UME Shipping

UME Shipping is a privately held shipping and logistics company founded by professionals with decades of hands-on experience in the maritime world.

We’re here to deliver clearly, reliably, and with long-term purpose. From chartering and operations to port agency and logistics support, our work is shaped by the principles we started with: honesty, consistency, and doing things the right way every time.

Who We Are

We are a team of maritime specialists and logistics with a global footprint and regional focus.

Our core operations span in the Red Sea, and the Gulf as well as the Mediterranean, and the Baltic Sea with a network that supports clients across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

We’ve worked in the world’s busiest ports and calmest waters, and we know how to navigate both.

We’re proud to be guided by a Board of Directors and advisors with global experience in shipping, trade, and logistics.

Our leadership has worked with multinational global organizations leading industry shaping UME Shipping with the kind of insight that only comes from time in the field.

See our Board of Directors

What We Do

We provide RoRo and RoPax vessels to first-class operators along with a full suite of maritime services to our clients. Our services include:

  • RoRo and RoPax Liner Services
  • Dry Cargo Chartering
  • Technical management
  • Port Agency Services
  • Logistics & Operations

Whether it’s vessel supply, cargo movement, or port-side support, we deliver dependable solutions tailored to each client’s needs

See our services and what we offer

How We do it  

Our approach is built on three core principles:

People first – We treat both clients and employees as long-term partners.
Clarity always – We communicate openly, with transparency and integrity.
Consistency – We grow steadily, with purpose, reliability, and long-term vision.

We invest in strong partnerships, reliable systems, and ensure our vessels are consistently modernized and well maintained. This supports sustainable growth while protecting people, assets, and the environment.

See our mission statement

Where We Operate

We operate globally, with strategic offices and partnerships in:

  • Alexandria, Egypt
  • Cairo, Egypt
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Safaga, Egypt
  • Stockholm, Sweden
  • Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Neom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
See our routes

UME is where trust meets trade, led by people who’ve done the work.

See Our Heritage