Al Shene Marine Holding

Core capabilities

Our capabilities span deep-sea sourcing, industrial blast-freezing, unbroken cold-chain logistics and intercontinental export. Work is run under certified product standards, sustainable quotas and IoT-supervised cold-chain discipline.

What we operate

Deep-sea sourcing & premium seafood

Certified Atlantic salmon, langoustine, crab, lobster, cod and haddock from Scotland, Scandinavia and the North Sea — sourced under ecosystem-respecting catch quotas.

Industrial blast-freezing engineering

Plant operations with high-airflow blast tunnels and plate-freezing technology at -30°C to -45°C, preserving cellular freshness, texture and nutrition from landing.

Unbroken cold-chain logistics

From port intake through refrigerated storage and reefer sea/road containers to destination ports — supervised by IoT temperature and humidity sensors.

Global export & trade bridge

Intercontinental food export managed from Edinburgh and Beirut across the UK, EU, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and East Asian markets.

Al Shene Holding in figures

  • 1954 — Birth year of founder Sultan Al Shene
  • 1970s — First steps in Eastern Mediterranean marine trade
  • 50+ years — Sector experience, unbroken trust and commercial depth
  • 3 continents — Active export and distribution across Europe, Middle East and Asia
  • 2 hubs — Edinburgh (UK) & Beirut (Lebanon)
  • 1 industrial base — Aberdeen port processing & blast-freezing facilities

Partners & global reach

Al Shene Marine Holding works within an integrated ecosystem of respected international actors.

  • Industrial fishing & processors: J Charles Aberdeen, Lunar Freezing, Nolan Seafoods, International Fish Canners.
  • Cold storage & refrigeration: Star Refrigeration standards; D&G Nolan cold-storage networks.
  • Middle East & Gulf: Gulf Salmon & Seafood Exports Ltd, FAG Trading, United Fisheries Co. (UFICO), Lord Food.
  • Certification: MSC, HACCP, ISO 22000 and international Halal certification bodies.

Sustainability & lasting impact

  • Ecological fishing and ocean health: full alignment with MSC sustainable fishing quotas.
  • Value-added food conversion: advanced freezing extends shelf life and reduces food waste.
  • Regional employment: direct and indirect jobs across Aberdeen and Beirut port ecosystems.