Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited

What Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited does

Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited (CSA) is a privately held, diversified shipping agency headquartered at 2 Ana Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, incorporated in 1982. Operating as a Liner and Tramp Agent for over 20 years, the company represents a broad mix of vessel types — container ships, cruise ships, tankers, training vessels, fishing vessels, and general cargo vessels — at all air and seaports across Trinidad and Tobago. CSA maintains a tug-and-barge fleet with capacities ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 metric tons servicing the wider Caribbean Basin and select South American ports, and operates an approximately 92,000 sq. ft. customs bonded warehousing compound with 30,000 sq. ft. of covered storage and four secure caged areas of roughly 1,200 sq. ft. each, all enclosed by ISPS-compliant perimeter fencing and controlled access.

Beyond ship agency, CSA delivers an integrated suite of nine service lines: vessel husbandry, freight forwarding (LCL, FCL, air, and ocean), stevedore supervision, customs brokerage, agency representation for international principals, barge operations, inland transport, customs bonded warehousing, and export consolidation with weekly scheduled sailings to Caribbean markets. Revenue is generated through ten professional service and transaction-fee streams — agency commissions, freight forwarding charges, customs brokerage fees, bonded storage rates, marine transportation fees, supervision fees, and haulage service fees — all priced on a quote basis with no publicly disclosed rate card. Primary customer segments include international shipping lines and vessel operators, exporters and importers, construction and infrastructure companies requiring marine transport and aggregate supply, industrial and commercial shippers needing inland haulage, and international shipping principals requiring local representation in Trinidad and Tobago. Management is led by Chairman Barry Antoni and Director/Manager Kadishia Rajkumar, with no institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or public listing disclosed.

CSA runs a sales-led, direct distribution model: customers initiate service requests through the corporate website (online booking and quote-request forms), by phone at (868) 627-2725, or via department-specific email addresses (sales, operations, accounts, brokerage, customer service, freeport brokerage, administration, and documentation). The company maintains an affiliated brand, CSA Couriers, for expedited deliveries and is associated with international shipping principal Oslo Bulk, the Shipping Association of T&T, and the T&T Chamber of Industry & Commerce. No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, public API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed; investment is concentrated in physical assets — the bonded warehousing compound, barge fleet, and 24/7 vessel husbandry operation — rather than software. Stated scale signals include roughly 900 loyal clients served, 125 ships handled, reach across approximately 10 countries, and a worldwide agent/worker network numbering close to 900 individuals.

Name

Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited

Legal name

Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited

Website

https://csaship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited, founded in 1982 in Trinidad and Tobago, operates ship agency, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, bonded warehousing, barge, and inland transport services for vessel operators, exporters, importers, and construction clients across the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Logistics and Shipping Agency Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Bonded warehousing
• Marine transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Port-of-spain

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipping Agency Services: CSA operates as a Liner and Tramp Agent representing container ships, cruise ships, tankers, training vessels, fishing vessels, and general cargo vessels at all air and seaports in Trinidad and Tobago. Revenue is generated through agency fees, commission, and service charges for vessel representation, port coordination, and related maritime services.
2. Freight Forwarding Services: CSA provides comprehensive freight forwarding including inland transportation, LCL and FCL shipments, air freight, ocean freight, packing and crating, consolidation and deconsolidation. Revenue generated through freight charges, handling fees, and logistics service fees.
3. Customs Brokerage: With over 20 years of customs brokerage experience, CSA provides import, export, and transshipment customs clearance services. Revenue derived from customs brokerage fees, document processing charges, and government fee handling.
4. Customs Bonded Warehousing: CSA operates approximately 92,000 sq. ft. warehouse compound with 30,000 sq. ft. of covered warehousing and storage space, providing cargo storage, inventory management, and customs-bonded storage services. Revenue from storage fees and handling charges.
5. Barge Operations: Tug and barge transportation services throughout the Caribbean Basin and South America with capacity ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 metric tons. Also includes procurement and supply of construction aggregates. Revenue from marine transportation fees and cargo movement charges.
6. Export Consolidation: LCL (Less than Container Load) export solutions with weekly scheduled sailings to Caribbean markets. Revenue generated through consolidation fees and freight charges.
7. Inland Transport: Door-to-door cargo delivery in Trinidad and Tobago including container transportation, port-to-warehouse movements, project cargo, and bulk cargo hauling. Revenue from transportation and haulage service fees.
8. Stevedore Supervision: Supervision of vessel loading and discharge operations, draft surveys, cargo inspections, and coordination with terminal operators. Revenue from supervision service fees.
9. Vessel Husbandry: Comprehensive port services including berth reservations, pilot and tug arrangements, customs/immigration, crew changes, bunkering coordination, and 24/7 operational support. Revenue from service fees and coordination charges.
10. Agency Representation: Professional representation for international shipping lines, logistics providers, and commercial principals in Trinidad and Tobago markets. Revenue from agency representation fees and service commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited provides integrated maritime logistics services as a Liner and Tramp Agent at all air and seaports in Trinidad and Tobago. The company represents container, cruise, tanker, training, fishing, and general cargo vessels, and delivers end-to-end solutions covering vessel husbandry, freight forwarding (LCL/FCL, air, ocean), customs brokerage, customs bonded warehousing, barge transportation, inland haulage, stevedore supervision, and LCL export consolidation with weekly Caribbean sailings.

