Global Maritime Network & International Shipping Routes

Bangladesh-Based Marine & Shipping Support for International Vessels, Owners, Charterers & Cargo Interests

JK.S MARINE SERVICES is a Bangladesh-based marine and shipping services company providing 24/7 professional vessel, port, technical and commercial support to international shipowners, ship managers, charterers, ship operators, shipbrokers, cargo owners, commodity traders, importers, exporters, offshore companies and marine contractors.

Strategically based in Chittagong, Bangladesh, we connect international maritime clients with reliable local marine services across the principal ports, anchorages and maritime project locations of Bangladesh.

Our Global Maritime Network is designed to support vessels and cargo moving through major international trading routes connecting Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, the Gulf, Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean and other global maritime markets with Bangladesh.

Our Bangladesh Operational Coverage

Chittagong Port & Anchorage

Mongla Port & Anchorage

Payra Port & Anchorage

Kutubdia Anchorage

Matarbari Jetty & Offshore Area

From routine port calls to complex technical requirements, emergency repairs, cargo operations, marine surveys and offshore support, our local team coordinates the required services from pre-arrival planning through vessel departure.

CONNECTING INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ROUTES WITH BANGLADESH

Bangladesh is strategically located on the Bay of Bengal, providing maritime connections with the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East and wider global trading markets.

International vessels calling Bangladesh may originate from, or trade through, a wide range of ports and maritime hubs.

JK.S MARINE SERVICES provides the Bangladesh-side local coordination and operational support required for these international vessel movements.

EAST ASIA SHIPPING NETWORK

China

China is one of Bangladesh’s most important international trading partners. Our network supports vessels and cargo interests connected with Chinese ports and trading centres.

Relevant trade connections include:

Shanghai • Ningbo • Qingdao • Tianjin • Shenzhen • Guangzhou • Xiamen • Dalian • Hong Kong

Cargo and vessel movements may include:

Machinery
Industrial equipment
Steel products
General cargo
Project cargo
Construction materials
Marine equipment
Bulk commodities
Container-related cargo

For vessels trading between China and Bangladesh, JK.S can coordinate port agency, husbandry, marine supply, ship repair, marine survey, cargo operation support and other Bangladesh-side requirements.

Japan

Our international network also covers vessel and cargo movements associated with:

Tokyo • Yokohama • Kobe • Osaka • Nagoya • Hakata

We support Bangladesh-bound vessels requiring local:

Port agency
Husbandry
Technical assistance
Marine survey
Ship repair
Spare parts
Marine supply
Crew support
Cargo operation assistance

South Korea

Our network includes maritime trade connections with:

Busan • Ulsan • Incheon • Gwangyang

Supporting vessels carrying machinery, steel, industrial products, project cargo and other commercial commodities to Bangladesh.

Taiwan

We maintain international connectivity with Taiwan-related shipping and trading interests, including major maritime and industrial centres such as:

Kaohsiung • Keelung • Taichung

Hong Kong

Hong Kong remains an important international maritime and commercial hub connecting East Asian shipping with global markets.

JK.S can coordinate Bangladesh-side services for vessels, ship managers, owners, charterers and brokers connected through Hong Kong.

SOUTHEAST ASIA SHIPPING NETWORK

Southeast Asia is one of the most important maritime regions connected with Bangladesh.

Our network includes:

Singapore

Singapore is a major global maritime hub and an important connection point for vessels trading between Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Bangladesh.

JK.S supports Bangladesh port calls for vessels connected with Singapore-based:

Shipowners
Ship managers
Charterers
Brokers
Trading companies
Marine service providers

Malaysia

Our network covers Malaysian maritime and industrial centres including:

Port Klang • Pasir Gudang • Tanjung Pelepas • Penang • Bintulu • Kuantan

Indonesia

Vessel and cargo movements connected with:

Jakarta • Surabaya • Balikpapan • Samarinda • Dumai

are also relevant to Bangladesh’s wider regional maritime trade network.

