Haque & Sons Ltd agency department handles wide range of vessels calling Bangladesh ports - Both import and export. These include but not limited to vessels carrying wheat and other food grains, crude, chemical and products including vegetable oils, break bulk, containers, cement clinkers, steel products. The shipping department, manned by dedicated and vastly experienced personnel provides following services to our valued customer:

  • Shipping and Handling Agent for Liner and Tramp vessels.
  • Owners Protecting Agent for vessels on charter term.
  • Cargo Forwarding.
  • Arranging husbandry and essential services such as laundry, provision and fresh water supply at most cost effective manner including medical attention for ships crew when require.
  • Specialist services: arranging and attending ship repair, marine supplies, bunker supply, assistance in P & I matters, arranging crew change and repatriation.

Due to our long experience and dedication in this sector, we have been able to deliver exceptional services in a highly competitive market. Haque & Sons Ltd provides an efficient comprehensive support package.

Owners protecting agents

Haque & Sons Ltd has a unique specialization in all local ports and enjoys great reputation and connections with all local authorities allowing us to protect and promote our principals interests minimizing costs and time required.

Crew changes

We offer a number of options for Hotel accommodation at very competitive rates as well as prompt transport services for crew and customer representatives. We can offer transport services for a large number of passengers utilizing our first class bus and taxi services.

Vessel survey services

Haque & Sons Ltd acts on behalf of vessel owners in liaising with various classification societies and accredited technicians in order to ensure the timely and smooth coordination of vessels periodical surveys. We maintain an excellent relationship with all major classification societies and enjoy a very high level of co-operation with all class surveyors.

Vessel management and ownership changeover

The takeover of management or the acquisition of a vessel unit can involve many time consuming procedures. Haque & Sons Ltd acts as agents for such transactions in many occasions in the past representing our principals and possess a high level of expertise which allows us to guarantee a smooth changeover avoiding any time consuming delays during the process.

Bunker provision

Through its local contacts and agreements with the largest physical suppliers of bunkers and petroleum companies, we are is in a position to supply high quality fuel and lubricants both in port and at anchorage at very competitive terms and prices. Additionally the bunker department, connected world-wide with all major ports, is ready to quote promptly in response to enquiries.

Supplies and stores - Technical support

Haque & Sons Ltd provides a fast and prompt supply of provisions as well as technical support and maintenance, a valuable service that eliminates delays and claims and is indispensable for uninterrupted shipping activates. This tedious yet crucial exercise is handled by a trained team that is all familiar with applicable regulations and necessary documentation.

Sale & Purchase

Haque & Sons Ltd has been a well-recognized broker in Bangladesh involved in extensive and competitive vessel sales & purchase on behalf of our various principals as well as in the global shipping market. As a result we have been in an excellent position to monitor recent developments in the industry. Haque & Sons Ltd provides its customers with firsthand information on the market value of a wide range of vessels and their availability. Based on these capabilities, we are able to broker a substantial number of second hand vessels due to the high demand of scrap vessels in Bangladesh. Our charges are very competitive and based on actual expenses land. Our team of shipping technical assistants headed by experienced Master Mariners and Chief Engineers. Our experience in the field of procurement logistics ensures owners the best possible deal in terms of price, quality and professional service.