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 750 verified General Ship Chandlers suppliers across 24 ports, including Abidjan, Abu Qir, and Ajman. Send an RFQ to compare quotes from listed suppliers.
Suppliers
750
Ports served
24
Group
Ship Chandlers & General Supply
Type
Supplies & services
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750 suppliers
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Gulf Shipchandler Est.
Al AqabahJordan
A main ship supplier based at Aqaba port, Jordan since 1981, with a strong regional presence and a wide range of top-quality, competitively-priced products. An IMPA and ISSA registered supplier (ShipServ TradeNet ID 68818). Activities include provisions and grocery, bonded stores, cabin stores, engine and deck stores, charts and publications, medicine, lubricating oil and grease, deck wire, cranes and safety equipment, 24/7.
Supplies all types of ship stores including foodstuffs and deck and engine stores. Based in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, with a branch office in Dubai (Al Qusais).
Gulf International Marine Services Co LLC (GIMSCO)
Jebel AliUnited Arab Emirates
GIMSCO is among the leading marine suppliers in the UAE, with over 30 years' experience providing a comprehensive range: ship spares, provisions and bonded stores, equipment and tools, marine ropes, general deck items, safety products, electrical equipment and fittings, hoses and couplings, cabin stores, tableware and galley utensils, nautical equipment, charts and publications, stationery, medical, welfare and cleaning materials. A well-equipped warehouse ensures large stock and on-time delivery.
A leading ship chandler and one-stop shop offering full service to vessel operators - food provisions, repairs, spare parts, safety inspections, medical supplies, general maintenance and more - based in Dubai serving Jebel Ali.
Founded in 1980 as a ship chandler and ship repairer, Gujarat Marine Pvt. Ltd. has grown over decades into a company with strong infrastructure and sister concerns engaged across marine and shipping services, based at Gandhidham serving Kandla.
Founded in 2012, GSR Shipping SARL is a licensed ship chandling and supply company operating at both Ivorian ports, Abidjan and San-Pedro. Backed by professional infrastructure, modern tools and a dynamic team, and partnered with leading local suppliers for competitive, high-quality service.
Established in Panama since 2013, offering goods and services to national and international vessels transiting the Panama Canal or calling at Atlantic and Pacific ports. Specialising in provisions and stores: frozen, dry and canned foods, liquors, soft drinks, cleaning supplies, toiletries and vessel-maintenance materials.
A one-stop resource for stores and provisions, bonded stores, deck stores, vessel parts and security equipment, serving vessels at all Mozambican ports (Maputo, Beira, Pemba, Nacala, Moma, Angoche and Quelimane) at berth, anchorage or off-port limits, plus fresh-water supply and garbage and sludge removal.
Ship chandler and provisions supplier based in the Rio de Janeiro area (Green Coast Com. e Rep. de Generos Alimenticios Ltda), serving the port of Itaguai.
What can I order from a general ship chandler in one delivery?+
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.
When should I use a category specialist instead of a general chandler?+
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.
How quickly can a chandler deliver to a vessel in port?+
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.
