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Shipping Agency &Bulk Cargo Logisticsin Bangladesh

Vessel agency at Chattogram and Mongla ports, marine services, bulk commodity supply and port-to-project cargo logistics, handled end to end under one umbrella.

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The Hub of Confidence 24/7 agency desk: +880 1915 908810

01 / 04 Port call at Chattogram

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  • 24/7Agency desk
  • 2Major ports served: Chattogram and Mongla
  • 58+International principals worked with
  • 10+National projects supplied and served
  • 9Service lines
Bulk carrier at anchor, waiting for its port call
Aerial view of a TMTLLS barge unloading stone at the shore
Crane discharging boulders on a jetty for a project

The Hub of Confidence

About TMTLLS

One partner from vessel arrival to project site

TM Trade Link & Logistics Services is a Chattogram-based shipping agency, trading and logistics company. We act for shipowners, charterers, operators and cargo interests on vessels calling at Chattogram and Mongla, and we run our own supply, lighterage and haulage so a project cargo moves from the load port to the project spot under a single point of responsibility.

  • Agency, marine, supply and transport wings working in-house
  • Own equipment: barges, tugs, cranes, trucks and excavators
  • Competitive rates for every service on request
More about us

Mr. Thofazzal Hossain MomenProprietor

Core services

Nine connected services for vessels, cargo and projects

Each service runs on its own or joins the others into one operation.

Also available: international courier and car rental. Ask the desk

How we work

From load port to project spot

A complete chain of work handled by one team.

  1. Cargo ship at sea, ready for fixture

    Fixture

    Manage cargo and foreign vessel fixture at the load port.

  2. Stone chips held in a hand for a quality check

    Inspection

    Cargo quality and quantity inspection with test reports.

  3. Cargo ship under way during its voyage

    Loading and voyage

    Smooth loading and monitoring of the vessel's voyage to the destination port.

  4. Vessel at anchor on arrival at the port

    Port arrival

    Receive the vessel with our authorised customs shipping agent and complete all port and customs formalities.

  5. Lighter barge carrying stone, seen from above

    Lightering and survey

    Mother vessel to lighter barges at outer anchorage or inner berth, with cargo calculation and surveys on board.

  6. Red dump trucks used for road delivery to the project spot

    Delivery

    Stevedoring, barge or road carriage and delivery to the project spot or inner berth.

Coverage

Chattogram and Mongla, from anchorage to berth

We handle dry bulk carriers, tankers for liquid, oil, gas and chemical cargo, project and heavy-lift carriers, general cargo, Ro-Ro, cruise and container vessels at both ports.

  • Kutubdia anchorage to inner anchorage vessel shifting and bay pilotage
  • STS lighter barge operation monitoring
  • Outer anchorage and inner berth discharge
Chattogram Port Mongla Port Anchorage services
Schematic of the port route Not to scale. From the Bay of Bengal to the outer anchorage, then to the inner berth at Chattogram, with a branch to Mongla. Bay of Bengal Outer anchorage STS lightering Inner berth / Chattogram Mongla
Schematic, not to scale.

Commodities

Bulk commodities, supplied from our own sources

Stocks are updated frequently and delivered by barge or truck to suit the project.

Boulders from the TMTLLS stockpile, ready for bulk supply Close-up of crushed stone chips

Stone

Boulders, stone chips and stone dust, supplied in bulk by barge or truck.

Typical uses

  • Roads
  • Power plants
  • Embankments
  • Concrete
Request price for stone About our stone supply
Sand stockpile at the TMTLLS yard

Sand

Filling sand and Sylhet sand grades for project requirements.

Typical uses

  • Land filling
  • Concrete
  • Construction
Request price for sand About our sand supply
Grey aggregate, representing bulk limestone

Limestone

High-grade limestone for cement plants and industry, supplied in bulk.

Typical uses

  • Cement plants
  • Industry
Request price for limestone About our limestone supply

Coal

Quality-assured Indonesian and South African types, in bulk.

Sources

  • Indonesia
  • South Africa
Request price for coal About our coal supply

Clinker

Sourced from the Middle East, Indonesia and Vietnam, in bulk.

Sources

  • Middle East
  • Indonesia
  • Vietnam
Request price for clinker About our clinker supply

Also supplied

  • Fly ash (India and Vietnam)
  • HDPE pipes and fittings
  • Lubricants
  • Bitumen

From our yard

Fleet and equipment

Our own fleet and equipment

Marine, handling, earthmoving and haulage equipment, run by our own teams.

Crane discharging boulders on a jetty, with a barge alongside 25-ton and 50-ton cranes for discharge Chain block and net sling for boulder discharge Coastal lighter barge alongside Boulders delivered for the project
Discharge at a project jetty. Tap a dot for details.

Marine

  • Coastal lighter barges
  • Floating barges (self-propelled)
  • Tug boats for towing

Cargo handling

  • Grabs (dented and spiral)
  • 25-ton crane
  • 50-ton crane
  • Chain block
  • Net sling for boulder discharge

Earthmoving

  • Excavators (0.5, 0.7, 0.9)
  • Bulldozer
  • Pay loader
  • Fork lift

Haulage

  • Dump trucks (25-ton and 34-ton)
  • Long vehicles

Power

  • Generators

Other supportive facilities

Air and road transport arrangement, hotel accommodation, immigration, embarkation and disembarkation facilities, and foreign mother vessel and accommodation vessel arrangements.

