Mo Shipping Agency

What Mo Shipping Agency does

Mo Shipping Agency AS is a Norwegian private limited company (Aksjeselskap) providing port clearance and ship agency services, founded in 1985 after separating from A/S Norsk Jernverk (Norwegian Iron Works), with operational roots dating to the 1950s. The company is headquartered in Mo i Rana, Norway (Midtre gate 4, NO-8624) and operates a branch office in Glomfjord, serving as the main shipping agent in the Port of Mo i Rana and providing clearance services at other Norwegian ports. Its primary customers are local industrial players including Rana Gruber (iron ore) and Mo Industripark AS (steel), as well as international shipping vessels calling at Norwegian ports.

The firm's core service offering revolves around ship clearance, berthing coordination, and cargo handling management for bulk and general cargo vessels. Its technology backbone is GAT-Ship, a real-time vessel tracking whiteboard system displaying vessel status, IMO numbers, LOA/DWT, quay assignments, ETA/ETD, and cargo information. The company supports specialized terminals including Rana Industriterminal (steel works quay, 4 cranes, 410m quay length), Rana Gruber iron ore terminal (1200-1500 tonnes/hour ship loader), Bulkterminalen, and Toraneskaia.

The business model is professional services-based, generating revenue through fees for ship clearance, port agency representation, and cargo handling coordination. The go-to-market is direct sales and relationship-based, leveraging the firm's position as primary agent in Mo i Rana since 1985 and the 2010 merger with Strand Shipping's agency department. Pricing is quote-based and varies by port, vessel type, and cargo handling requirements; no publicly disclosed pricing exists. The firm operates with 5-7 named employees.

Name

Mo Shipping Agency

Legal name

Mo Shipping Agency AS

Website

https://moshipping.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mo Shipping Agency AS is a Norwegian port clearance and ship agency firm headquartered in Mo i Rana, serving as the main agent at the Port of Mo i Rana and Port of Glomfjord. It provides vessel clearance, berthing coordination, and cargo handling for industrial customers (Rana Gruber, Mo Industripark AS) and international shipping vessels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ship Agency / Port Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

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

Vessel Husbandry & Crew Services (Crew Change, Meet & Assist, Transport, Shore Passes) (TLAHAJAB), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

Keywords

• Ship clearance services
• Port agency services
• Vessel clearance
• Ship agent
• Port logistics coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Mo i Rana

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ship Agency and Clearance Services: Port clearance and ship agency services for vessels at Norwegian ports. Revenue generated through service fees for handling vessel clearance, port services, and agency representation.
2. Port Services: Coordination of port operations including cargo handling, berthing arrangements, and logistics coordination for bulk and general cargo vessels.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Mo Shipping Agency AS provides ship clearance and port agency services at Norwegian ports, primarily serving as the main agent at the Port of Mo i Rana and operating a branch at the Port of Glomfjord. Services include vessel clearance, berthing arrangements, cargo handling coordination for bulk and general cargo, iron ore shipments, containers, and steel products. The company operates the GAT-Ship real-time vessel tracking system and handles terminals such as Rana Industriterminal, Rana Gruber, Bulkterminalen, and Toraneskaia.

Product overview

Mo Shipping Agency is a port clearance and shipping agency service provider offering ship clearance services across Norwegian ports, with primary operations at Mo i Rana and Glomfjord. The company operates through its GAT-Ship live vessel tracking system that provides real-time whiteboard functionality showing all vessel activity. Port services include multiple specialized terminals handling bulk cargo, general cargo, containers, iron ore, steel products, and tanker operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Clearance Services Port clearance and customs brokerage services for vessels arriving in Norwegian ports, with main operations at Mo i Rana and coverage across other Norwegian ports. Provided to international shipping lines, vessel operators, and bulk carriers calling at the company's ports.
• Port of Mo i Rana Services Port operations at Mo i Rana covering multiple terminals: Rana Industriterminal (steel works quay with 4 cranes for bulk cargo and scrap/steel products, 410m quay length, 8m depth SLW), Rana Gruber (iron ore terminal with 1200-1500 tonnes/hour ship loader), Bulkterminalen (bulk cargo and tanker terminal), and Toraneskaia (general cargo and container terminal with Ro-Ro ramp).
• Port of Glomfjord Services Container, bulk, and general cargo handling services at Glomfjord port, with a branch office located at Tor Føyns Vei 7, 8160 Glomfjord. Serves shipping lines and industrial cargo customers using Glomfjord as a port of call.
• GAT-Ship Real-time vessel tracking and management whiteboard system displaying all vessel activity including status (anchored, berthed, expected), vessel details (IMO number, LOA, DWT), quay assignments, ETA/ETD, cargo information, and vessel contact details. Used by the agency and shared with shipping lines and port stakeholders for transparency on harbor activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Iron ore loading rate of 1200-1500 tonnes per hour at Rana Gruber terminal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strand ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010In 2010, Mo Shipping Agency joined forces with Strand Shipping's agency department, also located in Mo i Rana. The merger combined agency operations to provide better service to both industry and vessels by having a comprehensive view of total harbor activity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• ScanReach: Norwegian maritime technology provider focused on vessel/port connectivity and data — adjacent and partially overlapping with Mo Shipping Agency's GAT-Ship real-time vessel tracking capability.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Global ship agency and logistics group with Norwegian operations; offers port-call clearance, husbandry, and cargo coordination services that directly overlap Mo Shipping Agency's core offering.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: Global ship agency providing port-call coordination, husbandry, and clearance services across key maritime hubs including Scandinavia; competes for the same vessel principals Mo Shipping Agency serves.
• Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA: Global ship agency, port services, and maritime logistics provider; operates ship agency at Norwegian ports and competes directly with Mo Shipping Agency for port-call and husbandry services.
• Strand Shipping AS: Norwegian shipping/agency operator whose agency department merged with Mo Shipping Agency in 2010; Tom Engø (Mo Shipping Agency's Manager) operates from a Strand Shipping email, evidencing ongoing operational integration.

Regional players

• Universal Shipping (ISC): Norwegian shipping services firm offering port-call and agency-type services for vessels calling at Norwegian ports; a regional peer competing for the same vessel principals.
• Höegh Autoliners: Norwegian-headquartered deep-sea car carrier with Norwegian port-call needs; a regional customer/adversary that engages Norwegian ship agencies for port services similar to those Mo Shipping Agency provides.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel Norway: Global freight forwarder with Norwegian operations that coordinates port-call arrangements, freight forwarding, and marine logistics — adjacent incumbent in the same customer value chain.
• Maersk (Agency & Logistics): Integrated container/logistics major with an in-house agency arm coordinating port calls and husbandry globally; broad incumbent that can offer one-stop alternatives to regional Norwegian agencies.
• Unitor (Wilhelmsen group): Wilhelmsen-group maritime services and ship supply business offering agency-adjacent husbandry services globally; provides direct competition for ship chandlery and crew support work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mo-shipping-agency

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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