Vietnam

Our international network includes:

Ho Chi Minh City • Hai Phong • Vung Tau • Da Nang

with potential vessel and cargo movements involving general cargo, bulk commodities, industrial products and project cargo.

Thailand

Relevant Thai maritime connections include:

Laem Chabang • Bangkok • Map Ta Phut • Songkhla

Philippines

Our network also connects with maritime interests associated with major Philippine ports and shipping markets.

SOUTH ASIA & INDIAN OCEAN NETWORK

Our Global Maritime Network covers important South Asian shipping connections including:

India

Mumbai • Mundra • Kandla • Hazira • Nhava Sheva / JNPT • Chennai • Visakhapatnam • Kolkata • Haldia • Paradip • Krishnapatnam

India-Bangladesh maritime trade is an important part of the regional shipping network.

Sri Lanka

Colombo • Hambantota

Sri Lanka provides an important Indian Ocean transshipment and maritime connection for international vessels trading with Bangladesh.

Pakistan

Karachi • Port Qasim

MIDDLE EAST & GULF SHIPPING NETWORK

Bangladesh has significant maritime trade connections with the Middle East and Gulf region.

Our network includes:

Oman

Sohar • Salalah • Muscat • Duqm

Supporting Bangladesh-bound bulk carriers, tankers, LPG carriers, general cargo vessels and other commercial vessels.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai • Jebel Ali • Abu Dhabi • Fujairah • Sharjah

UAE is a major maritime, logistics, trading and transshipment hub connecting Bangladesh with global shipping markets.

Saudi Arabia

Jeddah • Dammam • Jubail • Yanbu

Qatar

Doha / Hamad Port • Ras Laffan • Mesaieed

Our Middle East network is particularly relevant to vessels carrying:

Limestone
Stone
Clinker
Cement materials
Steel
Bulk commodities
Petroleum-related products
LPG
General cargo
Industrial equipment
Project cargo

EUROPEAN SHIPPING NETWORK

JK.S MARINE SERVICES also connects Bangladesh-bound maritime requirements with European shipping and commercial markets.

Our network includes major European maritime countries such as:

Greece

Piraeus • Thessaloniki

Greece is one of the world’s major shipowning and ship management centres. Our Bangladesh operation is available to support Greek shipowners, ship managers, charterers and brokers whose vessels call Bangladesh.

Netherlands

Rotterdam • Amsterdam

The Netherlands is a major European maritime, logistics and trading hub. We support Bangladesh-side requirements for vessels and cargo interests connected with Dutch ports and international trading networks.

Germany

Hamburg • Bremerhaven • Wilhelmshaven

United Kingdom

London • Southampton • Felixstowe • Immingham

Belgium

Antwerp-Bruges • Zeebrugge

France

Marseille • Le Havre • Dunkirk

Italy

Genoa • Trieste • Venice • Naples

Spain

Algeciras • Valencia • Barcelona • Bilbao

Portugal

Lisbon • Sines • Leixões

Denmark

Copenhagen • Aarhus

Turkey

Istanbul • Izmir • Mersin • Iskenderun

Turkey is an important maritime bridge between Europe, the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Middle Eastern markets, with significant commercial shipping connections to South Asia and Bangladesh.

MEDITERRANEAN & BLACK SEA NETWORK

Our wider maritime network also extends to important Mediterranean and Black Sea trading markets, including:

Greece • Turkey • Italy • Spain • France • Malta • Cyprus • Croatia • Romania • Bulgaria • Ukraine • Georgia

These markets are relevant to international shipowners, ship managers, charterers, traders and brokers whose vessels subsequently trade toward the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Bangladesh.

AFRICA SHIPPING NETWORK

JK.S MARINE SERVICES also maintains international connectivity with African maritime markets and vessels trading between Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Bangladesh.

