf region.

Regional players

• IRISL (Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines): National Iranian container and bulk carrier operating a fleet serving Persian Gulf, Caspian, and Asian routes. Directly comparable to CSM's customer base (mainline carriers, NVOCCs) and overlapping at Iranian ports where CSM provides husbandry and agency.
• Bahri (National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia): Middle East-based global shipping and logistics operator with breakbulk, container, and VLCC services through Persian Gulf ports. Comparable in regional container/agency footprint and in serving shippers needing Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean coverage.
• Transmar (UASC/Arabian Trade): Middle East container feeder and short-sea operator connecting regional hubs (Jebel Ali, Saudi ports). Directly comparable to CSM's Bandar Abbas–Jebel Ali feeder product and overlapping in regional transshipment economics.

Direct peers

• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global shipping, logistics, and marine services group with extensive ship agency, husbandry, and freight forwarding operations across the Middle East, including Iran-adjacent hubs. Highly comparable to CSM in its integrated agency-plus-logistics model and target customer base of mainline carriers and NVOCCs.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: Global port agency and maritime services provider offering vessel agency, husbandry, and logistics across the Middle East and globally. Directly comparable to CSM in ship agency, husbandry, and cargo handling offerings.
• Wilhelmsen Ships Service: Major provider of ship agency, husbandry, and maritime services worldwide, including a strong Middle East presence. Directly comparable to CSM in vessel husbandry, chandling, and port agency service lines serving international carriers calling regional ports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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