TBS Group

TBS Group operates as a specialized maritime logistics provider and ship chandler, deeply integrated into the supply chains of the merchant shipping and offshore energy sectors. Headquartered in Breskens, the Netherlands, the company leverages a strategic vantage point near the Westerschelde estuary, allowing it to efficiently service vessels entering and exiting the major European port hubs of Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Ghent. As a dedicated maritime supplier, the organization functions as a comprehensive partner for shipowners and management companies, ensuring that vessels receive the necessary provisions, technical equipment, and spare parts required for global voyages. Tracing its roots back more than six decades, the enterprise was established as a family-owned business and has remained under the stewardship of the same family for four generations. This multi-generational continuity has fostered a deep institutional knowledge of the maritime industry’s evolving needs, allowing the firm to transition from a local supplier into an international service provider. The company combines traditional maritime service values with modern inventory management, maintaining a balance between personal client relationships and the speed demanded by contemporary shipping schedules. The core of the company’s operations revolves around ship chandling, a specialized service that encompasses the procurement and delivery of virtually every item a ship might need while at sea. This includes the supply of fresh, frozen, and dry provisions to sustain crews, as well as the management of bonded stores. Beyond catering needs, the company supplies a vast array of technical requisites, ranging from deck and engine stores to cabin equipment, mooring ropes, and safety gear. To execute these deliveries, the group maintains extensive warehousing facilities and operates its own fleet of transport vehicles, enabling precise control over the logistics process from storage directly to the vessel’s gangway. In the offshore sector, TBS Group supports platforms and support vessels that require reliable replenishment in demanding environments. The company also offers catering management services, assisting shipowners in budgeting and nutritional planning for their crews. By integrating procurement, warehousing, and last-mile logistics, TBS Group ensures that tankers, bulk carriers, and tugs operating within the bustling Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp range and beyond remain fully operational and compliant with maritime standards.