HTK SHIPPING AND IMPORT EXPORT CO.,LTD

What HTK SHIPPING AND IMPORT EXPORT CO.,LTD does

HTK Shipping and Import-Export Co., Ltd. (Công ty TNHH Vận tải biển và Xuất nhập khẩu HTK) is a privately held Vietnamese maritime shipping and logistics company headquartered in Hai Phong, founded in 2003 and operating continuously for more than two decades. The company specializes in international dry bulk cargo transportation, operating a modern fleet spanning Handysize to Ultramax segments with combined capacity approaching 500,000 DWT. Over its operating history HTK has worked more than 300 vessels, transported more than 25 million tonnes of cargo, and called at over 500 ports across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Since 2021 it has executed a deliberate fleet rejuvenation and expansion strategy, adding four Supramax and Ultramax-class vessels — most recently HTK NEW SKY (~64,000 DWT) in March 2024 — equipped with modern fuel-efficient technology and advanced emission control systems.

HTK runs an integrated service portfolio: dry bulk shipping (the core revenue driver, executed through dedicated Chartering & Operations teams specialized by Atlantic and Pacific routes); ship sale and purchase brokerage under its SNP division; crew Manning (seafarer recruitment, training, and welfare); trade and import-export services leveraging the company's own fleet and financial position; commercial office leasing in Hai Phong and Hanoi; and luxury yacht charter under the HTK Eagle brand. Go-to-market is direct B2B enterprise sales targeting commodity traders and charterers requiring flexible shipping capacity for bauxite, coal, grain, and minerals; contracts are structured as time or voyage charter arrangements priced against prevailing freight rates. The fleet's modern hardware profile supports compliance with stringent international maritime environmental standards.

HTK entered the VNR500 ranking of Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam in January 2023 on the strength of 2022 revenue data, and is positioned as a top-three private maritime transport company in Vietnam (2023). The company employs 101-250 staff across Chartering & Operations, Crew Manning, Technical, Material, Maritime, Legal, Accounting, and Administration functions, supported by named route-specialized commercial leads. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software products, public APIs, or technology partnerships are disclosed in available data; the June 2025 Party Cell Congress 2025-2030 signaled an organizational intent toward digital transformation but did not document specific AI initiatives.

Name

HTK SHIPPING AND IMPORT EXPORT CO.,LTD

Legal name

Công ty TNHH Vận tải biển và Xuất nhập khẩu HTK

Website

https://htkvn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HTK Shipping and Import-Export is a Vietnamese private maritime shipping company operating international dry bulk transportation with a Handysize-to-Ultramax fleet approaching 500,000 DWT, serving enterprise charterers and commodity traders across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dry Bulk Maritime Shipping

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Bulk Ocean Shipping (Capesize/Panamax/Handysize) (TLADAKAA)

Keywords

• Dry bulk shipping
• Maritime transport services
• Ship sale purchase
• Crew manning
• Import export trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Hai Phong

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Dry Bulk Shipping Services: Core revenue stream from international dry bulk shipping services across routes connecting Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa. Revenue is generated through charter contracts (time charter or voyage charter) for transporting bulk commodities such as bauxite, coal, and grain.
2. Ship Sales & Purchase (SNP): Active investment in vessel acquisition and sale. Since 2021, HTK has continuously invested in acquiring Supramax/Ultramax vessels as part of its fleet expansion strategy, suggesting revenue generation from ship trading and fleet modernization activities.
3. Commercial Real Estate (Office Leasing): HTK owns and operates office buildings for lease in Hai Phong and Hanoi, providing rental income from commercial office space with modern facilities and professional support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HTK Shipping and Import-Export Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese maritime company that operates a modern dry-bulk fleet (Handysize to Ultramax segments, approaching 500,000 DWT total capacity) to transport bulk commodities such as bauxite, coal, and grain across international shipping routes connecting Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. Beyond core dry-bulk shipping, the company offers trade and import-export services, ship sale and purchase (SNP) brokerage, crew manning and management, commercial office leasing in Hai Phong and Hanoi, and luxury yacht charter services under the HTK Eagle brand.

Product overview

HTK Shipping & Import-Export Co., Ltd. is a Vietnamese maritime logistics company offering an integrated suite of services centered on dry bulk shipping. The core portfolio includes international dry bulk cargo transportation (vessels from Handysize to Ultramax class with ~500,000 DWT total capacity), ship sale and purchase brokerage, trade and import-export services, and crew Manning. The company also offers complementary services including office space leasing and luxury yacht charters. HTK's shipping operations span routes across Asia, Europe, America, and Africa, supported by comprehensive maritime support services including technical support, legal consultation, and insurance advisory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry-bulk Shipping (Vận chuyển hàng rời)

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000 DWT total fleet capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Japan Coast GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn March 31, 2023, HTK Shipping & Import-Export Co., Ltd. collaborated with the Japan Coast Guard to successfully rescue a distressed Indian seafarer at sea. The rescue involved coordination between HTK's emergency response team, maritime medical doctors, and Japanese coastal authorities, with the Japan Coast Guard providing helicopter evacuation and professional rescue services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vinaship (VFC - Vietnam Ocean Transport Joint Stock Company): One of the largest publicly listed Vietnamese shipowners, operating a diversified dry bulk and general cargo fleet with international routes. Direct comparable as a Vietnamese-flagged dry bulk operator competing for the same regional charterers and commodity flows as HTK.
• Vinalines (Vietnam National Shipping Lines): Vietnam's state-owned shipping major, with bulk, container, and tanker tonnage and international route coverage. Comparable in operating geography and service breadth, though state-owned versus HTK's private structure.
• Pacific Basin Shipping: Hong Kong-listed pure-play dry bulk shipowner with a Handysize/Supramax/Ultramax fleet. Closest pure-play global comparable for fleet mix and segment focus, serving similar charterers and commodity corridors.
• Star Bulk Carriers: Global dry bulk owner-operators with a large Newcastlemax-to-Supramax fleet, moving iron ore, coal, grain, and bauxite. Comparable on commodity mix and vessel size profile, though at materially larger scale than HTK.
• Golden Ocean Group: Dry bulk shipping company (Bermuda/Norway) with a Newcastlemax/Capesize/Panamax/Ultramax fleet. Comparable on dry bulk commodity exposure and Ultramax presence, though skewed to larger vessel classes.
• Safe Bulkers: Greek/Marshall Islands dry bulk shipowner operating Panamax, Kamsarmax, and Supramax/Post-Panamax vessels. Direct comparable on dry bulk focus and Panamax-class size profile, serving similar charterers.
• Genco Shipping & Trading: New York-listed dry bulk shipowner with a fleet of Ultramax, Supramax, Panamax, and Capesize vessels. Strong comparable on Ultramax-led fleet strategy and global dry bulk trading patterns similar to HTK's.
• Diana Shipping: Global dry bulk owner with a fleet spanning Capesize, Kamsarmax, Panamax, and Ultramax; provides time-charter and voyage-charter services to commodity traders. Comparable in commercial model and global charterer relationships.
• Eagle Bulk Shipping: US-listed pure-play Supramax/Ultramax dry bulk shipowner with a young, fuel-efficient fleet. Highly comparable on vessel size focus and ESG/fuel-efficiency positioning vs HTK's modernized fleet.

Regional players

• Gemadept Corporation: Vietnamese-listed logistics conglomerate with shipping, port operations, and freight forwarding. Comparable in Vietnam-based maritime/logistics mix, though larger and more diversified into ports and forwarding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HtkSimex
• Facebookfacebook.com/htksimex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/htk-shipping-vietnam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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