Shoham

Shoham (Cyprus) Ltd serves as a cornerstone of the Cypriot maritime community, operating as a long-standing shipping agent and freight forwarding specialist. Established in 1951 in the historic port city of Famagusta, the company has evolved through decades of regional change to become a key logistical facilitator in the Eastern Mediterranean. Now headquartered in Limassol, the organization leverages over seventy years of operational heritage to manage complex shipping requirements across the island’s primary commercial gateways, including the ports of Limassol, Larnaca, and Vassiliko. The company’s primary identity is rooted in its role as a liner and tramp shipping agency. It acts as the local representative for prominent international shipping lines, coordinating the movement of containerized cargo between Cyprus and global markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Beyond commercial trade, Shoham provides comprehensive port agency services for a diverse fleet profile, attending to bulk carriers, tankers, cruise ships, and naval vessels. These duties involve overseeing vessel operations from arrival to departure, ensuring efficient loading and discharging processes, and managing regulatory clearances with local authorities. In response to the region’s developing energy sector, Shoham has extended its capabilities to support offshore oil and gas industries. The firm acts as an agent for offshore support vessels and engages in specialized marine logistics, including the coordination of underwater surveys and project cargo handling. Its marine services division focuses heavily on vessel husbandry, facilitating crew changes, repatriation, and medical assistance, alongside the timely delivery of ship spares, provisions, and fresh water to ships at berth or anchorage. Complementing its port-side activities, the organization maintains a robust logistics infrastructure designed to handle end-to-end supply chain needs. This includes sea and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and inland haulage. The company handles specific logistical challenges such as the transport of ISO tank containers for liquid cargoes and the importation of vehicles. By integrating direct vessel agency with land-based warehousing and distribution, Shoham functions as a vital commercial link, ensuring the continuous flow of goods and maritime support services throughout the region.