MARINE AGENCY • SHIPPING • LOGISTICS

Your Reliable Shipping Partner in Djibouti

Rasiyat Marine Agency is a Djibouti-based marine agency and logistics team. From the moment your vessel is nominated to the day the file is closed, we look after the port call, the cargo and the paperwork, and we keep you informed at every step.

Trusted by vessel owners, charterers and trading houses at the gateway to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

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Local Expertise

Deep knowledge of Djibouti port operations and procedures.

Reliability

Consistent, accountable service on every vessel call.

Client Focus

Responsive communication from first contact to completion.

Strategic Location

Direct access to GCC and East and Horn of Africa trade lanes.


WHO WE ARE

Hands-on at every step of your port call

Rasiyat Marine Agency SARL is a Djibouti-based marine and shipping agency. We give vessel owners, charterers and trading houses dependable, professional support for port calls and cargo handling.

Our office sits at the gateway to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, one of the busiest sea passages in the world. As a trusted local representative for shipping lines and cargo interests, we coordinate vessel calls, discharge operations and port formalities with accuracy and speed.

A gantry crane lifting a shipping container beside a cargo vessel during port operations.

WHAT WE DO

Shipping and vessel agency, start to finish

Full-cycle agency support for every vessel call in Djibouti, from representation and husbandry to crew support, discharge coordination and Owners' Protective Agency.

01

Full Vessel Agency Representation

We represent your vessel locally and coordinate everything that needs to happen during the call.

02

Husbandry Services

Practical support your vessel needs while she is in port, arranged and followed up by our team.

03

Crew Change and Transfers

Coordination of crew movements and transfer arrangements, handled with care and attention to timing.

04

Owners' Protective Agency (OPA)

Independent local support that protects owners and their operational interests during the call.

05

Port and Discharge Coordination

Close coordination with port stakeholders from arrival through berthing and discharge.

06

RoRo, Tanker and Bulk Cargo Handling

Agency and operational support across different vessel and cargo types.


INTEGRATED SUPPORT

Cargo, freight and logistics beyond the berth

Our role does not end when the vessel is alongside. We support cargo movement, clearance, warehousing, documentation and inland transport, so your goods keep moving.

01

Sea, Air and Road Freight Forwarding

Freight coordination across sea, air and road, arranged through one point of contact.

02

Customs Clearance

Support with cargo clearance and the documentation that goes with it.

03

Cargo Discharge Supervision

Operational oversight and coordination while your cargo is being discharged.

04

Warehousing Services

Warehouse support after discharge and before onward movement.

05

Documentation and Port Formalities

Preparation and coordination of port and cargo documents.

06

Transport and Equipment Hire

Support for onward transport and the operational equipment your cargo needs.

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SPECTRUM OF SERVICES

One local team. Multiple vessel types.

Whatever is arriving in Djibouti, our agency and discharge teams are set up to handle it to one standard of service.

Stern view of the dry bulk carrier Sakizaya Elegance underway.

Bulk Carriers

Dry bulk and bagged cargo.

A large gantry crane lifting a big shipping container next to a cargo vessel in port operations.

General and Container

General and containerised cargo.

Shipboard cranes and large wind-turbine components at a cargo terminal.

Project Cargo

Non-standard and project shipments.

A Grimaldi Hybrid RoRo vessel underway with its stern vehicle ramp raised.

RoRo Vessels

Rolling cargo and vehicle operations.

An oil tanker with deck piping navigating calm coastal waters.

Tankers

Tanker agency coordination.

Agency representation, port coordination, cargo supervision, documentation and onward logistics, all under one operational structure.


BEYOND THE BERTH

One team follows your shipment from start to finish

Once cargo is alongside, our work continues on land. We check discharge tallies against the ship's figures, prepare the paperwork consignees need to take their goods out of port, and stay in direct contact with the shipping line until the vessel's file is closed.

01

Nomination

Pre-arrival details and local coordination.

02

Port Coordination

Formalities, operational planning and readiness.

03

Berthing and Boarding

Arrival support and vessel attendance.

04

Cargo Operations

Discharge supervision and operational follow-up.

05

Docs and Clearance

Tallies, port documents and consignee support.

06

Completion

Final documents, account follow-up and file closure.

Clear handover. Continuous follow-up. Consistent communication.


STRATEGIC LOCATION

At the gateway to the Bab-el-Mandeb

Djibouti sits at a key maritime gateway connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, with direct reach into GCC and East and Horn of Africa trade lanes.

That position supports fast coordination between vessel interests, ports, cargo owners and inland logistics, and it is where Rasiyat is based.

Local presence. Regional reach.

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OUR STRENGTHS

Why shipping partners choose Rasiyat

Experienced Team

A responsive workforce trained to manage every stage of a vessel call.

Strategic Location

Positioned on the Bab-el-Mandeb corridor with reach into GCC and Horn of Africa routes.

Operational Precision

Careful coordination of discharge, customs and port formalities.

Quality-Assured Service

Consistent, accountable standards across clients, cargoes and port calls.

Client Focus

Responsive communication from first contact to completion.

Local Expertise

Practical knowledge of Djibouti port operations and procedures.

"Every vessel call is handled with one goal in mind: dependable service that protects your schedule and your cargo."

Rasiyat Marine Agency SARL

Have a vessel heading to Djibouti?

Tell us about the call and we will come back to you quickly with the right support for your vessel and your cargo.

Request a Port Call Quote
Or call our operations team on +253 21 25 55 69

GET IN TOUCH

Contact Rasiyat

We welcome your shipping and logistics enquiries. Reach out to our team for prompt, professional support on any vessel call or cargo requirement.

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Rasiyat Marine Agency SARL

Palmier en Zinc Building, 1st Floor, Place Menelik, Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti

P.O. Box 3807

Contact person: Fathi Mohamed, Shipping and Operations Manager

Mobile and WhatsApp: +253 77 45 88 88