Equipment and facilities

Projects

Projects we have supplied and served

Power, road, airport, bridge and economic zone projects across Bangladesh.

Project details are listed as per the company profile.

All projects

Industries

Industries we serve

Logistics and material supply planned around each kind of project.

Network

Principals and shipping companies we have worked with

Shipowners, managers, operators and charterers from around the world have used our agency at Chattogram and Mongla.

  • Waibert Navigation Co., Ltd.
  • Marinsa Denizcilik A.S.
  • RG Chartering Sdn Bhd
  • British Bulkers Inc
  • Allseas Marine S.A.
  • Eagle Shipping International (USA) LLC
  • Dongguan Fenghai Ocean Shipping
  • Technomar Shipping Inc.
  • Grecomar Shipping Agency Ltd
  • Rev Maritime Ltd
  • Champion Tankers AS
  • Alpina Chartering
  • Team Fuel Corp.
  • Pitiousa Shipping S.A.
  • Cuma Shipmanagement Ltd.
  • Thorco Bulk A/S
  • M.T.M. Ship Management (India)
  • Panoceanic Bulk Carriers (UK)
  • Lomar Shipping & Management
  • Navig8 Chemicals Asia
  • Naess Ship Management B.V.
  • Genco Ship Management
  • Atlantska Plovidba D.D.
  • Byzantine Maritime Corp
  • JME Navigation S.A.
  • Socatra
  • Johann M. K. Blumenthal GmbH & Co. KG
  • Doris Maritime Services S.A.
  • DD Shipping Ltd.
  • Fearnleys (Thailand) Ltd.
  • Mingda Shipping Pte Ltd
  • Delphin Shipping LLC
  • GNG Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.
  • YA-SA Shipmanagement & Trading
  • Fratelli D'Amato S.p.A.
  • Scorpio Group
  • Finner Ship Management Ltd.
  • Zhejiang Materials Industry International
  • United Arab Chemical Carriers
  • Tomini Shipping
  • Calisa Spa
  • P.L. Ferrari & Co. SRL
  • UMMS Pte Ltd.
  • First Steamship S.A.
  • Bahri SA
  • Pacific World Shipping Pte. Ltd.
  • Interunity Management (Deutschland) GmbH
  • Diligent Holdings S.A.
  • IHB Shipping Co EAD
  • Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Limited
  • Adelfia Navigation S.A.
  • Hermann Buss GmbH & Cie KG
  • Fleet Management Limited
  • Probulk Shipping & Trading
  • NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.
  • D B C Shipping Company Pte Ltd.
  • Greece
  • Turkey
  • China
  • Singapore
  • India
  • UAE
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • USA
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Norway
  • Hong Kong
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Taiwan

and many more. View full list

Why TMTLLS

Built on service, backed by our own resources

What principals and project teams get when they work with us.

  • In-house agency, marine, supply and transport wings
  • Own barges, tugs, cranes and trucks
  • Own-source commodity supply with updated stock
  • Quality and quantity inspection with test reports
  • 24/7 operations desk
  • Competitive rates on request
Two people in hard hats reviewing work on site

Vision

To establish a one stop center of excellence in bulk commodity trading and logistics.

Mission

To work progressively in order to satisfy our clients and principals and become a household name in logistics and trading.

Core values

  • Quality
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Timely
  • Responsive
  • Concerned service
  • Continuous improvement

Credentials

Documented and verifiable

Registrations, memberships and cargo test reports are available on request.

Licences and certifications

Group

Sister concerns

Related businesses that support our supply and technical work.

  • TM Construction & Engineering Ltd

    Construction, engineering and consultancy.

  • NOR Marine Equipments BD Ltd

    Marine and industrial automation.

  • Mobile House

    Marine, industrial and automotive lubricants supplier.

  • Safeway Carrier

    Sister concern of the group.

  • Primerock

    Stone crusher.

About our sister concerns

FAQ

Questions we are often asked

Short answers on agency, ports, cargo and quotes.

What does a shipping agent do?

A shipping agent acts for the shipowner or charterer at the port: it arranges the port call, clearance and documentation, crew changes, supplies and coordination with port and customs authorities.

Which ports do you cover?

Chattogram and Mongla ports, plus the associated anchorages and off-shore marine support.

Which vessel types can you handle?

Dry bulk, liquid and gas carriers and chemical tankers, project and heavy-lift, general cargo, Ro-Ro, cruise and container vessels.

Can you supply and deliver stone, sand and other bulk materials?

Yes. We supply stone, sand, limestone, coal and clinker and deliver by lighter barge, coastal vessel or truck.

Do you manage the full project cargo chain?

Yes: fixture, inspection, loading, voyage monitoring, port formalities, lighterage, surveys, stevedoring and delivery to the project spot.

How do I request a quote or port call assistance?

Call the 24/7 desk on +880 1915 908810, email tmtradelink@outlook.com, or use the enquiry form below.

More answers in our FAQs

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