About Us

OUR FOUNDER

Al Bahar Shipping (BSC) was established in 1951 by the group founding chairman , the late Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar and is one of the earliest shipping agencies established in Kuwait.

Bahar Shipping Company is part of the well regarded Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar group of companies, the company made it’s mark Kuwait, when in the first ever shipping container to be discharged in Kuwait was imported by Bahar Shipping Company. In the 50 plus year since, we have been working very with our partners and our customers to enable global trade and develop the country. We provide end-to end logistics and supply chain services also.

Bahar Shipping Company are exclusive agent in Kuwait for Chine Ocean Shipping Group Company (COSCO) that operates over 1275 modern merchant vessels across 1600 ports in 160 countries. Bahar Shipping Company is also exclusive agents for PIL, IAL and Falcon Express in Kuwait.

Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar’s personal and corporate accolades are numerous. One of the founding fathers of Kuwait’s modern business environment in Kuwait, Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar was a renowned innovative pioneer and philanthropist. Responsible for creating institutions like the National Bank of Kuwait, the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce, and many more, his efforts led to the creation long standing reputable institutions and thousands of jobs in the GCC.

The Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar group of companies was setup in 1937, this conglomerate is one of the oldest and most respected business houses in the GCC. With interests in fast moving consumer goods ( FMCG), consumer electronics and home appliances, , distribution, retail, shipping, travel and transportation, the well diversified group has a proud tradition of investing in and building sustainable long term relationships. Many of the groups agency relationships spans more than half a century.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

VISION

Being the Most Trusted and Best-in-Class Partner

MISSION

Delivering excellence and success by directing our values, talents, resources and expertise to maximize customer satisfaction and to achieve sustainable growth for all stakeholders

VALUES

  • We deliver on our commitments with integrity 
  • We view our people as the source of our strength 
  • We work together as a team 
  • We listen, we care, we respect
  • We seek continual self and work improvement
AL BAHAR SHIPPING (BSC)

‌Al Bahar Shipping (BSC) was established in 1951 and is one of the earliest shipping agencies established in Kuwait. The agency shipped in the first container discharged in Kuwait.

 ‌Al Bahar Shipping (BSC) was established in 1951 and is one of the earliest shipping agencies established in Kuwait. The agency shipped in the first container discharged in Kuwait.

Al Bahar Shipping (BSC) was established in 1951 and is one of the earliest shipping agencies established in Kuwait. The agency shipped in the first container discharged in Kuwait.

BSC has represented agencies in Kuwait for the shipping lines DDG Hansa GmbH, Hapag Lloyd Container Lines, Hamburg – Germany, Rickmers Line, Hamburg – Germany, Jugolinija Line later known as Croatia Line – Rijeka, Guan Guan Shipping Pte. Ltd. BSC has represented agencies in Kuwait for the shipping lines DDG Hansa GmbH, Hapag Lloyd Container Lines, Hamburg – Germany, Rickmers Line, Hamburg – Germany, Jugolinija Line later known as Croatia Line – Rijeka, Guan Guan Shipping Pte. Ltd. – Singapore, Sin Chiao Shipping Co. – China, Kie Hock Shipping – Singapore and Great Eastern Shipping Co., – India.

Mohamed AbdulRahman Al Bahar Shipping Department became a L.L.C. company on 31st December 2010 and is now known as Al Bahar Shipping Co. L.L.C.. It currently is the exclusive agents for Cosco, PIL, IAL and Falcon Express in Kuwait.

Chine Ocean Shipping Group Company (COSCO) owns and controls over 800 modern merchant vessels and is China’s largest group specializing in shipping, logistics, and ship building and repair. COSCO is ranked 327th in Fortune Global 500. Their shipping lines cover over 1600 ports in more than 160 countries and its fleet size ranks the second in the world.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is one of the largest ship owners in Asia and is currently ranked 16th in the top containership operators in the world owning 114 ships, with an additional 51 on charter and an order book of 12. PIL has a solid network of container liner services covering the whole of the Far East to Europe, the Black Sea, Canada, the Indian Sub-Continent, the Red Sea/Gulf, Africa, Oceania, Latin America and the West Coast of the USA. PIL was one of the first few liners to provide a link from Asia and the Middle East to Africa.

