A leading digital freight forwarding platform, dedicated to simplifying trade and logistics for businesses across the MENA region. With a strong focus on removing the inefficiencies that shippers face every day, Nowlun gives businesses instant, transparent ocean freight rates and a streamlined way to book and manage shipments, all in one place. The platform is integrated with leading global shipping lines, allowing customers to compare market offers within seconds, track cargo in real time, and manage shipments proactively from quotation through delivery. Since its founding in 2021 by Moataz Khamis, Mahmoud Khaled, and Ahmed Emara, Nowlun has built strong traction in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, operating from its head office in Alexandria with branch offices in Cairo and Riyadh. In 2024, Nowlun closed a $1.7M seed round led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and angel investors, to accelerate regional expansion and further develop its technology platform.