Welcome To
Shipskart

Shipskart’s mission is to revolutionize procurement/supply chain in the maritime and offshore industry by implementing cutting-edge technological solutions, thus contributing to the seamless and smooth operations of vessels, installations and driving new standards of efficiency and transparency.

About us

Shipskart is a supply chain e-commerce solution for the Maritime and Offshore domain. As our Logo says, “Clicked at Sea ~ Delivered at Shore”, Shipskart is an online market place, where vessels, vessel owners/managers, ports, shipyards can purchase marine products, consumables, equipments and service products required for the uninterrupted and efficient operations.

Important Milestones

2017

Shipskart certified as a startup by the Government of India under the DIPP scheme.

2018

Shipskart awarded Most Innovative Start-up by PORTXL, securing Euro 100,000 investment.

2019

Shipskart wins Dubai Startup Hub initiative by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

2020

225,000 USD investment from Betatron in Pre Seed round.

2021-23

Shipskart raised $3.5M in Seed investment from Trail Mix Ventures, Motion Ventures, Tradeworks, Hermes Offshore, and Wami Capital.

The Shipskart Advantage

20%

Reduced
Cost

40%

Increased
Efficiency

30%

Reduced
Man Hours

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Industry’s First
Mobile Application

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Outsourced
Procurement

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Global Vendor
Network

Our Vision

Shipskart’s vision is to revolutionize purchasing in the shipping industry by embracing progressive technology, ensuring seamless and smooth operations to keep up with the fast paced industry & to reach unparalleled heights by sticking to its core values of transparency, efficiency & quality.

Founding Team

DHRUV SAWHNEY CO-FOUNDER & CEO

With 12 years in the maritime industry as a Seafarer, Dhruv’s experience in the field is vital to the growth of the company, having experienced the problems relating to purchasing at the ground level. He looks after the business development of the company.

SUNNY BAGLA Co-Founder & CFO

With over 9 years of Experience in the Financial and legal field, Sunny takes care of all the financial affairs & operations of the company. He is a member of the Bar Council of Delhi and brings to table his vast knowledge and experience in financial matters as well

VIVEK SAHI Co-Founder & COO

With 12 years in the Main fleet and Offshore as a Management level officer, Vivek handles day to day operations of the company.

Core Management Team

Jayakrishnan Nayar Director - Operations

Experienced maritime professional with 28 years in the industry. Extensive background in offshore vessels, oil tankers, LPG, and ethylene vessels. Served as Superintendent and Technical Manager, ensuring efficient vessel management and maintenance.

Rupesh Kumar Singh Technical Project Manager

Former Chief Engineer and Technical Superintendent with over 25 years of industry experience. Has extensive experience in dry docking, repairs, take-overs and reactivation.

DR. ABHIMANYU V. S.CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

With a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Abhimanyu oversees the digitalisation of the Group.

Aastha Arora Head of Operations

Aastha has been the backbone of ShipsKart’s operations since its inception. A seasoned supply chain veteran in the maritime industry, she leads the operations vertical from Mumbai, ensuring seamless execution and efficiency.

Poonam Bhardwaj Head of Business Development

With over two decades of experience in maritime management, Poonam drives strategic initiatives, innovation, and growth at ShipsKart. She also oversees compliance and quality assurance, playing a key role in establishing the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Vinita AnkurHead of Human Resources

Vinita brings over 20 years of HR expertise to ShipsKart, leading talent acquisition, policy development, and training programs. She ensures the company attracts top talent while maintaining a strong organizational culture.

Pallavi Sidhra Director of Business Development

A seasoned maritime business development professional with senior leadership experience, Pallavi leads ShipsKart’s expansion across EMEA. She plays a pivotal role in driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and transforming procurement processes in the shipping industry.

Our Board of Directors & Advisory

VENKATRAMAN SHESHASHAYEE BOARD OF DIRECTOR

Former C.E.O of Miclyn Express Offshore, Mr. Sheshashayeee has had over 33 years of experience in manufacturing, shipping and offshore oil & gas services. His knowledge of the offshore oilfield services domain is vast, and his network is diverse and extensive.

SU YIN ANANDBOARD OF DIRECTOR

Su Yin is a maritime advisor and the youngest Asian female to be made Partner of a leading international maritime law firm, at the age of 34. At the age of 36, she was named as the Top 10 maritime lawyer internationally by Lloyd’s List. She is the founder of Young Professionals in Shipping Network (Hong Kong) and The Captain’s Table Innovation Challenge, the ‘Shark’s Tank’ of the maritime industry.

MARINA HADJIPATERASBOARD OF DIRECTOR

Marina is a General Partner and Founder of TMV (Trail Mix Ventures): an early stage venture capital firm focusing on supply chain, logistics, shipping, sustainability, future of work education and care.

MURALI KRISHNABOARD OF DIRECTOR

Murali is the director of Allianz Marine which he founded in 2008 and successfully expanded its operations globally. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers (UK) with diverse experience in the offshore support industry and providing integrated marine logistics solutions to the oil and gas industry.

TARUN GULATIADVISOR

Tarun Gulati is a Maritime specialist with 3 decades of working experience in the Maritime and Ship finance sectors. He has hands on experience ranging from sailing as a Ship Captain, Chartering and Shipping research. He was formerly working as Senior Vice President at DVB Bank and is presently the CEO and Co Founder of eshipfinance.com

Riteish RamakrishnanDirector, Transworld Group

Ritesh Ramakrishnan is a key leader at Transworld Group, a global shipping and logistics conglomerate. With a strong background in maritime and logistics, he plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic growth, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives. Under his leadership, Transworld Group continues to innovate and expand its presence across international markets.