What STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS does

STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS COMPANY (SSSC) is an Egyptian freight forwarding and integrated logistics provider headquartered in Alexandria with additional offices in Cairo and Dubai. Founded in 2014, the company offers 19 service lines covering sea freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, inland transportation and haulage, freight forwarding, container handling, storage, maintenance, inspection, and repositioning, ISO Tanks and Flexitanks for bulk liquids and chemicals, supply chain management, customs clearance and brokerage, warehousing and inventory, door-to-door delivery, consolidation, project forwarding for oversized cargo, perishable cold-chain logistics, equipment rentals, and container trading and leasing. It markets itself as a single-vendor logistics platform serving international import/export businesses, specialized cargo handlers, and project cargo clients across a claimed 50+ country network.

Name

STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

Legal name

STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS COMPANY

Website

https://sssc-eg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS (SSSC) is an Egypt-headquartered freight forwarder and integrated logistics provider offering sea, air, and land freight, container services, customs clearance, and supply chain management to international import/export businesses across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Container shipping services
• Sea and air freight
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Supply chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: End-to-end logistics solutions coordinating cargo movement by sea, air, and land with route planning, documentation, customs coordination, and final delivery
2. Container Services: Container handling, storage, maintenance, inspection, and repositioning services for national and international container operations
3. Shipping Agency Services: Shipping agency representation and port services for vessels and cargo operations
4. Logistics Consulting: Consultancy services in shipping and logistics including risk assessments and HSQE management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS (SSSC) is a freight forwarding and container services provider coordinating international cargo movement by sea, air, and land for business clients. Its offering spans ISO tank and flexitank solutions, container handling and leasing, customs clearance and brokerage, warehousing, supply chain management, consolidation, projects forwarding, perishable logistics, and door-to-door delivery, supported by real-time shipment tracking and a global agent/carrier network covering 50+ countries.

Product overview

STAR SHINE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS (SSSC) is a national and international container services provider offering comprehensive logistics solutions. The company operates a portfolio of 19 distinct services including: Freight Forwarding (sea, air, and land transportation), Container Services (trading, leasing, handling, storage, maintenance, and repositioning), Specialized Tank Solutions (ISO Tanks for bulk liquids/chemicals/hazardous materials and Flexitanks for non-hazardous liquids), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing & Inventory, Customs Clearance and Brokerage, Perishable Logistics with cold chain solutions, Projects Forwarding for complex/oversized cargo, Consolidation, Door-to-Door delivery, Equipment Rentals, Inland Transportation, and Inland Haulage & Land Freight. These services are designed to work together as an integrated logistics ecosystem, covering the entire supply chain from origin to destination across 50+ countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO Tanks ISO Tank solutions provide a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to transport bulk liquids, chemicals, food-grade products, and hazardous materials with full compliance with international safety and quality standards.
• Flexitanks Flexitank solutions provide a cost-effective and efficient method for transporting non-hazardous bulk liquids in standard shipping containers, maximizing cargo capacity while reducing transportation costs.
• Freight Forwarder End-to-end logistics solutions coordinating efficient movement of cargo by sea, air, and land, including route planning, documentation, customs coordination, and final delivery.
• Container Services Wide range of solutions including container handling, storage, maintenance, inspection, and repositioning, ensuring containers are managed efficiently and maintained to the highest standards.
• Sea Freight Reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions for both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments through a global network of trusted shipping partners.
• Air Freight Fast, secure, and efficient transportation for time-sensitive shipments to destinations worldwide through a network of trusted airline partners with real-time shipment tracking.
• Inland Transportation Safe, reliable, and efficient cargo movement between ports, warehouses, distribution centers, and final destinations with optimized routes and cost-effective transportation solutions.
• Supply Chain Management Integrated solutions to streamline the flow of goods, information, and operations from origin to destination by optimizing transportation, warehousing, inventory, and distribution.
• Consolidation Combines multiple shipments into a single, cost-effective load, reducing transportation costs and improving shipping efficiency with careful cargo handling and optimized routing.
• Projects Forwarding Manages complex and oversized cargo with precision and efficiency from detailed planning and route surveys to transportation, customs coordination, and on-site delivery.
• Logistics Solutions Optimizes every stage of the supply chain with efficient, reliable, and cost-effective services from transportation and warehousing to distribution and cargo management.
• Equipment Rentals Reliable and well-maintained equipment to support a wide range of shipping, logistics, and cargo handling operations with flexible rental solutions.
• Container Trading & Leasing High-quality container trading and leasing solutions in various sizes and specifications for shipping and storage requirements.
• Customs Clearance Smooth and hassle-free import and export process with accurate handling of documentation, regulatory compliance, and customs coordination to minimize delays.
• Custom Brokerage Simplifies import and export process by ensuring full compliance with customs regulations and documentation requirements through experienced specialists coordinating with customs authorities.
• Door to Door Complete logistics solution managing every stage from pickup at the sender's location to final delivery at the destination, including transportation, customs procedures, and delivery coordination.
• Warehousing & Inventory Secure, flexible, and efficient storage solutions with accurate inventory management, organized stock control, and timely order fulfillment.
• Perishable Logistics Safe and efficient transportation of temperature-sensitive goods with strict handling standards and coordinated cold chain solutions to preserve product quality and freshness.
• Inland Haulage & Land Freight Reliable and efficient transportation solutions for domestic and cross-border cargo movements, seamlessly connecting ports, warehouses, and final destinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time delivery commitment with real-time tracking ensuring nothing is delayed without reason
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• College of International Transport and Logistics at the Arab Academy for Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Cooperation protocol signed for student training and development. The company trains students from the College to prepare them for the job market and help them gain practical professional experience. Dr. Hossam Ahmed El-Deeb, Chairman of the Board, signed on behalf of the company.
• Professional SyndicatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Cooperation protocol signed between the professional syndicate represented by Captain Mustafa Asran and the company represented by Dr. Hossam Ahmed El Deeb. Partnership aimed at professional development and industry collaboration.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)minorOthersInternational freight forwarder association membership providing global network connections and industry standards alignment
• Alexandria Chamber of NavigationminorOthersLocal industry association membership for navigation and shipping sector in Alexandria
• Alexandria Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal commerce chamber membership for business networking and trade facilitation in Alexandria

