Based in Bangladesh, Sema Shipping & Trading operates as a specialized maritime service provider, functioning primarily as a ship chandler and general supplier. With its headquarters located near the port of Chittagong and operational reach extending to Mongla, the company serves as a logistical partner for national and international vessels calling at these strategic South Asian hubs. The enterprise distinguishes itself by integrating two complementary business streams: the immediate provisioning of active commercial vessels and the trading of marine machinery sourced from the region’s extensive ship recycling industry.
As a dynamic ship chandler, the company facilitates the essential replenishment of visiting ships, ensuring they are stocked for ongoing voyages. Its supply chain covers a broad spectrum of vessel necessities, including fresh and dry provisions, bonded stores, and cabin supplies critical for crew welfare. Beyond basic sustenance, the company manages the delivery of technical stores, ranging from deck equipment and lubricants to engine room consumables. A specific area of operational focus involves the supply of marine chemicals and tank cleaning services, supporting tankers and bulk carriers in maintaining cargo hold hygiene and compliance between varied shipments.
The "Trading" component of the company’s identity is intrinsically linked to the industrial ecosystem of the Chittagong ship breaking yards. Leveraging its proximity to this major demolition hub, the company engages in the acquisition, refurbishment, and export of marine spare parts. By salvaging heavy machinery and components from vessels undergoing decommissioning, the firm circulates valuable hardware back into the global maritime market. This inventory typically includes main engines, diesel generators, turbochargers, air compressors, and navigational equipment, as well as heavy deck items like anchors and chains.
This secondary market activity supports a form of circular economy within the shipping sector, providing ship owners and management companies with cost-effective access to hard-to-find replacement parts for older fleets. The company coordinates these complex logistics with a focus on time-critical delivery, acknowledging the tight schedules of port calls in the Bay of Bengal. Through its dual role in sustaining daily vessel operations and redistributing salvaged maritime assets, Sema Shipping & Trading maintains a functional position within the regional maritime support network.
