Ship Chandlers & General Supply
General ship chandlers supply everything a vessel routinely needs during a port call from a single order — deck stores and hardware, engine-room consumables, cabin and galley items, cleaning materials, and fresh or dry provisions — coordinated as one delivery to the berth or anchorage rather than sourced separately from specialist suppliers.
Because a chandler carries stock across every department of the ship, masters and superintendents use them for routine resupply, last-minute top-ups, and small emergency orders where speed matters more than category depth. Buyers requesting a single consolidated quote trade some specialisation for convenience and one point of contact; for large or technical items — main engine spares, wire rope, or bulk provisions — buyers often compare the category specialists listed alongside them on price and lead time. It sits within the Ship Chandlers & General Supply category group on PortProcure.
PortProcure lists 780 verified General Ship Chandlers suppliers across 24 ports, including Abidjan, Abu Qir, and Ajman. Send an RFQ to compare quotes from listed suppliers.
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780 suppliers
GdanskPoland
Lupo Ship Supply supplies vessels with provisions and technical goods, delivering to ships in the ports of Gdansk and Gdynia. The company aims to provide high-quality goods and services in the shortest possible time, drawing on many years of trading experience and detailed product knowledge, with all goods sourced from established manufacturers at competitive prices.
Port SaidEgypt
Lucky Queen specialises in the supply of provisions, bonded stores, deck, engine and electrical stores, and in the clearing and delivery of spare parts to vessels calling at Egyptian ports. Customers include cargo ships, tankers, passenger and cruise vessels, tugs, yachts, offshore oil and gas and supply vessels, fishing vessels and marine catering companies, along with the clearing, forwarding and dispatch of owner-supplied stores and spares. With over a decade in marine services, the company works across the Suez Canal area and all Egyptian ports as both a ship chandler and a Suez Canal transit agent.
KandlaIndia
A ship chandler with more than 20 years in the shipping industry, supplying and servicing vessels along the Indian coast from its base at Gandhidham, Gujarat, near Kandla port.
Ship chandler serving vessels calling at the Port of Matarani, Peru, with 24/7 availability. Services include ship provisions and bond stores (fresh and dry stores), potable water supply, garbage and dunnage disposal, and ship maintenance.
LimassolCyprus
Tangshan (Jingtang)China
We are a professional ship chandler and marine service provider at Jingtang port and Caofeidian Port in China, dedicated to delivering efficient and high-quality provision solutions for ship owners and managers worldwide. Our Supply Range: • Provisions: Fresh fruits/vegetables, frozen meat/fish, dry stores, and seasonings. • Bonded Stores: spirits, and other bonded goods. • Marine Stores: Deck, engine, cabin, and safety equipment (IMPA/ISSA coded). Our Service Advantages: • Port Coverage: Extensive network across major domestic and international ports. • Quality Compliance: Strict adherence to food safety standards. • Digital Efficiency: Full support for RFQs and orders via ShipServ, Procureship, and other platforms. • 24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock response ensuring timely delivery at both berths and anchorages. We look forward to the opportunity to serve your fleet. Please feel free to send us your RFQs at any time.
RotterdamNetherlands
Bidhandlers.com is an international B2B marketplace connecting professional buyers and suppliers worldwide. Through our platform, maritime and industrial companies can source and sell products directly across international markets. Our growing supplier network offers products including marine spare parts, safety equipment & PPE, lifesaving equipment, ropes & lifting equipment, tools, valves & fittings, pumps, electrical components, engine spare parts and general ship supplies. Buyers can register free of charge and connect directly with suppliers. Looking for a specific product? Send us your RFQ and we will help connect your request with suitable suppliers in our international network. www.bidhandlers.com
DjiboutiDjibouti
Puerto CabelloVenezuela
Venesurco Ship Supplies began when its founding partners left their previous roles as ship supplier and navy agent to start their own company, bringing more than 20 years of experience with them. Its mission is to provide service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for marine, offshore, navy and land operations. A full-service provider, it also handles owners' goods, shipping, airfreight and related marine services, making it straightforward for customers to receive supplies wherever they are needed, efficiently and at the best price.
MykolayivUkraine
MykolayivUkraine
Co-operation with leading international and local manufacturers allows the company to find a cost-effective solution for every supply need. It works exclusively with manufacturers of marine paints, lubricants, mooring ropes, spares and equipment. Based in Mykolaiv, LLC Fortuna International Ukraine developed its business in the Ukrainian Black Sea ports and has been an authorised member of the international ship supply market since 1999. Membership of the International Ship Suppliers Association and the Ukrainian national ship supply association, together with ISO 9001:2015 certification, confirm its standards.
DurbanSouth Africa
Link Ship Chandlers is a maritime supply partner serving vessels calling in South Africa, specialising in the procurement and delivery of provisions, bonded stores, technical supplies and consumables so that every vessel is equipped to operate efficiently and without interruption. The company works to high industry standards and provides tailored solutions for clients in the global shipping industry.
FAQ
A general chandler supplies across every department of the ship — deck and engine-room stores, cabin and galley items, cleaning materials, and fresh or dry provisions — consolidated into a single order delivered to the berth or anchorage. That single point of contact is the main reason buyers use a chandler for routine resupply rather than sourcing each line from a separate specialist.
For large or technical items — main engine spares, certified wire rope, or bulk provisions — a specialist usually offers a better price, deeper stock, and proper documentation. Buyers often place routine top-ups with a chandler while comparing the specialists listed alongside them for those technical lines, trading some convenience for category expertise.
Delivery is timed to the vessel's port call, so lead time depends on the port, the order size, and how much notice the chandler has. A chandler carrying broad local stock can often meet short-notice top-ups before sailing, which is why masters value confirmed stock and reliable delivery to the berth over price alone for urgent orders.
