When a vessel arrives at an Egyptian port, the master needs a chandler he can rely on — someone who delivers on time, supplies the right quality, and handles the paperwork without excuses. Marine Trust has been operating across all major Egyptian ports for over a decade. Our provisioning team works port-side, not from a remote office, and we treat every order — whether it is a full stores call or an emergency top-up — with the same attention.
We supply fresh provisions, bonded stores, deck and engine supplies, lubricants, safety equipment, and cleaning materials to vessels calling at Alexandria, El-Dekheila, Damietta, Port Said, Suez, Ain Sokhna, Safaga, and Al Hamra Port. Our 24/7 provisioning hotline means that a request at 0200 hrs gets the same response as one at 0900 hrs.
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Below is the full range of categories we cover as your ship chandler in Egypt. Whether you need a fresh provisions run before a canal transit or a full stores call at the beginning of a voyage, Marine Trust covers every item on your requisition list.
| Category | What We Supply |
|---|---|
| Fresh Provisions | Fruits, vegetables, meat (Halal available), poultry, fish, seafood, dairy, eggs, fresh bread and bakery |
| Bonded Stores | Cigarettes, tobacco, spirits, wine, beer — duty-free for international vessels with full customs documentation |
| Dry Provisions | Rice, flour, pasta, canned goods, cooking oils, condiments, beverages, snacks |
| Deck Supplies | Mooring ropes, wire ropes, hull and deck paint, anti-fouling, hand and power tools, cleaning equipment, hardware |
| Engine Spares | Oil, fuel, air and hydraulic filters, gaskets and seals, bearings, belts, hoses, clamps, electrical supplies |
| Safety Equipment | SOLAS-approved life jackets, fire extinguishers, PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety boots), emergency equipment |
| Lubricants & Oils | Engine oils (Shell, Mobil, Castrol, Total), hydraulic oils, multi-purpose and specialty greases, coolants |
| Cleaning Materials | Marine detergents and degreasers, disinfectants, cleaning equipment, garbage bags, janitorial supplies |
Need provisions fast? Our operations room is standing by around the clock.
Egypt’s position at the junction of Mediterranean and Red Sea trade routes means vessels here are often mid-voyage, with limited time in port. Getting fresh food aboard quickly and in good condition matters. Our fresh provisions team sources daily from Alexandria’s wholesale markets and certified suppliers, applying quality checks before anything is packed for delivery.
We supply a full range of seasonal fruits and vegetables — apples, oranges, bananas, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, onions, and whatever the season provides. Dairy products including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and fresh eggs come from reputable dairies with temperature-controlled transport and expiry date management at every step.
All meat and poultry comes from certified suppliers maintaining the cold chain from source to vessel. Halal-certified beef, lamb, chicken, and turkey are available and clearly documented. For seafood, we draw on daily catches from Mediterranean and Red Sea fishing markets — fresh fish, shrimp, and squid delivered iced and in insulated containers. Bakery items including fresh bread, rolls, and pastries are ordered daily for next-morning delivery.
Handling bonded stores in Egypt requires working knowledge of Egyptian customs regulations, proper seal management, and clean documentation that will pass port state control inspection. Marine Trust manages this in-house. We do not subcontract bonded store clearance, and our team knows the process at each Egyptian port.
For each bonded delivery, we prepare the full customs documentation package, coordinate with the master for signature, apply and verify customs seals, and provide the certificates your port state control inspector will ask for. We maintain records in compliance with Egyptian regulations and can supply a complete audit trail on request.
Our bonded store range covers all major cigarette and tobacco brands, a full selection of spirits (whisky, vodka, rum, gin, brandy, tequila), wine (red, white, rosé, sparkling), beer, and liqueurs — both premium and standard. Storage is temperature-controlled where required. Duty-free pricing is available for international vessels in compliance with Egyptian customs procedures.
Bonded stores require documentation precision. Talk to our chandling team before you place the order.
Beyond food and bonded items, vessels often need to top up technical stores during a port call in Egypt. Our deck and engine supplies team can source most items with short lead times, drawing on supplier networks in Alexandria and other Egyptian ports.
Mooring ropes, wire ropes, hull paint, anti-fouling paint, deck paint, hand tools, power tools, cleaning equipment, and general hardware — all available with delivery to berth or by launch to anchorage. For paint and coatings, we can supply specific brands if given advance notice.
We supply oil, fuel, air, and hydraulic filters, gaskets and seals, bearings, belts, hoses, clamps, and electrical supplies for engine rooms. Lubricants and oils include engine oils from Shell, Mobil, Castrol, and Total, hydraulic oils, multi-purpose greases, specialty lubricants, and coolants. If you need a specific product specification, send us the data sheet and we will match or source the equivalent.
