Maritime and shipping company merch use case
Container lines, port operators, ship management — Posidonia/Nor-Shipping stands, crew welcome kits and shipper-loyalty programmes.
Profile
Maritime is a global, conservative, relationship-driven industry. Merch supports Posidonia (Athens), Nor-Shipping (Oslo), SMM Hamburg, plus crew-change ports and shipper-loyalty programmes. Volumes 500-6,000 units, 6-12 SKUs, durability-first language — items will live on bridges, in messes and in port-side offices for years. Buyers expect heritage and quality, not novelty.
Workflow and contractual concerns
Workflow: Crewing owns welcome kits; Commercial owns shipper-loyalty gifts; HSE flags any item going onboard for fire-retardancy and chemical compliance. Concerns: marine-grade hardware (304/316 stainless), saltwater and UV resistance on apparel and bags, gift values under maritime-flag-state and shipper-procurement ethics caps, ability to fulfil to remote port agents with reliable tracking.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. MOQ tier 250/500. Lead 5-8 days, rush +35%. Production hub: Milano.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
No fixed minimum — for screen and embroidery economies start at 50+ units; DTF and UV print from 1 unit.
How long is production?
Standard 5-8 working days, rush +35% delivers in 3-5 days.
What payment terms?
50/50 for new clients, net-30 from order 4, net-60 for enterprise with credit insurance.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes — mutual NDA is standard for product launches, M&A and confidential campaigns.
Can you ship abroad?
Yes — we ship within the EU and to the UK, US, GCC and CIS via tracked carriers.