Inchcape appointed exclusive port agents for Superyachts at Old Doha Port

Inchcape Shipping Services Holdings Limited (Inchcape) registered in England has signed an agreement to acquire Kennedy Hunter NV in Belgium from Conti-Lines Group (formerly Conti7).

The 100% acquisition of Kennedy Hunter NV delivers Inchcape’s strategic ambition to grow in the Northern European market and will greatly increase its coverage and expertise in Belgium, with a particular focus on Dry Bulk, Car Carrier/RoRo handling, and cargo brokerage.  

With 175 years of service to the international shipping industry and 240 offices in 60 countries, comprising a team of over 2,800 professional and committed staff, Inchcape is one of the largest and oldest maritime service providers in the world.

Inchcape’s unique geographical footprint means it can offer customers a full range of services, delivered safely and with a consistent commitment to exceptional service, governance, and transparency wherever they are in the world.

Inchcape Belgium provides a diverse range of maritime services including port agency, husbandry, crew logistics services, ship chandelling, bunker fuel supply arrangement, liner agency, logistics services to oil and gas, construction, dredging, cable-laying, cruise tourism, and other sectors,  military support services, and maritime consultancy.

“We are excited about welcoming the Kennedy Hunter team into the Inchcape family, by joining forces we are able to offer an even better value proposition to our customers in Belgium.

This is our first acquisition under the ownership of Epiris and it demonstrates our intention and ability to drive positive consolidation within the Port Agency industry.“ said Frank G. Olsen, CEO of Inchcape Shipping Services.

“Over the last years, the Conti-Lines Group has progressively evolved into the direction of Shipowner and Ship’s Operator activities, a maritime segment that in the meantime has become the Group’s core business.

Therefore, the decision was taken to transfer the ownership of the agency set-up, Kennedy Hunter, from the Conti-Lines Group to Inchcape.  By choosing Inchcape, a solid organization specializing in agency activities,

Kennedy Hunter is left in professional and qualified hands, thereby safeguarding the authenticity and continuity of the company.

It is important to note that Conti-Lines will continue to entrust its agency activities in all Belgian ports to Kennedy Hunter. “ said Jean-Frédéric Brion, CEO of the Conti-Lines Group

On the other hand, Inchcape announce that Inchcape Shipping Services has been appointed exclusive port and logistics agents for Superyachts at Old Doha Port for the Fifa World Cup 2022. They thank the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy for their trust in Inchcape and look forward to welcoming the international super yachting community.

Old Doha Port is equipped to dock large superyachts ranging from 50 to 160 meters LOA, and is offering very attractive docking rates for the duration of the World Cup – we invite you to find out more by downloading the flyer.

Located in the heart of the city, with close connectivity to the city’s most prominent tourist attractions, as well as the Fifa World Cup stadiums, the Old Doha Port and nearby Mina district offer restaurants, cafés and shops, fish markets, coastal villages, apartments, and residential buildings, amongst a host of other attractions.

Grant Holmes Global Sector Head of the Cruise and Superyacht sector commented “It’s an honour for Inchcape to be selected as the unique Port Agent for Old Doha Port, which will showcase its premium location and facilities during the World Cup period to some of the planets best in class niche cruise ships and Superyachts”.

About Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services is the world’s leading Port Agency and Marine Services, provider. Its global network covers 85% of the world’s ports. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,800 committed professionals.

Its unique geographical footprint means it can offer customers a full range of marine services, delivered safely, transparently, and with exceptional service wherever they are in the world.