Freight Forwarding in Bangladesh — Expert Cargo Forwarding and Customs Clearance at Chittagong Port

Haque & Sons Ltd. provides reliable and experienced freight forwarding services in Bangladesh for international shipowners, charterers, cargo owners, and importers and exporters. With over five decades of operations at Chittagong port, we have the local knowledge, the authority relationships, and the logistics expertise to move your cargo smoothly and efficiently through Bangladesh’s port system.

Our freight forwarding team handles all import and export cargo documentation, customs clearance, and cargo coordination at Chittagong port and other major Bangladesh ports.

Why Choose

Why Choose Haque & Sons for Freight Forwarding in Bangladesh

Freight forwarding in Bangladesh requires deep local expertise. Bangladesh customs procedures, port authority requirements, and cargo documentation rules are complex and change regularly. Working with a freight forwarder who does not have strong local relationships and experience can result in cargo delays, unexpected costs, and compliance problems.

Haque & Sons Ltd. has been operating at Chittagong port since 1972. Our freight forwarding team knows the local procedures, the local authorities, and the local logistics landscape better than most. We handle every cargo movement with the same attention to detail and commitment to efficiency that has made us one of the most trusted maritime companies in Bangladesh.

Our Freight Forwarding Services in Bangladesh

Import Cargo Forwarding

We handle complete import cargo forwarding at Chittagong port and other Bangladesh ports. Our team manages all import documentation, coordinates with port authorities and customs officials, arranges cargo discharge supervision, and ensures your cargo clears customs and reaches its destination without unnecessary delays.

We handle a wide range of import cargo types including wheat and other food grains, crude oil and petroleum products, chemicals and vegetable oils, break bulk cargo, containerised cargo, cement clinkers, steel products, and construction materials.

Export Cargo Forwarding

We provide full export cargo forwarding services from Bangladesh, managing all export documentation, customs export clearance, port coordination, and cargo loading supervision. Our team ensures your export shipment is processed efficiently and loaded on schedule.

Customs Clearance Bangladesh

Customs clearance is one of the most critical and time-sensitive parts of any cargo movement at Bangladesh ports. Our freight forwarding team has extensive experience in Bangladesh customs procedures and maintains strong working relationships with Bangladesh Customs officials at Chittagong port.

We handle all customs documentation preparation, submission, and follow-up, ensuring your cargo clears customs as quickly as possible. We also handle ship spares customs clearance in transit, a specialist service that requires specific expertise in Bangladesh customs regulations.

Cargo Documentation

We prepare, verify, and submit all required cargo documentation for import and export shipments at Bangladesh ports. This includes Bills of Lading, cargo manifests, customs declarations, packing lists, certificates of origin, and all other documents required by Bangladesh port and customs authorities.

Our team ensures all documentation is accurate and complete before submission, reducing the risk of customs holds, cargo delays, and compliance problems.

Cargo Discharge Supervision

We provide independent cargo discharge supervision at Chittagong port and other Bangladesh ports, monitoring discharge operations to ensure cargo quantities are accurately recorded, cargo condition is properly documented, and any shortages or damages are formally noted and reported.

This supervision protects the interests of shipowners, charterers, and cargo owners by ensuring the official discharge record accurately reflects what happened during operations.

Project and Heavy Lift Cargo Handling

We have experience handling project cargo and heavy lift shipments at Bangladesh ports. Our freight forwarding team coordinates all aspects of project cargo movements including pre-arrival planning, port coordination, heavy lift equipment arrangement, and cargo delivery supervision.

Ship Spares and Equipment Forwarding

We provide specialist forwarding services for ship spares and technical equipment destined for vessels at Bangladesh ports. This includes customs clearance for ship spares in transit, a process that requires specific knowledge of Bangladesh customs regulations and port procedures.

Our technical team, headed by Master Mariners and Chief Engineers, ensures ship spares are processed correctly and delivered to the vessel promptly, minimising any impact on vessel operations.

Cargo Types We Handle at Bangladesh Ports

Our freight forwarding team has experience handling a comprehensive range of cargo types at Chittagong and other Bangladesh ports.

Wheat, rice, and other food grains Crude oil, petroleum products, and chemicals Vegetable oils and liquid bulk cargo Break bulk cargo and general cargo Containerised cargo including FCL and LCL shipments Cement clinkers and construction materials Steel products including coils, plates, and structural steel Project cargo and heavy lift equipment Ship spares and technical equipment Safety and marine equipment

Bangladesh Ports We Cover

Chittagong Port

Chittagong is the primary commercial port of Bangladesh and handles the vast majority of the country's import and export cargo. It is our primary base of operations and where the bulk of our freight forwarding activity takes place.

Mongla Port

We provide freight forwarding and customs clearance services at Mongla port, Bangladesh's second major seaport serving the southwestern region of the country.

Payra Port

As Payra port's operations expand, we are positioned to provide freight forwarding support for cargo movements through this emerging port.

How Our Freight Forwarding Connects to Our Other Services

One of the key advantages of working with Haque & Sons Ltd. for freight forwarding is that we are not just a freight forwarder. We are a full-service maritime company with deep expertise across every aspect of shipping and vessel operations.

Our freight forwarding department works closely with our ship agency team for vessel-related cargo movements, our port agency team for cargo supervision and documentation, and our marine procurement team for ship spares and technical equipment forwarding.

This integration means our freight forwarding clients benefit from the combined expertise and local relationships of Bangladesh's most experienced maritime company, not just a standalone forwarding agent.

Our Freight Forwarding Team

Our freight forwarding department is staffed by experienced logistics and maritime professionals who understand both the local Bangladesh port environment and the international shipping context in which cargo movements take place.

Our team is supported by qualified Master Mariners and Chief Engineers who provide technical oversight for ship-related cargo movements including ship spares forwarding and vessel-specific cargo operations.

We maintain strong working relationships with Chittagong Port Authority, Bangladesh Customs, local stevedores, cargo surveyors, and all other parties involved in cargo movement at Bangladesh ports.

Our Quality Standards

Haque & Sons Ltd. holds ISO 9001:2015 certification from DNV, covering our shipping and maritime operations including our freight forwarding activities. This certification reflects our commitment to documented, audited, and continuously improving processes across all our services.

Our freight forwarding team follows the same quality standards that govern all Haque & Sons operations, ensuring every cargo movement is handled with accuracy, transparency, and accountability.