Product overview

Caribbean Shipping Agencies Limited operates as a diversified shipping agency offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and port services. The portfolio includes nine core service modules: Vessel Husbandry (port call coordination), Freight Forwarding (global shipping via air and ocean), Stevedore Supervision (cargo operations oversight), Customs Brokerage (regulatory clearance), Agency Representation (local market presence for principals), Barge Operation (marine transportation up to 8,000 tons), Inland Transport (domestic cargo delivery), Customs Bonded Warehousing (storage and cargo processing), and Export Consolidation (LCL shipping solutions). These services are designed to function both independently and as an integrated door-to-door logistics solution, serving container ships, cruise ships, tankers, and general cargo vessels across the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vessel Husbandry

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CSA CourierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated courier company providing expedited shipping and delivery services. CSA directs customers requiring time-sensitive courier services to CSA Couriers (www.csacouriers.com) as part of the integrated service offering. Described as providing 'Best Freight Solutions' as part of the CSA partner ecosystem.
• Oslo BulkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational shipping and logistics partner listed among CSA's Partners & Principles. Oslo Bulk (www.oslobulk.com) operates in the bulk cargo and maritime logistics sector, likely representing a commercial relationship for regional bulk shipping operations and cargo coordination.
• Shipping Association of T&TcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association representing shipping industry interests in Trinidad and Tobago. CSA maintains membership and association with the Shipping Association, which provides industry networking, regulatory coordination, and industry representation for shipping agencies operating in Trinidad and Tobago.
• T&T Chamber of Industry & CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal business association in Trinidad and Tobago. CSA's membership in the Chamber of Commerce provides industry credibility, networking opportunities with commercial enterprises, and participation in broader business community activities in Trinidad and Tobago.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding provides international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, ocean and air transport, contract logistics, and multimodal supply-chain management. Its service mix directly overlaps CSA's import/export, clearance, and door-to-door logistics activities.
• GAC Group: GAC is a global ship-agency, freight-forwarding, and marine-logistics provider with port-call coordination, husbandry, and supply-chain services. It is the closest broad analogue to CSA's combination of vessel representation and integrated regional logistics.
• Inchcape Shipping Services: Inchcape Shipping Services provides global ship agency, port agency, vessel husbandry, cargo operations, and maritime logistics. Its direct overlap with CSA's port-call and vessel-representation activities makes it a strong operating peer.
• Rhenus Logistics: Rhenus offers global freight forwarding, customs, contract logistics, transport, and supply-chain services. It is relevant to CSA's multimodal forwarding and inland-delivery model, though Rhenus has a much broader international footprint.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global freight forwarder and contract-logistics provider spanning ocean and air freight, customs, warehousing, and inland delivery. It is comparable to CSA's forwarding, customs, storage, and end-to-end logistics offering, although at much greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• A.P. Moller - Maersk: Maersk is a global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider with ocean shipping, inland forwarding, customs, and supply-chain capabilities. It overlaps CSA's international cargo and logistics workflows while competing from a much larger asset and network base.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics provides global freight management, contract logistics, customs, and multimodal transport services. It is comparable to CSA's integrated forwarding, storage, and inland-delivery offering, but serves a far broader international customer base.
• DSV: DSV is a large global logistics and freight-forwarding group with ocean, air, customs, contract-logistics, and road capabilities. It overlaps CSA's freight-arrangement and supply-chain services but is a broad incumbent rather than a regional ship-agency specialist.

Regional players

• Tropical Shipping: Tropical Shipping is a Caribbean-focused ocean carrier and logistics provider serving island markets and regional trade lanes. It is geographically and commercially comparable to CSA's Caribbean ocean-freight and consolidation activities, although it operates as a carrier rather than primarily as a local ship agent.
• Seaboard Marine: Seaboard Marine provides ocean freight and logistics services linking the Caribbean, Central America, and the United States. Its regional ocean-cargo network is comparable to CSA's Caribbean freight and project-cargo flows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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