Our wider African network includes:

North Africa

Egypt • Morocco • Algeria • Tunisia • Libya

Important maritime centres include:

Port Said • Alexandria • Suez • Tangier Med • Casablanca

East Africa

Kenya • Tanzania • Mozambique • Djibouti

Important maritime connections include:

Mombasa • Dar es Salaam • Maputo • Djibouti

Southern Africa

South Africa • Namibia

Major maritime centres include:

Durban • Richards Bay • Cape Town • Port Elizabeth

West Africa

Nigeria • Ghana • Ivory Coast • Senegal • Togo • Benin

Important maritime centres include:

Lagos • Tema • Abidjan • Dakar • Lomé • Cotonou

African-origin vessels and cargoes may connect with Bangladesh through the Indian Ocean, Middle East, Mediterranean and Asian shipping routes.

AMERICAS & GLOBAL SHIPPING CONNECTIONS

Although our principal operational focus is Bangladesh and the wider Asian maritime region, our international network also connects with shipping and commercial interests from:

North America

United States • Canada

South America

Brazil • Argentina • Chile • Peru • Colombia

Central America & Caribbean

Panama • Mexico • Dominican Republic • Jamaica

These international markets can connect with Bangladesh through global shipping routes involving the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Mediterranean and major transshipment hubs.

OCEANIA & AUSTRALIA

Our international maritime network also covers shipping interests connected with:

Australia • New Zealand

Major Australian maritime connections include:

Port Hedland • Dampier • Newcastle • Gladstone • Brisbane • Melbourne • Sydney • Fremantle

These routes are particularly relevant to bulk commodities, minerals, energy products, agricultural cargo and industrial materials.

MAJOR GLOBAL MARITIME HUBS CONNECTED TO OUR NETWORK

Our Bangladesh operations can interface with vessels and shipping interests connected through major international maritime hubs including:

Singapore
Port Klang
Tanjung Pelepas
Colombo
Dubai / Jebel Ali
Fujairah
Sohar
Salalah
Jeddah
Port Said
Suez
Piraeus
Rotterdam
Antwerp-Bruges
Hamburg
London
Istanbul
Shanghai
Ningbo
Qingdao
Busan
Tokyo / Yokohama
Hong Kong
Kaohsiung

These hubs form part of the wider global maritime routes through which vessels and cargoes may reach Bangladesh.

BANGLADESH PORT & ANCHORAGE NETWORK

Whatever the international origin of the vessel, our focus is to provide reliable local support once the vessel enters Bangladesh waters.

Chittagong Port & Anchorage

Our principal operating area for:

Shipping Agency
Port Agency
OPA / CPA
Husbandry
Vessel Attendance
Ship Repair
Marine Survey
Cargo Operations
Bay Pilotage
Marine Supply
Clamshell Grab
Fender Services
Crew Support
Waste Disposal
Technical Assistance

Mongla Port & Anchorage

Supporting:

Port Agency
Vessel Attendance
Cargo Operations
Marine Survey
Marine Supply
Ship Repair Coordination
Husbandry
Technical Support

Payra Port & Anchorage

Supporting:

Shipping Agency
Port Operations
Vessel Attendance
Cargo Supervision
Marine Survey
Marine Supply
Technical Support
Husbandry Services

Kutubdia Anchorage

Specialized support for:

Bulk Carrier Operations
Anchorage Attendance
Lightering Operations
Clamshell Grab Services
Cargo Supervision
Draft Survey
Marine Survey
Bay Pilotage
Tug / Mooring Coordination
Emergency Technical Support
Marine Supply

Matarbari

Supporting:

Project Cargo
Bulk Cargo
Vessel Attendance
Marine Survey
Technical Services
Marine Supply
Offshore Support
Cargo Operations
Emergency Marine Assistance

INTERNATIONAL VESSEL SUPPORT

Our Global Maritime Network supports a broad range of vessel types, including:

Bulk Carriers
Handymax Bulk Carriers
Supramax Bulk Carriers
Panamax Bulk Carriers
General Cargo Vessels
Multi-Purpose Vessels
Heavy Lift Vessels
Project Cargo Vessels
Container Vessels
Oil Tankers
Product Tankers
Chemical Tankers
LPG Carriers
Lighter Vessels
Barges
Tugs
Workboats
Offshore Support Vessels
Construction Support Vessels
Dredgers

