Sambekiel & Co Resources Nigeria Ltd is an indigenous maritime support and logistics enterprise headquartered in Apapa, Lagos, a major hub for West African shipping. Established in June 2007, the company has spent nearly two decades developing a service portfolio designed to assist vessels calling at Nigerian ports and the broader West African coastal region. It functions primarily as a ship chandler, shipping agent, and marine logistics provider, aiming to offer comprehensive shore-based support to international and local ship owners, managers, and charterers.
The company’s core operations are centered on ship chandling and vessel provisioning. Sambekiel & Co Resources Nigeria Ltd supplies a wide array of requirements necessary for long voyages, ranging from fresh provisions, food, and vegetables to bonded stores and cabin requisitions. The procurement division also handles technical requests, sourcing deck and engine stores, nautical equipment, and electrical supplies to ensure vessels remain operational while at sea or in port. This supply chain capability allows the company to cater to the immediate consumable and technical needs of diverse vessel types, including tankers and dry bulk carriers.
Beyond physical supplies, the company serves as a port and protective agent, managing the complex regulatory and administrative tasks associated with port calls. This includes vessel husbandry services such as crew changes, medical attendance, and immigration clearance. The firm facilitates inward and outward vessel clearance, liaising with local authorities like Customs and the Nigerian Port Authority to expedite port turnaround times. Through its freight forwarding and logistics arm, the company also manages the movement of marine spares and cargo via air, sea, and land, ensuring critical parts reach vessels efficiently.
In the technical domain, Sambekiel & Co Resources Nigeria Ltd engages in the supply and inspection of marine safety equipment, including life rafts and firefighting gear. The company also operates as a bunker supplier and broker, leveraging relationships with major marketers to provide fuel and lubricants to ships operating in the region. With a geographic footprint that spans key Nigerian terminals - including Tincan, Warri, Calabar, and Port Harcourt - as well as neighboring ports in Benin and Togo, the company plays a central role in maintaining the logistical continuity of maritime trade across West Africa.
