Safina Shipping Services
Safina Shipping Services (a subsidiary of IACC Group) operates as a dedicated shipping agency servicing all major Egyptian ports, including Suez, Adabiya, Ain Sukhna, Damietta, Port Said, Alexandria, and the Suez Canal transit corridor. The company focuses on representing liner and trampers, including container ships, cruise ships, tankers, supply boats, and general cargo vessels. By leveraging its port network and maritime partnerships, Safina aims to deliver reliable port agency services that accommodate a wide range of commercial vessel calls and cargo movements across Egypt’s key maritime hubs.
Established in 2004, Safina has built a local foundation first, offering comprehensive port agency solutions to vessel operators calling Egyptian ports. The organization outlined an expansion plan around 2009–2010 to extend its footprint with joint ventures under the SAFINA brand in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Yanbu, and Jubail), Sudan, Jordan, and Turkey. This strategic intent reflects an emphasis on broader regional connectivity to support customers with integrated maritime logistics in the region.
Safina’s governance and operational framework include recognition for quality and safety, with ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications demonstrating adherence to quality management and health and safety standards. The company is also a BIMCO member, aligning with global industry practices and standard terms that facilitate international shipping operations. As a shipping agency, Safina’s role centers on protecting owners’ and cargos’ interests during port calls, coordinating with port authorities, stevedores, and service providers to ensure efficient vessel delivery, cargo handling, and schedule reliability. In addition to traditional liner and tramp services, Safina’s portfolio encompasses the facilitation of transit through the Suez Canal, a critical corridor for regional and international maritime trade.
Safina’s operational model emphasizes flexibility, local knowledge, and a network-driven approach to support freight forwarding, ship provisioning, customs documentation assistance where applicable, and coordination of onshore services needed for timely port calls. While the core offering is port agency and canal transit support, the company’s longer-term expansion strategy reflects an intent to consolidate regional partnerships and build a more integrated service suite across the Red Sea and surrounding markets. This positioning allows Safina to serve shipowners, operators, and charterers seeking reliable agency services in Egypt’s strategic maritime gateways and to participate in broader regional logistics solutions as opportunities arise.
