NAAVIKA
Liquid bulk transport
Full cargoes and parcels on tankers matched to the cargo, its tank coating and handling needs.
- Full cargoes & parcels
- Coated & heated tanks
- Spot & regular lanes
Liquid bulk shipping · Singapore
Liquid bulk, delivered across Asia
Sea transport, chartering and offshore transshipment for liquid bulk cargoes between Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and India.
Based inSingapore
CargoLiquid bulk
Core lanesMalaysia & Indonesia → India
ServicesTransport · Transshipment · Chartering · S&P
Who we are
A focused partner for liquid bulk shipping
NAAVIKA PTE. LTD. is a Singapore shipping company serving producers, refiners and traders who need liquid bulk cargo moved safely and on time between Southeast Asia and South Asia.
We work with a single lane of trade and know it well: the load ports of the Malacca Strait, the passage around Sri Lanka, and the discharge ports of India's east and west coasts. That focus lets us give straight answers on vessels, timing and cost.
Why shippers work with us
- One point of contact from enquiry to outturn report.
- Lane knowledge of Malaysian, Indonesian and Indian ports.
- Cargo-first approach to tank condition, cargo care and documents.
- Singapore base for chartering, bunkers and crew support.
What we do
Services
Everything needed for the sea leg of a liquid bulk shipment, arranged by one team.
Offshore transshipment
Cargo moved between shore and ocean vessel at anchorage, without the ship berthing in port. Arranged with qualified service providers.
- Barge-to-ship loading from mill or river jetties
- Ship-to-ship (STS) transfer & lightering
- Authority approvals & safety checks
Chartering
Voyage charters, time charters and contracts of affreightment for regular and spot cargoes.
- Vessel sourcing & fixing
- Freight & laytime terms
- Voyage follow-up
Ship sale & purchase
Buying and selling tankers and coastal vessels for owners and investors in the region.
- Vessel search
- Inspection & survey
- Negotiation to MOA
Cargoes
What is liquid bulk?
Liquid bulk is any liquid cargo carried loose in a ship's tanks instead of in drums or containers. These are the main types we arrange transport for.
Edible & vegetable oils
Crude palm oil, palm olein, palm kernel oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil
Oleochemicals
Fatty acids, fatty alcohols, glycerine, palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD)
Biofuels
Biodiesel (FAME), hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), ethanol
Petroleum products
Gasoil, diesel, naphtha, base oils and lubricants
Chemicals
Methanol, caustic soda, and other easy-chemical grades
Molasses & others
Molasses, latex and other liquid cargoes on request
Each cargo is matched to a vessel with the right tank coating, heating and certification. Ask us about your product.
Trade lanes
Where we sail
From the load ports of Malaysia and Indonesia to India's main import ports, with Singapore as our hub.
| Lane | Load ports | Discharge ports | Distance | Transit at 12 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia → India west coast | Port Klang, Pasir Gudang | Kandla, Mumbai | ≈ 2,400–2,500 nm | ≈ 8–9 days |
| Malaysia → India east coast | Port Klang, Lumut | Chennai, Kakinada, Haldia | ≈ 1,300–1,700 nm | ≈ 4½–6 days |
| Indonesia → India | Dumai, Belawan | Kakinada, Kandla | ≈ 1,400–2,400 nm | ≈ 5–8½ days |
| Regional | Port Klang, Pasir Gudang | Singapore | ≈ 200 nm | ≈ 1 day |
Lanes are indicative. Distances and transit times are approximate and depend on vessel speed, weather and port schedules.
Safety & quality
Every cargo, kept on specification
Every voyage is planned around two things: keeping the cargo on specification and keeping the operation safe.
01
Vessel screening
Vessels checked for suitability, previous cargoes and tank coating before fixing.
02
Tank inspection
Coating, cleanliness and dryness confirmed by independent surveyors before loading.
03
Cargo care
Handling and temperature requirements agreed per cargo and monitored through the voyage.
04
Safe offshore transfers
Barge-to-ship and STS transfers only at approved anchorages, with qualified providers and agreed checklists.
How we work
From enquiry to outturn
Five steps, one team, regular updates throughout.
- STEP 01
Enquiry
Grade, quantity, load and discharge ports, laycan.
- STEP 02
Fixture
Vessel matched, freight and charter terms agreed.
- STEP 03
Loading
Tank inspection, surveyors, loading and bills of lading.
- STEP 04
Voyage & transfers
Daily positions, and offshore transfer where planned.
- STEP 05
Outturn
Discharge, quantity and quality reports, documents closed.
Contact
Request a freight quote
Tell us about your cargo and we will come back with vessel options and an indicative freight.
Chartering & quoteschartering@naavika.sg
General enquiriesinfo@naavika.sg
Registered office22 Sin Ming Lane #06-76, Midview City, Singapore 573969