PORT AGENTS - FREIGHTFOWARDING - TRADING
Milmar Shipping Company stands as the premier vessel agent and maritime services provider in the Egyptian shipping industry, pioneering logistics since 1976.
A Legacy of Trust & Performance
For over 70 years, our founder’s name has been synonymous with shipping having been active in the Eastern Mediterranean through various companies with headquarters in Beirut, Athens and Alexandria.
Mr. Milad Abousaif helped usher in the modern era of Egyptian shipping through Milmar Shipping established in 1976. Having been instrumental in the privatisation of the industry, Milmar has acted as an agent for many shipping lines over the years, including Lykes Lines, DSR, Senator Lines, Spliethoff and many others.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Milmar, we bring the world closer by paving way for optimized freight-forwarding, shipping and logistics processes, personalized consulting, and around-the-clock customer servicing and care.
We offer global maritime and road shipping services, as well as logistics management and consultations to enable markets in all industries to expand and enhance their reach worldwide.
Our team of experienced experts ensure seamless transactions and guarantee a joint success every time.
SUCCESS IS OUR DRIVER
Over the past 70 years, Milmar has continuously evolved and expanded to fit the wide range of global and local requests. From imported and transit cargo management, personalized vessel servicing, and ship and port agency, to customs clearances, unloading, discharging and warehousing, and door-to-door shipments, we pride ourselves in successfully delivering our client’s promises to their customers in a cost-effective and-time-effective manner.
The success of our partners is the success of our operations, and to that, we are fully committed with an unwavering excellence.
GLOBAL FULFILLMENT
We ensure more than cargo delivery; we take the weight of delivery off our clients, so they can free their hands to multiply their opportunities and reach their full potential.
When customer orders arrive on time, the client’s next order is sure to be retained.
When it comes to international shipping, no two countries are the same. Every delivery is managed through our intricate network of local experts specialized in every step of the process.
Our extensive networks of on-ground contacts across the globe serve as swift intermediaries between international vessel owners and operators, and the local authorities on all major ports in Egypt.
Immigration, customs, and port clearances are planned ahead and executed with efficiency, so cargo can be shipped internationally, without any unnecessary charges or delays.
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
OUR SERVICES
Our services start with the Cargo, extends to the vessel Owner and crew, and cover All the way to the shipment’s Destination.
Logistics services
Sea and road freight, customs coordination, warehousing, and door-to-door management—handled with disciplined follow-up.
- Sea Freight
- Road Freight
- Warehousing
- Customs Clearance
- Door-to-door
- Cross shipments
Shipping services
Local representation, port coordination, husbandry, and operational support for safe, efficient port calls.
- Port Agency
- Chartering
- Suez Canal Transit Agency
Consulting
Pre-arrival planning and post-departure reporting with a single point of contact for operational clarity.
- Pre-arrival planning
- Post-departure follow-up
WE HANDLE ALL PRACTICALITIES
- We work as representatives to the ship owners at local ports, in collaboration with our local experts across the globe. Our global network is a compilation of 70 years in the business.
- We take charge of coordinating all cargo details, such as weight, size, type, and hire all necessary equipment for their discharging, warehousing, and distribution.
- We provide a full restock of all necessities of the vessel at berth, as well as ensure the wellbeing of its crew while at bay. The necessary comfort of ship owner and crew is part of our responsibility; we are their agents from berthing to undocking.
OUR CORE VALUES
Excellence and expertise:
Our company’s dedicated professionals are well-versed in the intricacies of shipping and logistics, which translates into the highest level of guidance, support, and service. Our 70 years of expertise has enabled us to adapt to evolving industry requirements and provide unparalleled support.
Cost-and-time-efficiency:
We are dedicated to streamlining operations, reducing all unnecessary costs, and eliminating time wastage. We recognize and optimize all client resources and ensure speedy delivery.
On-time deliveries:
Our reputation is built on years of reliable business; our logistics systems and proficient team ensure our adherence to prompt schedules and deliveries. Our punctuality is a fundamental factor in instilling the confidence in our long-term partners and clients.
How we implement And measure them:
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
Moving away from traditional paperwork and adopting more comprehensive Enterprise Planning Systems, and cloud-based solutions, we have significantly improved our handling of our client’s local and foreign affairs. This advancement proved a shift in the following:
Mobility
With cloud-based systems, essential data and documents are available to access from anywhere; this plays a crucial role in our multi-port entry management across various ports of Egypt.
Customer servicing
Technology improved the customer experience, allowing a seamless interaction between both parties. This led to an increased rate of loyalty and satisfaction.
Record keeping
Digital records save time, money, and energy when dealing with local authorities, as they are easily maintained and assuredly compliant.
Efficiency
Digitalization processes reduced manual tasks, minimized errors, maximized and accelerated workflow.
Scalability
Digital systems easily accommodate growing workloads and expanded client needs.
Data management
Collected data allows trend analysis and performance tracking and allows us to make data-driven decisions.
Cost savings
Reducing reliance on manual labor and shifting to streamlined operations, administrative costs have decreased tremendously.