Supported by Rannis Technology Development Fund🇮🇸

Sell While Sailing

A digital auction platform for premium seafood. We handle import, logistics, and buyer access — so producers can focus on quality. Auctions run in real time while product is in transit.

Real-Time Auctions
Full Traceability
Cross-Border Infrastructure
Ocean & Air Freight

How SeaBid Works

From producer to buyer — with transparent auctions and full logistics support.

01

Product Listed

A producer or exporter lists their seafood on SeaBid — species, quantity, quality specs, certifications, and shipping details. SeaBid handles import documentation and compliance.

02

Auction Goes Live

Sell While Sailing™

A timed auction launches while product is in transit or ready to ship. Verified buyers receive notifications and can bid in real time. Auctions can be configured for any product, route, or timeline.

03

Buyer Wins

When the auction closes, the highest bidder wins the lot. Payment is processed securely. Full traceability data transfers to the buyer — origin, handling, temperature, certifications.

04

Delivery

Product arrives at the destination port or directly to the buyer. SeaBid coordinates logistics, cold chain, and final-mile delivery.

SeaBid auctions are flexible — they work for vessel shipments in transit, warehouse inventory, or scheduled harvests. We spin up auctions for any seafood product, any route, any timeline.

For Producers & Exporters

You bring the product. We bring the market.

Access premium international buyers

Reach verified buyers in the US and beyond through transparent, competitive auctions — no need to build your own sales team abroad.

We handle import and compliance

SeaBid acts as your import partner. Customs documentation, FDA compliance, duties, and logistics coordination — all handled for you. Iceland benefits from favorable trade conditions into the US market.

Transparent, competitive pricing

Real-time auctions let the market set the price. No opaque middleman margins. You see every bid.

Your brand, your story

Every auction lot carries your full traceability data — origin, certifications, sustainability credentials, processing methods. Buyers bid on quality they can verify.

Flexible auction formats

Timed auctions, reserve pricing, private offers to select buyers — configure each sale to fit your product and market strategy.

Market intelligence included

Get real-time data on US market pricing, buyer demand, and competitive positioning. Make informed decisions about when and how to sell.

Start a Conversation

Currently focused on North Atlantic salmon and premium seafood into the US market. Open to producers worldwide.

For Buyers & Distributors

Premium seafood. Transparent pricing. Verified quality.

Bid on premium product direct from source

Access auction lots from verified producers — with full traceability from farm or vessel to your door.

Transparent, competitive pricing

No hidden markups. The auction price is the market price. Compete fairly for the best available product.

Full traceability on every lot

Species, origin, catch/harvest date, processing method, temperature logs, certifications — all verified and delivered with your order.

Flexible lot sizes

From single-box samples to full container loads. Buy what you need, when you need it.

Cold chain guaranteed

Temperature-controlled from origin to delivery. IoT monitoring and documentation throughout.

New inventory, regularly

Auctions run on a regular schedule tied to shipment arrivals. Fresh opportunities every week.

Why SeaBid

We're not just a marketplace. We're the infrastructure layer for cross-border seafood auctions.

Auction Infrastructure, Not Just a Listing

SeaBid isn't a directory where you post and wait. It's a real-time auction engine with automated bidding, notifications, countdown timers, and instant settlement. Built on proven auction technology.

Cross-Border, Full Service

We don't just connect buyer and seller. We handle the hard part — import operations, customs, FDA compliance, freight coordination, and cold chain logistics. Producers sell. Buyers receive. We handle everything in between.

Built by Seafood People

Our team has deep experience in seafood trade, international logistics, and North Atlantic shipping routes. We've spent years building relationships with carriers, port operators, and market participants on both sides of the Atlantic.

SeaBid is designed to spin up auctions for any seafood product, on any route, at any scale — from a single pallet to weekly container shipments.

See It In Action

Our demo platform shows the complete auction experience — from listing to bidding to delivery tracking.

demo.seabid.app
LIVELot #312
Norwegian Salmon
2,400 kg HOG, Fresh
Current bid
$8.42/kg
Ends in
2h 14m
LIVELot #308
Icelandic Cod
800 kg, Fillets, Frozen
Current bid
$12.80/kg
Ends in
5h 02m
IN TRANSITLot #295
Faroese Salmon
5,000 kg HOG, Fresh
Sold at
$9.15/kg
ETA
Mar 2

Real-Time Bidding

Live countdown timers. Instant bid updates. Automatic time extensions to prevent sniping.

Vessel & Cold Chain Tracking

GPS position, temperature monitoring, and ETA updates — buyers see exactly where their product is.

Traceability Certificates

Every lot comes with a digital traceability certificate — origin, certifications, handling data, and QR codes.

Trusted Partners

Rannis
Innovation FundingIceland's competitive R&D grant program
Eimskip
Shipping & LogisticsNorth Atlantic container shipping
Basta.app
Auction TechnologyReal-time auction engine

SeaBid is an Icelandic innovation project supported by the Rannis Technology Development Fund.

Let's Talk

Whether you're a producer looking for better market access or a buyer seeking premium seafood at transparent prices — we'd like to hear from you.

I'm a Producer / Exporter

Tell us about your product and volume. We'll show you how SeaBid can open new markets for you.

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I'm a Buyer / Distributor

Get early access to premium seafood auctions. We'll notify you when new lots go live.

Request Access

Currently focused on premium seafood into the US market, with deep experience in North Atlantic shipping routes.