Mozambique Vessel Agency

What Mozambique Vessel Agency does

Mozambique Vessel Agency (MVA) is a Beira-based B2B shipping and freight services company founded in 2016 as part of the J&J Group, providing vessel and port agency, inland transport, ship chandelling, cargo handling/survey/tally, and ocean freight solutions across all operating Mozambique ports (Beira, Maputo, Nacala). Its core customer base is international shipping lines and cross-border traders moving containerized and dry bulk cargo to and from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and Eastern DRC via the Beira corridor, which offers substantial distance advantages over the Durban and Dar es Salaam alternatives.

Underlying operations are supported by J&J Group infrastructure, including a large cross-border truck fleet fitted with 24-hour satellite tracking, state-of-the-art warehouses operated by sister company BLT, an inland container depot operated by IBLTS, and workshops in three countries. The technology stack is conventional operational IT focused on real-time cargo visibility and information flow rather than AI-driven optimization. MVA maintains a strategic partnership with Cornelder, the port operator at Beira, whose dredging and port modernization investments underpin the corridor's growth.

MVA operates a quote-based professional services revenue model with monthly billing and 30-day payment terms (3% monthly interest on overdue amounts). GTM is enterprise field sales conducted via direct email inquiry ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]). Revenue is generated through per-ship-call agency fees, PDA handling, transport and handling charges, and ocean freight margins, with no public pricing disclosed. The company is privately held within the J&J conglomerate group; no funding rounds, M&A activity, or financial disclosures are present in the source data.

Name

Mozambique Vessel Agency

Legal name

Mozambique Vessel Agency Lda

Website

https://mozva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mozambique Vessel Agency is a Beira-headquartered, J&J Group-owned B2B shipping agency providing vessel and port agency, inland transport, ship chandelling, cargo handling, and ocean freight services across Mozambique's ports for international shippers and cross-border traders to Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and Eastern DRC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Shipping and Port Agency Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC), Spare Parts, Ship Chandlery & Logistics to Vessel (TLAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Vessel port agency
• Inland transport services
• Ship chandling services
• Cargo handling survey
• Ocean freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Beira

HQ country

Mozambique

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vessel and Port Agency Services: Complete vessel and port agency services for ships calling to ports in Mozambique, including quotations and PDA services.
2. Inland Transport Services: Road and rail solutions for delivery of cargo to/from ports and the hinterland. Access to large fleet of trucks for local shunting and cross-border transportation. Provides complete logistics solutions from port to final destination.
3. Ship Chandelling: One-stop shop solution for vessel supplies and bond store provisions, working with local suppliers.
4. Cargo Handling, Survey and Tally Services: Handling and management of all kinds of cargo including Bulk, Bagged, Break Bulk, Hazardous, OOG and Project cargo. Includes draught surveys, quayside tally, and third party commodity inspection.
5. Ocean Freight Solutions: Ocean freight and shipping solutions for import and export cargo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Mozambique Vessel Agency provides vessel and port agency, inland road/rail transport, ship chandelling, cargo handling/survey/tally, and ocean freight solutions to international shippers calling at the ports of Beira, Maputo and Nacala in Mozambique. As part of the J&J Group, it leverages a large truck fleet, warehouses, an inland container depot, and 24-hour satellite tracking to deliver complete port-to-destination logistics for customers serving Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia and Eastern DRC.

Product overview

Mozambique Vessel Agency provides an integrated suite of shipping and freight solutions through all operating ports in Mozambique, consisting of five core service offerings: Vessel and Port Agency services (handling ship calls and port disbursements), Inland Transport (road and rail logistics to/from Beira port and hinterland regions), Ship Chandelling (vessel supply and provisions), Cargo Handling, Survey and Tally Services (bulk, bagged, break bulk, hazardous, OOG and project cargo management), and Ocean Freight Solutions (import/export shipping). The company operates as part of the J&J Group of companies and leverages sister companies BLT (warehousing) and IBLTS (container depot) to provide complete logistics solutions from port to final destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vessel and Port Agency Complete vessel and port agency services for ships calling at ports in Mozambique, including quotations and PDA (Port Disbursement Account) handling.
• Inland Transport Road and rail solutions for delivery of cargo to/from the port of Beira and the hinterland, including local shunting from port to warehouse and cross-border transportation.
• Ship Chandelling One-stop shop solution for vessel supplies and bond store provisions, working with local suppliers.
• Cargo Handling, Survey and Tally Services Handling and management of all kinds of cargo including Bulk, Bagged, Break Bulk, Hazardous, OOG and Project cargo, with draught surveys, quayside tally and third-party commodity inspection.
• Ocean Freight Solutions Ocean freight and shipping solutions for import and export cargo through all operating ports in Mozambique.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distance advantage: Harare to Beira is 559km vs 1,711km to Durban and 2,634km to Dar es Salaam
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• J&J AfricacoreOthers · 1 January 2016J&J Africa is the parent company of Mozambique Vessel Agency, founded in 1995 by Mr. Jens Jensen. It has more than 20 years experience in cross-border transport within Africa. MVA operates as part of the J&J Group of companies and leverages the group's infrastructure, fleet, and logistics expertise.
• BLTminorOthersSister company within the J&J Group that operates state-of-the-art warehouses in Beira. MVA directs customers to BLT for warehousing services.
• IBLTSminorOthersSister company within the J&J Group that operates a state-of-the-art inland container depot in Beira. MVA directs customers to IBLTS for container depot services.
• Specialized Transport (ST)minorOthersSister company within the J&J Group providing specialized transport services. Listed as part of the Group companies on the MVA website.
• CorneldercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornelder is the port operator at Beira port. Key stakeholder in the Beira corridor who has been instrumental in transforming Beira from a shallow, paper-based port to a reliable, cost-effective and agile transportation hub through massive investment in dredging, port facilities, and IT systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk (A.P. Moller - Maersk): Global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider with inland and port services in Mozambique; broad competitor with significantly larger scale, particularly on ocean freight solutions.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and ocean freight arm of DHL, competing with MVA's Ocean Freight Solutions and inland transport across the Beira corridor for large enterprise shippers.
• Bolloré Transport & Logistics: Major global logistics provider with extensive African footprint including Mozambique ports; broader portfolio but overlaps with MVA on freight forwarding, inland transport, and port logistics.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder with significant ocean and inland capabilities in Africa; comparable on ocean freight solutions and cross-border logistics for Zimbabwe/Zambia/Malawi shippers.

Emerging players

• Africa Shipowners (subsidiary associations/operators): Regional African shipping industry body and adjacent service providers that intersect with MVA's port-agency business on the East African seaboard.

Direct peers

• Inchcape Shipping Services: One of the largest global port agency operators, directly comparable in vessel call handling, port disbursements, and husbandry services across emerging markets including Africa.
• GAC Group: Global ship and port agency with strong Africa presence; offers vessel agency, husbandry, and freight services comparable to MVA's core offering across multiple African ports.
• Wilhelmsen Ships Service: Global maritime services provider covering ship agency, chandlery, and port services; overlaps with MVA on vessel agency and ship chandelling (vessel supplies/bond stores).
• Norton Lilly International: Mid-sized ship agency group with African operations; closely comparable to MVA on vessel agency, husbandry, and port call services for international ship owners calling African ports.

Regional players

• Grindrod Limited: South Africa-based integrated logistics and port operator with strong presence on East African trade lanes; comparable as a competitor for hinterland cross-border freight moving through Mozambique versus Durban.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mvavessel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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