What is a Ship Chandler?
What is a Ship Chandler?
Although ships chandlers have been around in one form or another since man first ventured into the ocean, many people are still unaware of what it is that we do. In its simplest form a ship chandler is a person or business that deals exclusively with the supplying of commodities to the international and local maritime industry, specifically ocean going commercial vessels, oil rigs and naval vessels.
Being a ship chandlery service is very unique business as we cater to only one industry. However, we do supply an extremely wide range of maritime focused goods that include, but are not limited to:
- Dry Goods
- Fresh Foods
- Bonded Goods
- Basic Medical Supplies
- Safety Equipment
- Maritime Clothing
- Mechanical Parts
- Cleaning Materials
Why Use a Ships Chandler?
When a ship’s owner approaches a ships chandler directly they do so knowing that they will be engaging a service geared to cut out the middleman and cater to the stringent demands of the maritime industry. This in turn saves time, which means quick port turnaround times and better profits. To add to this most of the bigger Ship Chandlers purchase their stock in bulk, which means better prices and smaller costs for ship owners calling on South African (or international) harbours.
The role of a ships chandler has changed over the centuries, but one thing has remained the same throughout – the responsibility of the chandlery to provide the best maritime resupply services, at the best cost and in a timeous manner. We at Link strive to offer this and so much more to our clients on a daily basis. But don’t just take our word for it, contact us in Cape Town today and put us to the test.
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