GLOBAL CARGO NETWORK

Our network supports Bangladesh-bound cargo and vessel operations involving:

Dry Bulk

Limestone
Stone
Crushed Stone
Clinker
Cement
Coal
Petcoke
Gypsum
Iron Ore
Fertilizer
Grain
Agricultural Commodities
Other Dry Bulk Cargo

General & Project Cargo

Steel Products
Machinery
Industrial Equipment
Construction Equipment
Pipes
Heavy Machinery
Power Plant Equipment
Marine Equipment
Oversized Cargo
Project Cargo

Energy & Liquid Cargo

LPG
Petroleum Products
Fuel
Industrial Oils
Approved Chemical Cargo
Other Liquid Bulk Cargo

COMPLETE BANGLADESH-SIDE MARINE SUPPORT

Our Global Network is backed by our complete portfolio of local marine services.

Shipping Agency & Port Agency

OPA • CPA • Protective Agency • Husbandry • Port Clearance • Customs • Immigration • Health & Quarantine • Berth Arrangement • Pilotage • Tug • Mooring • Stevedoring • Cargo Supervision • SOF • PDA • FDA • CTM • Port Cost Control • 24/7 Vessel Attendance

Ship Repair & Technical Services

Emergency Ship Repair • Afloat Repair • Dry Dock Assistance • Shipyard Coordination • Main Engine • Auxiliary Engine • Generator • Hydraulic • Mechanical • Electrical • Automation • Crane • Winch • Steel Fabrication • Pipe Fabrication • Welding

Marine Survey & Inspection

Pre-Purchase • Condition • Valuation • On-Hire • Off-Hire • Damage • Draft • ROB • Bunker Quantity • Cargo • Tank • Loading • Discharge • LSA / FFA • Crane Load Test • Lifting Gear • Hull & Structural • Underwater Inspection

Bay Pilotage

Senior First Class Master Mariners • Deep Draft Vessel Pilotage • Chittagong Anchorage • Kutubdia Anchorage • Emergency Pilot Assistance • 24/7 Pilotage Coordination

Ship Chandling & Marine Supply

Fresh Provisions • Dry Provisions • Bonded Stores • Fresh Water • Engine Stores • Deck Stores • Safety Equipment • Spare Parts • Marine Equipment • Emergency Supply • Transit Clearance • Port Storage

Waste & Tank Cleaning

Sludge • Garbage • Sewage • Tank Cleaning • Chipping • Scrap Metal • Old Rope • MARPOL Documentation • Waste Collection

Chartering & Shipbroking

Sale & Purchase • S&P Brokerage • Voyage Charter • Time Charter • Bareboat Charter • Dry Bulk Chartering • General Cargo Chartering • Lighter Vessel Chartering • Tanker Chartering • Charter Party Negotiation

Technical Management

ISM • ISO Support • Flag State Compliance • PSC Preparation • Maintenance Planning • SMS • Technical Budget • Vessel Performance

Clamshell Grab

8 CBM • 10 CBM • 12 CBM Hydraulic Grab • Rental • Sale • Repair • Hydraulic Repair • Structural Repair • Emergency Breakdown Repair • Inspection • Testing • Spare Parts • Onboard Technician

Fender Services

Pneumatic Fender • Yokohama Fender • Floating Fender • Ship-to-Ship Fender • Berthing Fender • Inspection • Installation • Transportation • Emergency Support

Crew Manning & Management

Officers • Engineers • Ratings • Electrical Crew • Catering Crew • Recruitment • Placement • Sign-On / Sign-Off • Repatriation • Medical • Visa • Travel • Airport Transfer

Offshore & Marine Support

Offshore Projects • Cargo Handling • Underwater Inspection Coordination • Diving Arrangement • Dry Dock Coordination • Ship Repair Projects • Marine Consultancy • Emergency Vessel Assistance

ONE LOCAL PARTNER FOR YOUR BANGLADESH PORT CALL

For international clients, arranging a vessel’s Bangladesh port call can involve multiple parties and service providers.

