Sedres Trading & Maritime Services Co. Ltd., commonly known in the industry as Sedres, operates as a comprehensive maritime support and logistics provider headquartered in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1993, the company has evolved from its origins as a ship agency and chandling firm into a multifaceted organization delivering integrated supply chain solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its operational footprint covers all major Saudi ports on both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, including key maritime hubs such as Jeddah, Dammam, Yanbu, Ras Tanura, and Khafji.
The company’s core business centers on its role as a shipping agent, where it represents vessel owners, operators, and charterers. In this capacity, Sedres manages port calls for a wide variety of vessel types, including crude oil tankers, chemical carriers, bulk freighters, and break-bulk ships. The organization handles essential husbandry duties, port clearances, and cargo operations, aiming to facilitate efficient vessel turnarounds in the region's busy industrial ports.
Beyond agency services, the company executes extensive logistics operations designed to support the energy and industrial sectors. This includes freight forwarding, customs clearance, and land transportation, supported by an in-house fleet of vehicles and warehousing facilities capable of handling heavy equipment and project cargo. The organization is particularly active in the offshore marine logistics sector, providing support for oil and gas projects through crew change management, visa processing, and the mobilization of marine crafts and support vessels.
Through strategic joint ventures and partnerships, Sedres has expanded its technical capabilities to encompass specialized marine engineering, commercial diving, underwater hull cleaning, and construction support. The company also maintains a robust ship chandling division, supplying vessels with provisions, technical stores, and spare parts. Additionally, the firm engages in the trading of industrial chemicals and manages supply base operations within the Jubail Commercial Port, positioning itself as a logistical connector for the region’s petrochemical and offshore industries. By integrating agency, logistics, and technical support, the company serves as a primary support infrastructure for international shipping lines and energy companies operating within Saudi waters.
