Oriental For Trading and Shipping operates as a specialized maritime agency and logistics provider based in Egypt, serving as a critical interface between international vessels and local port authorities. Headquartered in Port Said, a strategic maritime hub at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, the company manages a broad spectrum of shipping activities across all major Egyptian terminals, including Alexandria, Damietta, and Suez.
The company’s identity is rooted in a multi-generational family business legacy. While the current corporate entity has been established for over a decade, its operational foundation draws upon maritime experience spanning half a century, passed down from preceding generations. This historical continuity underpins its relationships with local port officials and customs authorities, a vital asset in navigating the regulatory landscape of North African shipping.
Functionally, Oriental For Trading and Shipping focuses on two primary operational pillars: port agency services and Suez Canal transit coordination. For vessels traversing the Suez Canal, the firm arranges convoy participation, manages financial settlements such as husbanding fees, and handles transit documentation to ensure seamless passage.
The company’s service portfolio extends to ship husbandry and chandling, supplying vessels with provisions, bonded stores, fresh water, and bunkers. It also facilitates crew logistics, including medical assistance and shore passes. In the commercial cargo sector, the agency has handled the discharge of industrial commodities such as rebar and coal tar pitch.
Furthermore, it has participated in high-profile national logistics operations, such as supporting the arrival of long-term equipment for the Dabaa nuclear power plant project, demonstrating a capacity to manage specialized and project cargo within the Egyptian maritime sector.