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    King Ocean Service

    King Ocean Service is a shipping line providing cargo transport between Florida, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

    Ports:10
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    King Ocean Service operations
    $0.0321B
    Revenue
    10
    Ports

    Company Overview

    King Ocean Service is a shipping line providing cargo transport between Florida, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

    Key Leadership

    • Jose Da Costa Gomez – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    King Ocean Service operates weekly shipping routes across the US, Caribbean, Central and South America.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • 20' Dry Container

      Standard container for general cargo, available in 20-foot size for versatile shipping.

    • 40' Refrigerated Container

      Temperature-controlled container for perishable goods, available in 40-foot size.

    Technology Platforms

    • Navis StowMan Vessel Pool
    • PLANERGY Procure-to-Pay

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Port Everglades, Florida

      Major terminal for full load dry and reefer containers, breakbulk, and vehicles

    • Sweetwater, Florida

      Main office and LCL cargo facility for loose cargo and consolidation services

    Certifications & Capabilities

    C-TPAT BASC ISO

    Global Locations & Network

    King Ocean Service connects Florida with over 30 ports in Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers regular, reliable ocean cargo shipping for containerized and specialized freight.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    King Ocean Services has a vessel sharing agreement with Seaboard Marine for Central America. King Ocean expanded Bahamas trade with a new partnership and acquired SEACOR Island Lines.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Full container load service
    • Less than container load
    • Refrigerated container shipping

    Contract Logistics

    • Weekly fixed-day sailings
    • Comprehensive documentation services
    • Consolidation facilities South Florida

    Special Cargo

    • Heavy machinery transport
    • Project cargo solutions

    Digital Offerings

    King Ocean Service digital platforms offer real-time tracking, online booking, and payment tools.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    No recent awards for King Ocean Service found

    Recent Developments

    Effective June 13, 2025, King Ocean shifted Venezuela sailings to an alternate weekly schedule.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Extensive route network across the Americas and Caribbean
    • Modern fleet with refrigerated and project cargo capability
    • Strong safety standards with BASC, ISO, and C-TPAT certifications

    Challenges

    • US shipping tariffs on Chinese-built ships threaten trade routes
    • Limited availability of American-built vessels for fleet needs

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into new Caribbean and Pacific markets
    • Growth in refrigerated cargo and specialized logistics
    • Leveraging C-TPAT certification for security-focused clients