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The log · Port & regional guides · 28 May 2026 · By Sherif Awad, Owner, GeoMarineHub
Port Said Ship Chandlers & Agency Services
How Port Said ship suppliers and agents serve vessels at the northern mouth of the Suez Canal — chandlery, provisions, bunkering, spares and anchorage delivery.
Port Said Ship Chandlers & Agency Services
How Port Said ship suppliers and agents serve vessels at thenorthern mouth of the Suez Canal — chandlery, provisions,bunkering, spares and anchorage delivery.
Geomarine Maritime Team
Standing at the northern mouth of the Suez Canal on the Mediterranean, Port Said is one of the most strategic supply hubs on the global east-west trade route. Almost every vessel transiting the canal passes its anchorage, making it a natural place to take on stores, bunkers, spares and agency support. This guide explains what Port Said ship suppliers and chandlers offer and how anchorage delivery works in practice.
Why Port Said Is a Strategic Supply Hub
Because the canal funnels world traffic through a single corridor, Port Said sees a constant flow of container ships, tankers, bulkers and gas carriers either joining a southbound convoy or arriving from the Red Sea. A vessel can replenish here without deviation, turning a brief anchorage stop into a fully provisioned, bunkered and crew-changed call. That density of traffic supports a deep network of chandlers, agents and barge operators.
Ship Chandlery and Provisions
A full-service Port Said chandler can supply the complete range of vessel needs, typically organised against the IMPA catalogue for accurate ordering. Core categories include:
—Fresh, chilled and frozen provisions — galley supplies for the crew.
—Deck and engine stores — ropes, paints, tools, cleaning chemicals and consumables.
—Bonded stores — duty-free tobacco, beverages and personal items.
—Safety and technical items — charts, publications, gases and PPE.
Ordering against IMPA codes reduces errors and speeds up quoting, especially when a vessel is on a tight convoy schedule.
Bunkering and Fuel Supply
Port Said is a recognised bunkering location for vessels entering or leaving the canal. Fuel is delivered by barge at the anchorage, with grades specified to ISO 8217 — commonly VLSFO for sulphur-cap compliance or MGO for auxiliary and ECA use. What drives the price is the prevailing global fuel index, the grade, the quantity and barging logistics, so request a live quote close to your arrival rather than budgeting from old figures. Always insist on a representative sample and a signed bunker delivery note.
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