JK.S MARINE SERVICES provides a single local coordination point for a wide range of vessel requirements.

International Principal

Shipowner / Ship Manager / Charterer / Operator / Broker / Cargo Interest

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JK.S MARINE SERVICES

Local Marine & Shipping Coordination

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Bangladesh Maritime Network

Port • Terminal • Pilot • Tug • Surveyor • Shipyard • Repair Contractor • Supplier • Customs • Immigration • Port Health • Stevedore • Waste Contractor • Marine Service Provider

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Vessel

Safe • Efficient • Coordinated • Documented Port Call

FROM PRE-ARRIVAL TO DEPARTURE

We can support the vessel throughout the complete Bangladesh port-call cycle.

Pre-Arrival Planning

ETA Monitoring
Port Information
PDA Preparation
Berth / Anchorage Planning
Pilot Arrangement
Tug Arrangement
Customs & Immigration
Cargo Planning
Survey Planning
Repair Planning
Marine Supply Planning

Vessel Arrival

Vessel Attendance
Port Formalities
Immigration
Customs
Port Health
Quarantine
Pilot
Tug
Mooring

Cargo Operations

Cargo Supervision
Stevedoring Coordination
Draft Survey
Cargo Survey
Cargo Tally
Loading / Discharge Supervision
Grab Operation
Cargo Documentation
SOF

Technical & Husbandry Support

Ship Repair
Spare Parts
Marine Stores
Fresh Water
Provisions
Crew Assistance
Waste Disposal
Tank Cleaning
Technical Attendance
Emergency Support

Departure

Port Clearance
FDA
Final Documentation
Final Cost Verification
Pilot
Tug
Departure Attendance
Final Reporting

WHY CHOOSE JK.S MARINE SERVICES?

Bangladesh-Based Local Expertise

We understand the operational environment, port procedures, anchorages, service providers and marine requirements of Bangladesh.

International Maritime Network

We work with international shipping interests connected with Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean and global trading markets.

Multi-Port Coverage

Chittagong • Mongla • Payra • Kutubdia • Matarbari

Integrated Marine Services

Agency, technical, repair, survey, marine supply, cargo, pilotage, chartering, crew and offshore support can be coordinated through one local partner.

24/7 Vessel Support

Our marine operations are structured to support routine requirements, urgent requests and emergency vessel situations around the clock.

Commercial & Operational Coordination

We aim to provide transparent coordination, timely communication, proper documentation and practical local solutions for international principals.

WHO WE SUPPORT

We welcome enquiries from:

Shipowners
Ship Managers
Ship Operators
Charterers
Shipbrokers
S&P Brokers
Commodity Traders
Cargo Owners
Importers & Exporters
Offshore Companies
Marine Contractors
Trading Houses
Logistics Companies
International Marine Service Providers

PLANNING A BANGLADESH PORT CALL?

If your vessel is scheduled to call Chittagong, Mongla, Payra, Kutubdia or Matarbari, contact JK.S MARINE SERVICES for Bangladesh-side marine and shipping support.

Please provide:

Vessel Name • IMO Number • Flag • Vessel Type • DWT / GT • ETA • Port / Anchorage • Cargo • Required Services • Repair Requirements • Survey Requirements • Crew Requirements • Marine Supply Requirements

Our team can coordinate the appropriate agency, husbandry, port, cargo, survey, ship repair, technical, marine supply, pilotage, chartering and emergency support services.

GLOBAL NETWORK — BANGLADESH BASED | WORLDWIDE REACH

JK.S MARINE SERVICES

Reliable • Professional • On-Time • Worldwide Connection

Chittagong • Mongla • Payra • Kutubdia • Matarbari

24/7 Marine & Shipping Support

Shipping Agency | Port Agency | Ship Repair | Marine Survey | Bay Pilotage | Ship Chandling | Marine Supply | Chartering | Shipbroking | Technical Management | Crew Management | Clamshell Grab | Fender Services | Offshore Marine Support