Shipstar appoints Arul Prabeen Albert as New General Manager
DUBAI : Shipstar, a leading provider of ship chandling services, has announced the appointment of Mr. Arul Prabeen Albert as General Manager, marking a new chapter in the company’s journey. Mr. Arul succeeds Simone Guerra who has stepped down from the position and will transition out of Shipstar, effective immediately.
Taking the helm as the new lead for Shipstar is Mr. Arul Prabeen Albert, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades across diverse industries and locations including the Maldives, Dubai, USA, Spain, Denmark, Singapore, and the Philippines. Reflecting on his new role, Arul stated, “I am honoured to lead Shipstar into its next phase of innovation and growth. The path ahead is clear, the foundation of Shipstar is strong, and I look forward to working with my team to make Shipstar a key player in the ship chandling market.”
Mr. Arul started his career in 2003 with Wrist Group, a prominent ship chandling company, in the Maldives, before progressing to various roles in the United States and Spain. After joining Abena, a healthcare and sourcing company, in Denmark, he returned to ship chandling in 2017 joining Seven Seas Singapore as Head of Commercial, where he achieved remarkable results, exceeding revenue targets, and improving profitability. In late 2019, Mr. Arul moved to Seven Seas Dubai from Singapore to handle sensitive 3PL projects and as Commercial Manager for Houston.
Shipstar is a leading ship chandling company operating in the UAE, servicing shippers, agencies, captains, cruise vessels, ship owners and ship management companies. An extensive network of suppliers enables them to source a diverse range of products to meet their clients’ specific preferences. With a reliable transport network, warehouse facilities, a specialised fleet of trucks, and an experienced team handling procurement with utmost care, Shipstar ensures the availability of required products while maintaining trust, and competitive pricing.
Shipstar’s services include the assessment of vessel requirements, provision of high-quality, spare parts and equipment, procurement and inventory management, emergency response, and maintenance, all while adhering to strict regulations and the highest compliance standards, being ISO22000 certified.
Shipstar is owned by House of Shipping, a consultancy and advisory services company for shipping, logistics, and maritime companies operating out of the UAE and India. This provides Shipstar with access to best-in-class service support across their key primary and support functions.
This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the industry, which requires more efficient ship chandling solutions, especially during times of supply chain disruptions. Shipstar aims to deliver better customer service and further instil trust among key stakeholders.
About Shipstar
Shipstar, part of House of Shipping, offers 24/7 ship chandling services to shippers, agencies, captains, ship owners, cruise liners and ship management companies at all major ports in the United Arab Emirates. Whether your vessel is in any port across the UAE, our team of seasoned professionals is ready to deliver your food and beverages, duty free products, technical and spare parts, marine and offshore items, PPE and safety items, and much more.
In addition to ship chandling services, our dedicated team manages all aspects of food and beverages, equipment and consumables supply for hotels, restaurants and cafés in the UAE.
About House of Shipping
Established in 2020, House of Shipping provides a broad spectrum of consultancy and advisory services, encompassing Legal Services, Human Resources, Finance and Tax, Information Technology, Commercial, Process and Transformation, and Marketing.
House of Shipping also owns and operates companies providing ship chandling services through Shipstar and container conversion services with Green Box Containers.
Headquartered in Dubai with a significant back-office operation in Chennai, India, House of Shipping stands as a trusted partner for clients from various sectors.