United Marine Egypt was founded in Egypt as a local shipping company with global ambitions laying the foundation for what would become UME Shipping.

UME Shipping launches its first roll-on/roll-off liner service from Safaga using chartered RoRo vessels, marking its entry into scheduled liner operations.

• UME Shipping AB is established in Stockholm, Sweden
• UME Shipping L.L.C. opens in Dubai, UAE
• First Panamax bulk carriers are chartered
• Stockholm office focuses on dry bulk operations

UME acquires M/V Poseidon Express, placing it into Red Sea liner service and enhancing capacity. With its added passenger accommodation, the vessel also helped optimize truck and trailer logistics across the region.

M/V Duba Bridge is purchased and fully refurbished at Port of Suez drydock, reinforcing our liner fleet.

Following its upgrade, M/V Duba Bridge begins Mediterranean trading, supporting UME’s regional expansion.

UME adds M/V Elgouna Trader to its Red Sea liner service, continuing to build operational resilience.

M/V Gubal Trader (formerly Gute) joins our fleet, acquired and delivered from Rederi AB Gotland.  

M/V WASA EXPRESS is purchased from Wasa Line and will be delivered to UME.

UME enters the tanker market, becoming a partner and disponent owner of M/T London Star, operating within the Maersk Tanker Pool.

Eglouna Trader is sold

UME becomes the first delivery customer for REGENT Craft’s 100-passenger Monarch Seaglider. These all-electric hydrofoiling wing-in-ground (WIG) vessels combine the speed of aircraft with the convenience and low cost of boats — all with zero emissions. Operating in ground effect within one wingspan of the water, they achieve exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, enabling greater range on a single charge.

UME orders two Ultramax Bulk Carriers from SUMEC New Dayang Shipyard

Alcudia Express is purchased from Grimaldi Lines