Marship, Corretagem Marítima S.A

Name

Marship, Corretagem Marítima S.A

Legal name

Marship, Corretagem Marítima S.A.

Website

https://marship.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Brokerage Services

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Liquid Bulk / Tanker Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAL), Marine Bunkering & Port Fuel Supply (EUALAIAG)

Keywords

• Maritime brokerage services
• Dry cargo shipping
• Liquid cargo brokerage
• Ship sale and purchase
• Fuel supply brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Maritime Brokerage Commissions: Marship acts as a maritime broker facilitating cargo transportation arrangements and ship sales/purchases. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on completed transactions for dry cargo, liquid cargo, fuel supply, and vessel transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Marship is a maritime brokerage firm that acts as an intermediary between cargo owners and vessel operators, facilitating the transportation of dry cargo (cement, clinker, cereals, steel, forest products), liquid cargo (chemicals, fuels), and vessel purchase/sale transactions in Portugal. The company also brokers vessel fuel supply. Revenue is earned through brokerage commissions on each completed transaction arranged by its team of experienced brokers.

Product overview

Marship – Corretagem Marítima, S.A is a maritime brokerage firm that operates as a specialized service provider rather than a software product platform. The company offers four interconnected maritime brokerage services: dry cargo brokerage (handling bulkers, multi-purpose ships, cement carriers, and container ships), tanker/bulk liquid cargo brokerage (for tankers and chemical carriers), ship trading facilitation (buying and selling of vessels), and fuel supply brokerage. These services are delivered through a team of experienced brokers who leverage market knowledge and industry connections to negotiate optimal freight rates and contractual conditions for clients, many of whom have maintained partnerships exceeding 25 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Cargo Brokerage Maritime brokerage services for dry cargo transportation, including bulkers, multi-purpose ships, cement carriers, and container ships. Marship negotiates freight rates and contractual terms for dry bulk and project cargo on behalf of cargo owners in the Portuguese market.
• Tanker/Bulk Liquid Cargo Brokerage Maritime brokerage services for liquid cargo transportation, including tankers, chemical carriers, and fuel supply. Marship handles negotiations for liquid bulk shipments in Portugal.
• Ship Trading (Purchase and Sale) Brokering the buying and selling of ships in the Portuguese maritime market, connecting vessel buyers and sellers in the industry.
• Fuel Supply Brokerage Brokerage services for vessel fuel supply, coordinating fuel procurement for ships operating in Portuguese waters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cargo mix includes: Cement/Clinker 22%, Cereals 20%, Steel/Derivatives 18%, Liquids 18%, Forest Products 12%, Others 10%

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grupo ErshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and joint-venture partner. Grupo Ership is a major maritime group headquartered in Spain with operations across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. The partnership provides Marship with extensive industry connections, market intelligence, and operational support through a network of affiliated maritime companies.
• MaratlascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese partner in the joint-venture that established Marship in 2015. Maratlas contributed local market expertise and Portuguese industry connections to complement Grupo Ership's broader maritime operations.
• Beship BrokersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the Grupo Ership network, operating in the maritime brokerage sector.
• CompasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the Grupo Ership network, operating in maritime services.
• AlvargonzalezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the Grupo Ership network, providing maritime brokerage services.
• Perez Torres MaritimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the Grupo Ership network, operating in maritime logistics and agency services.
• RoncominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the Grupo Ership network, providing maritime services.
• Ership LisboaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLisbon-based operation within the Grupo Ership network, providing local maritime services in Portugal.
• ComshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company within the Grupo Ership network, providing maritime agency and support services.
• Agencia Maritima PortillominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime agency partner operating in Latin America, part of the broader Grupo Ership network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Simpson Spence Young: Independent London-based shipbroker with global dry and tanker brokerage operations. Comparable pure-shipbroking firm with similar cargo mix (bulk, tankers, project).
• Poten & Partners: Specialist tanker broker focused on liquid cargo — directly comparable to Marship's tanker/bulk liquid division. Same niche expertise in chemical and product tankers.
• Howe Robinson Partners: Independent dry cargo shipbroker operating across the Mediterranean and Northwest Europe. Highly comparable mid-sized competitor focused on bulk and project cargo — same horizontal brokerage model as Marship.
• Alvargonzalez: Spanish maritime broker also part of Grupo Ership network. Directly comparable service offering in dry and liquid cargo brokerage across Iberia, sharing clients and network infrastructure with Marship.
• Beship Brokers: Spanish shipbroker and sister company within the same Grupo Ership network. Directly comparable — same JV-controlled structure, same broad cargo focus (dry, liquid, project), and overlapping Iberian client base. Closest functional peer to Marship.
• Barry Roglano Salles: Independent tanker broker specializing in product and chemical tankers across European and Mediterranean routes. Comparable scale and specialization to Marship's liquid cargo division.
• EA Gibson Shipbrokers: Independent shipbroker particularly strong in cement carriers and specialized bulk trades — a direct overlap with Marship's largest cargo segment (cement and clinker at 22% of mix).

Broad incumbents

• Braemar (Braemar ACM): Global shipbroker covering dry, tankers, and offshore broking with a network of regional offices. Established incumbent providing similar brokerage services for the same cargo categories Marship handles.
• Clarksons (Clarkson PLC): World's largest shipbroker, listed on the LSE. Provides ocean freight brokerage across dry, liquid, container, and offshore — the broader incumbent Marship competes against for higher-volume clients and for talent.

Regional players

• Compas (Grupo Ership affiliate): Maritime services arm of Grupo Ership operating from Colombia. Same parent network as Marship but focused on LATAM cargo flows rather than Iberian trade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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