SEATREK embarks on a New Chapter with Seasoned Industry STALWARTS

SINGAPORE : SeaTrek, a dynamic and fast-growing dry bulk operator, announced a strengthened management team as it embarks on its next phase of growth. The company has appointed Rob Aarvold as Global Chief Executive Officer, alongside Anthony Diamante as Director of Business Development and Derivatives, and Bryan Swindoll as Director of Commercial. These key appointments reflect SeaTrek’s ambition to scale its global presence, enhance its service offering, and deepen its customer-first approach with a management team steeped in maritime and trading expertise.

Rob, a seasoned leader in the maritime sector, brings broad experience across liner, multi-purpose, and bulk shipping. He possesses a deep understanding of unitised and geared shipping and with a proven track record in growing bulk businesses will be instrumental in guiding SeaTrek’s future success.

Founded over two decades ago by Asifur Chowdhury, SeaTrek has grown from a proud, family-owned business into an agile global operator. Asifur, a second-generation shipping entrepreneur, established SeaTrek to build upon a legacy shaped by his father, Sanaullah Chowdhury, Bangladesh’s first ocean-going vessel owner and the founder of Atlas Shipping. Under Asifur’s leadership, SeaTrek has remained grounded in integrity, customer commitment, and adaptability, with headquarters in Singapore and regional offices in Dubai and Miami.

With Rob at the helm, SeaTrek is advancing its customer-centric, cargo-led approach, strengthening its focus across bulk commodity segments such as grain, fertilisers, and steel products to add to SeaTrek’s strong legacy in cementitious commodities. Rob will be supported by a highly experienced executive team. Anthony Diamante, appointed Director of Business Development and Derivatives, brings a robust background in commodities and freight logistics. A co-founder of Quadra Commodities SA and an early mover in freight derivatives, Anthony has held senior roles at ExxonMobil, Swire Bulk, and the Australian Wheat Board. His cross-sector expertise in energy, agriculture, and maritime financial products will enable SeaTrek to deliver bespoke supply-chain solutions to clients.

Bryan Swindoll, Director of Commercial, leads SeaTrek’s trading strategy with deep expertise in both the commercial and operational aspects of maritime freight. With a background in Economics, Bryan has held roles across operators, grain houses, and ship owners, managing large trading positions built across a wide range of commodities. Bryan’s expertise and network in the Atlantic market will be key for the cross-basin trading strategy.

Together, the management team will expand SeaTrek’s freight proposition to help clients navigate the complex and on occasion evolving trading environments and changing regulations.

Rob Aarvold, Global CEO of SeaTrek, said: “I am honoured to lead SeaTrek during this pivotal phase of its development. With a strong heritage and an outstanding team, we are ready to grow SeaTrek into a modern, resilient dry bulk operator that puts customers at the heart of everything we focus on day-to-day. We are committed to delivering reliable, efficient freight solutions that meet the evolving demands of global trade.”

Asifur Chowdhury, Founder and Executive Director of SeaTrek, commented: “This marks an important new chapter for SeaTrek, one led by respected industry professionals who share our values and bring decades of related experience. Their collective insight and energy will reinforce the Seatrek mantra that has been central to our success over the past 25 years and ultimately drive meaningful and sustainable growth.”

With a refreshed management team and a renewed focus on service and innovation, SeaTrek is entering its next phase with confidence and momentum, ready to offer integrated, forward-thinking solutions to clients around the world.

SeaTrek Boilerplate

Founded in 1999, SeaTrek is a dynamic dry bulk operator headquartered in Singapore, with regional offices in the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America. Operating from a global platform, SeaTrek delivers client-focused solutions tailored to the evolving demands of the shipping industry. Core offerings include bulk shipping services, specialised expertise in project cargo and parcelling, and a range of value-added services that go beyond traditional freight solutions.