Tunis - Ocean Shipping (Tunis, head Office, Head Office)
Ocean Shipping is a leading Tunisian ship’s agency and freight forwarder established in 1998 in Tunis. The company operates from its head office in Tunis, with coverage across Tunisian ports and airports through its own offices. As a licensed shipping agency since 1998, Ocean Shipping collaborates with major carriers, ship-owners, and ship brokers globally, building a broad network to support customers and partners.
A key pillar of Ocean Shipping’s offering is its customs brokerage, which has been part of the business since 2007. The company’s licensed customs agents bring specialized knowledge in air and sea freight procedures, clearance and warehousing documentation, and compliance with Tunisian and regional regulations. This depth of expertise helps navigate licenses, tariffs, valuations, trade agreements, and related statutory matters.
Ocean Shipping positions itself as a project cargo specialist, well organized and experienced in transporting complex goods worldwide. Its network includes experienced representatives and agents across concentrated markets in Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and Europe, enabling the company to identify optimal procedures and local contractors to meet client requirements and proactively mitigate potential issues.
The company’s sea and air freight services extend to more than 350 ports and airports worldwide. Ocean Shipping is equipped to handle shipments of various natures, including LCL (partial), FCL (full container), as well as conventional and out-of-gauge cargo. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each customer.
Ocean Shipping maintains memberships in several international networks that support its operations: World Freight Network (WFN) since 2004, Project Cargo Network (PCN) since 2007, Global Ship Agencies Network (GSAN) since 2008, World Freight Organization (WFO) since 2017, and the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Agriculture (UTICA) since 2002. These affiliations reflect the company’s commitment to connectivity and industry standards across global logistics.
In addition to shipping agency activities, Ocean Shipping emphasizes its role in customs brokerage and its capacity to handle a broad spectrum of logistics operations. The firm’s approach combines international reach with local knowledge to manage the full lifecycle of international transport and related services across Tunisia and neighboring regions.
