Capt. Irshad Ali
Director, Maritime & Strategic Infrastructure
Captain Irshad Ali is a preeminent leader in the global maritime industry, bringing over 55 years of specialized experience in seafaring, vessel operations, and strategic ship management. As a Master Mariner certified by South Tyneside College in the UK, he has commanded vessels across major global trade routes and mastered every facet of maritime logistics. At Altos Global Trade, Capt. Ali provides critical oversight for the maritime transportation and infrastructure components of our energy and commodity operations.
Key Areas of Expertise
Capt. Ali’s extensive background in commanding and managing global shipping operations ensures that Altos Global Trade maintains the highest standards of logistics efficiency
Having risen from Junior Officer to Port Captain and Director of Operations for major shipping corporations, he possesses unparalleled insight into the physical movement of global commodities.
In 1992, he founded Alunited Maritime & Trading Pte Ltd, specializing in ship management, chartering, and brokering, while successfully owning and operating a private fleet of vessels.
He has been a pivotal advisor to leading industrial conglomerates, guiding the launch and growth of significant shipping lines and advancing national maritime capabilities.
Capt. Ali’s role at Altos Global Trade bridges the gap between commodity trading and the complex logistics of the energy sector
As a Sponsor Director of United Shipping Lines Limited, he oversees a fleet of oil tankers chartered to the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), directly aligning with our core energy trading mission.
Through his leadership at MF International, he manages the import and export of construction materials, serving as a major supplier for global engineering giants such as Sinohydro and China Harbor Engineering.
His involvement as a Sponsor Director of Farmneed Agribusiness connects modern technology with global food supply chains, supporting major clients like PepsiCo.
He is a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitration, the Nautical Institute of London, and the Nautical Institute of Singapore.
As a Founding Member and Past President of the Bangladesh Business Chamber of Singapore (BDCham), he fosters critical trade corridors between major Asian economic hubs.
His leadership extends to the financial and educational sectors as a Sponsor Director of Modhumoti Bank and Southeast University, as well as the hospitality sector through the Best Western Plus Maple Leaf Hotel.
At Altos Global Trade, Capt. Irshad Ali ensures that our energy and commodity trading operations are supported by world-class maritime expertise and a resilient global logistical network.