About ND OCEANIC Agencies

A privately owned maritime and logistics services company, focused exclusively on Asia Pacific.

Who We Are

Almost 200 years of maritime heritage

ND OCEANIC Agencies is a leading privately owned maritime agency and logistics services company. The ND OCEANIC name has been around the shipping industry for almost 200 years, and we have been active in Asia for over 150 years.

Through a network of over 130 offices in 16 countries across the Asia Pacific region, the company provides a full range of liner agency services, marine agency services and integrated logistics services to many of the best-known names in the maritime and logistics industries.

We have built a solid reputation over many years, based on integrity, consistency and competence. The company is exclusively focused on managing and developing its activities in the Asia Pacific region.

With our people being at the heart of what we offer, our managers have a wealth of experience in the business and adopt a totally hands-on approach to ensure customer satisfaction at all times.

Our Values

The principles that guide us

01

Integrity

We earn trust by doing the right thing — for our people, our partners and our planet.

02

Consistency

Reliable service, the same exacting standards, in every port we serve.

03

Competence

Deeply experienced teams who know the business, the ports and the people.

04

Partnership

We invest in long-term relationships with customers, agents and the communities we work in.

Our Heritage

Two centuries of maritime history

1825

William Thomson founds the company in Leith, Scotland.

1859

First ND OCEANIC vessel arrives in the Far East, beginning over 150 years of activity in Asia.

1919

ND OCEANIC Steamers Ltd. firmly established as one of Britain's leading shipping lines.

1987

ND OCEANIC Agencies established as a privately owned maritime services company in the Asia Pacific region.

2000s

Expansion of integrated logistics, project cargo and supply chain offerings across the region.

2025

Bicentennial year — celebrating 200 years of trusted partnership at sea.

Sustainability

Anchored in safety and integrity

From environmental stewardship and HSEQ excellence to anti-corruption commitments through MACN, sustainability is woven into every port call we manage and every shipment we move.

  • Member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)
  • ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 aligned operations
  • Active community programmes and CSR across Asia
Sustainability