Based in Doha, Qatar, Marsa United Shipping Agency WLL functions as a dedicated maritime services provider and logistics facilitator within the Arabian Gulf region. Established in 2001, the company has developed a operational framework that connects international vessel operators with key Qatari ports. As an associate entity of the Dubai-based Rais Hassan Saadi Group, the agency leverages a regional network to support its local operations, allowing it to handle diverse shipping requirements ranging from commercial vessel husbandry to complex industrial freight movements.
The core of the company's business lies in its ship agency division, which represents the interests of ship owners, operators, and charterers. The agency provides essential on-the-ground support across Qatar’s primary maritime hubs, including the ports of Doha, Mesaieed, and Ras Laffan. Its teams coordinate the arrival, berthing, and departure of various vessel types, ensuring compliance with local port regulations and customs formalities. The company has demonstrated specific competence in handling tankers and bulk carriers, as well as providing specialized agency services for military vessels calling at Qatari ports. This scope of work encompasses crew logistics, medical evacuations, and the provision of port disbursement estimates to assist operators in voyage planning.
Beyond port agency work, Marsa United Shipping Agency WLL operates as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and freight forwarder. Through this division, the company manages the movement of cargo across sea and air routes, securing space on commercial liners for importers and exporters. The firm’s logistics capabilities extend to handling project cargo, a sector that requires precise planning for heavy-lift and over-dimensional equipment. Notably, the company has participated in significant infrastructure and industrial supply chains, such as logistics operations supporting the construction of power plants. In these scenarios, the agency coordinates the multimodal transport of bulk components and containerized units from origin to site.
The company also offers shipping consultancy and equipment leasing services, positioning itself as a comprehensive support system for the local maritime industry. By integrating vessel handling with shore-side logistics, Marsa United Shipping Agency WLL serves as a critical link in the supply chain, facilitating the flow of goods and industrial materials into and out of the Qatari market.