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Twill (by Maersk): Maersk's digital freight forwarding platform for SMEs, offering online ocean FCL/LCL booking, customs, and visibility tools. Directly comparable to SSSC's target SME import/export segment and represents the digital competitive pressure on mid-sized forwarders.
• iContainers: Online ocean freight marketplace offering instant FCL/LCL quotes and bookings, with particular strength in Spain-Latin America and US-Asia lanes. Represents the digital-disruption peer set relevant to traditional forwarders like SSSC serving SME exporters.
• Flexport: US-based digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage via a technology platform. Most relevant peer for the 'real-time tracking / integrated platform' positioning SSSC claims, and a credible threat to traditional mid-tier forwarders.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: The global #1 freight forwarder offering ocean, air, road, and rail forwarding plus customs and supply chain services. Directly competes with SSSC in ocean FCL/LCL and customs brokerage, but operates at vastly larger scale with owned global infrastructure.
• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain and freight forwarding company (CMA CGM group) covering ocean, air, road, contract logistics, and customs. Competes with SSSC across integrated forwarding, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain services.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder focused on ocean and air forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable service mix to SSSC's core forwarding/customs offering, but at significantly larger scale and tech-enabled.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading ocean and air freight market share. Overlaps with SSSC's full-service forwarding, customs, and contract logistics offerings, particularly across MENA-Europe and MENA-Asia trade lanes.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-based global freight forwarder with strong air, sea, road, and customs brokerage capabilities. Overlaps with SSSC across ocean forwarding, customs, and contract logistics, with a comparable full-service positioning.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder (post-Schenker acquisition now the largest) with strong road, air, and sea freight capabilities. Competes with SSSC in ocean export/import forwarding and project cargo for industrial and project forwarding clients.

Regional players

• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with particularly strong Middle East and Africa presence. Most directly comparable to SSSC in terms of regional MENA focus, offering freight forwarding, customs, contract logistics, and project cargo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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