Ship Chandler
Category: Operations
Definition (plain English)
A supplier that provides provisions, equipment, spare parts, and consumables to vessels.
Why it matters commercially
Ship chandling combines urgent logistics, customs control, port access, documentation, and customer-specific delivery windows.
Example
A ship chandler confirmed customs status, launch delivery time, and vessel berth before accepting a same-day supply order.
Common mistake
Pricing ship supply like normal wholesale delivery without port access, customs, timing, and vessel-change risk.
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