ABOUT AL-BAHAR GROUP

The IATA approved, Al Bahar Travel agency is a pioneering destination and travel expert offering complete end-to-end services–flights, worldwide hotel reservations, tailor made vacation packages, honeymoon tailored packages, cruises/ safari holidays, cars, corporate services, and private jet-chartered services (Corporate, private, medical evacuation air ambulance). Al Bahar Travel Agency was established in 1978 and has become one of the leading travel agencies in Kuwait in addition to being one of the top 10 travel agencies to get the Galileo global connection which provides access for worldwide ticketing reservations.

Founded in 1961 as the Office Automation Division at Mohamed Abdulrahman Group to provide state-of-the-art technology products and Turnkey Solutions for office and business needs, we represent large Multinational Corporations in Kuwait. The following is a list of brands they offer: Canon, Entrust, Vivitek, Vega Mfg. Ltd, Datacard Group, Rexel, and PitneyBowes.

Building products and office furniture. They are the authorized agent and licensee of Luxalon and Luxaflex products from the Hunter Douglas Group. The Hunter Douglas Group is a renowned worldwide manufacturer of window coverings and architectural products and is considered “the world’s leading maker of window blinds and coverings.” All their motors for motorized window shades are supplied by Somfy. The Luxalon and Luxaflex products cover a wide range of architectural ceilings, and window styling blinds. The products are synonymous with premium quality and style.

In 1937, Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Bahar est, created the Consumer Products Division until 2011 when we became an independent company known as Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Bahar Food & Consumer Products Company L.L.C. The company specializes in the distribution of a wide range of consumer products which includes soaps, detergents, toothpastes, canned food, chocolate, tea and much more. They are the exclusive distributors of the following brands in Kuwait: Lux, Omo, Lifebuoy, Lipton and more.

Mohammad Abdulrahman Al-Bahar Home Appliances Co. was founded in 1963 making it one of the oldest companies in the group. They are one of the leading multi-brands Home Appliances retailers in Kuwait. For more than 50 years, BEEA have been committed to deliver innovative and best quality products that can change the way people live and at the same time, have been ensuring that their customers get the best after sale service they have to offer. Al-Bahar Electronics offer the following brands: Home Elite – Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Water Coolers, Gas and Electrical Cookers, and Small Home Appliances, GE – Air Conditioners, Mabe – Refrigerators, Royxon – Gas Cookers, Master Chef – Commercial Cookers, Heller – Oil Radiators, Magic Chef – Refrigerators, Blaupunkt – Televisions, Ocean – Chest Freezers, and Speed Queen – Laundry Machines.

Founded in 1993, Emad General Trading & Contracting company specializes in consumer food products exclusively representing Al Alali in Kuwait. Al Alali food products include Pasta, Ketchup, canned food, vinegar, cake mix, vine leaves, sauces, corn flour, oats and more. EGTC also exclusively represents Baytouti Olive Oil in Kuwait. EGTC also represents International Mills nuts, coffee and spices.

GET IN TOUCH

Call: +965 2207 2145

Fax: +965 2240 3662

Address:
Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar Shipping Co. W.L.L.

Mezzanine Floor, Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahr Tower (Opp. Souk Al Watya)

Building No. 3, Abu Baker Al Siddiq Street,

Qibla, Block-14, Kuwait City

P.O Box No: 148, Safat-13002, Kuwait.

MAP

 Call: Tel: 24911570-6
Fax: 24911580/81

Email: general. [email protected]

Address: Kuwait City, Al-Qibla, Abu Baker Street, Al-Bahar Tower, Behind Sheraton Hotel Second Floor
P.O.Box 148 Safat 13002-Kuwait