Life jackets and immersion suits (SOLAS-approved), fire extinguishers of all types, PPE including hard hats, gloves, safety boots, and high-visibility gear, and emergency equipment — all available from our stock or sourced locally. We can provide compliance documentation where needed.
There are a number of ship chandlers operating in Egyptian ports. What distinguishes Marine Trust is that our principals have worked inside the Egyptian maritime system for decades — not as agents watching from shore, but as operators who have managed vessel movements, coordinated with customs and port authority, and solved provisioning problems under time pressure at every major Egyptian port.
We source from suppliers we have worked with consistently, inspect products before packing, maintain temperature control through the supply chain, manage product rotation, and use temperature-controlled transport for fresh and chilled items. Every delivery comes with a detailed delivery note and itemized invoice. If something is wrong with a delivery, we fix it — no argument.
| Our Service Feature | What This Means for Your Vessel |
|---|---|
| 24/7 Availability | Operations room staffed around the clock — 365 days. Emergency provisioning available on the same call. |
| Same-Day Capability | Order confirmed before mid-morning — delivery same day at Alexandria, El-Dekheila, and Port Said. |
| Competitive Pricing | Direct sourcing, volume purchasing, transparent itemized quotation. No hidden port charges or handling fees. |
| Documentation | Delivery notes, itemized invoices, bonded store certificates, customs documentation, quality certificates on request. |
| Anchorage Delivery | Launch boat delivery available at all Egyptian ports subject to weather and port authority approval. |
| Halal Certified | Halal-certified meat and poultry available at all ports. Egypt's food supply is predominantly Halal by default. |
We recommend sending your provision list 24 to 48 hours before arrival to allow time for quality sourcing, particularly for fresh items. Same-day emergency provisioning is available but selection is limited to current stock. Here is how a typical order runs:
For bonded store orders, add the customs clearance timeline — typically one working day with pre-submitted paperwork. If your schedule is tight, contact us directly and we will advise on what is achievable.
Marine Trust covers all major Egyptian ports. Our provisioning base is in Alexandria, giving us direct access to the largest fresh produce and food wholesale markets in Egypt. For eastern ports — Damietta, Port Said, Suez, and Ain Sokhna — we coordinate with local suppliers and our own field coverage to ensure delivery times are met.
| Port | Chandling Service Notes |
|---|---|
| Alexandria & El-Dekheila | Full provisioning from Alexandria wholesale markets. Same-day delivery capability. Largest supplier network in Egypt. |
| Damietta | Full fresh and dry provisions. Regular delivery. Specialist knowledge of container terminal operations. |
| Port Said | Comprehensive provisions and bonded stores. Free zone access. Canal transit provisioning — time-critical deliveries handled. |
| Suez & Ain Sokhna | Full service including bonded stores. Canal transit provisioning for southbound and northbound passages. |
| Safaga | Full fresh and dry provisions. Direct access to Red Sea fishing market for seafood. |
| Al Hamra Port | Provision services coordinated from Alexandria base. Petroleum terminal experience — familiar with EGPC operational requirements. |
| Other Ports | Full fresh and dry provisions. Regular delivery. Specialist knowledge of container terminal operations. |
Marine Trust’s principals have worked inside the Egyptian maritime system for over a decade, coordinating with customs and port authority and solving provisioning problems under time pressure at every major Egyptian port. That operational background is what stands behind every stores call we handle.
Emergency and standard orders handled around the clock, 365 days a year.
Bonded store documentation, seals, and port state control certificates — no third party.
Halal meat and poultry available at every Egyptian port on request.
Alexandria wholesale market access, volume pricing, and no hidden charges.
Provisioning is one part of what Marine Trust handles for vessels in Egyptian ports. Our port agency team manages port clearance, berth coordination, customs, and all official formalities from arrival to departure. For tankers and petroleum carriers, we bring specialized experience from 13 years of direct operations at Marsa Al Hamra offshore terminal under EGPC.
Full port call management at all Egyptian ports.
Specialist petroleum terminal handling for tankers.
SBM tanker operations and EGPC-accredited agency.
Crew changes, medical assistance, spare parts delivery.
Independent quantity and quality oversight.
Complete door-to-door solutions across Egypt.
Send us your vessel’s provision list and we will return an itemized quotation within 2 to 4 hours.
ISO 9001 certified port agency and maritime services provider based in Alexandria, Egypt — specialising in offshore petroleum terminal operations, tanker agency, and Suez Canal transit.
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