July 2025

One missing gasket cost a cargo ship twelve hours of delay. Not an engine, not a navigation tool. A rubber ring the size of your palm. The crew thought they had everything. They didn’t. And the delay? It cost them over $15,000 in port fees and penalties. Stuff like this happens more often than you’d […]

You’ve probably heard both terms tossed around: ship supply and ship chandling. Some folks use them like they’re the same thing. But here’s the truth: They’re related. But they’re not identical. If you’re managing port operations, in charge of procurement, or just trying to avoid another late-night resupply panic, knowing the difference can help you

You wouldn’t expect a ship to leave port without fuel, would you? But fuel isn’t the only thing a ship needs. Food, water, spare parts, soap, fire extinguishers, even chocolate bars. Without them, a vessel isn’t going far. That’s where a ship chandler steps in. If you’re a ship owner or captain coming into Chittagong

You ever fix something with a cheap part just to have it break again the next day? Now imagine that happening on a ship. You’re in the middle of the sea. A valve gives out. The backup you installed? Cracks wide open. It was a budget-friendly option. But now the engine room’s in chaos, the