MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping operates multipurpose vessels on routes between Southern Africa, Europe, the UK, and the USA.
Company Overview
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping operates multipurpose vessels on routes between Southern Africa, Europe, the UK, and the USA.
Key Leadership
- Felix Scheder-Bieschin – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping operates dedicated trade routes linking Southern Africa, Europe, the UK, and USA/Mexico.
Equipment & Infrastructure
Container Types
- •20 Ft GP
Standard 20-foot general purpose container for dry cargo and general goods.
- •40 Ft Refrigerated (Reefer)
40-foot container with refrigeration for temperature-sensitive cargo.
Technology Platforms
- •MACS3 Loading Computer System
- •Freight Rate Platform
Warehouses & Logistics Hubs
Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:
- •Cape Town
FPT - D Berth, Duncan Dock, handles multipurpose cargo at Port of Cape Town
- •Durban
Transnet - MPT Point Terminal, Maydon Wharf, serves bulk and container shipments
Certifications & Capabilities
ISO 9001:2015 ACEP (Approved Continuous Examination Program) MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention 2006)
Global Locations & Network
MACS operates a multipurpose fleet serving over 20 ports in 16 countries across the Atlantic. Main routes connect Southern Africa, North West Europe, the US Gulf, and Mexico with regular sailings.
Carrier Partners & Alliances
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping merged with Hugo Stinnes Schiffahrt in August 2025 to form a major MPP liner company. MACS also collaborates with Peters & May for yacht and cargo transport across Atlantic liner services.
Service Portfolio
Ocean Freight
- •Regular multipurpose sailings
- •Fast Europe-Africa transit
- •Heavy lift capabilities
Contract Logistics
- •Pre/on-carriage solutions
- •Feeder vessel connections
- •Transshipment options
Special Cargo
- •Project cargo handling
- •Out-of-gauge shipments
Digital Offerings
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping offers digital platforms for real-time container tracking and shipment management.
Industry Reputation & News
Awards & Recognition
No recent awards found for MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping
Recent Developments
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping and Hugo Stinnes Schiffahrt have merged to form a major transatlantic multipurpose liner operator.
Analysis & Future Outlook
Strengths
- •Flexible multipurpose fleet handles diverse cargo types
- •Fast, reliable service between Europe and Southern Africa
- •Strong experience with heavy lift and project cargo logistics
Challenges
- •Fleet renewal and modernization to meet market demands
- •Adapting to dynamic global shipping and trade conditions
Opportunities
- •Expansion into new Trans-Atlantic trade routes
- •Leveraging merger for enhanced fleet capabilities
- •Offering sustainable shipping solutions to customers
