Mercantile Maritime Services Ltd
Mercantile Maritime Services Limited is a Kenyan shipping agent, broker and logistics company headquartered in Mombasa, a major hub for East and Central Africa and the Indian Ocean. The company emphasizes its role as a licensed shipping agent, custom broker and charterer, supported by a team with over two decades of experience in the shipping industry. Its client base spans the globe, reflecting an established network of partners and a longstanding presence in the market.
The firm describes its scope of services across several core areas. It engages in ships chartering and acts as ships agents, providing freight brokerage services and involvement in ships’ sales, purchases and demolitions. The company also highlights its capabilities in container leasing, sales and procurement activities related to maritime operations. Through lines including MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, PIL and others, Mercantile Maritime Services Ltd asserts access to competitive freight rates on a global scale.
Regionally, Mercantile Maritime Services Ltd maintains connections with East Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, East DRC Congo, Northern Tanzania and South Sudan, complemented by a global network with leading shipping and logistics companies. While technology is a key component of modern logistics, the company stresses that real-world expertise and human insight remain essential for operating effectively within a fast-moving, global shipping market.
Overall, the company presents itself as a seasoned logistics partner with a broad remit in shipping agency, chartering, freight brokerage and regional-to-global logistics capabilities, underpinned by a licensed freight and customs brokerage framework.
