Leixoes (PTLEI)—the Atlantic gateway for Porto/Matosinhos on Portugal’s Bay of Biscay / North Atlantic—handles container & feeder, ro-ro/auto, dry bulk & breakbulk (grain, timber, steel, cement), petroleum & chemical, project/heavy-lift, offshore/service craft, fishing & reefers, cruise & passenger (Leixões Cruise Terminal), superyachts & marinas, and repair/yard calls. Pilotage/VTS, Atlantic swell & northerly winds, breakwater/berth manoeuvring, river/road access constraints, and Portuguese/EU compliance (Autoridade Portuária/APDL, Customs, ISPS/HSE, Port Health/Quarantine) demand speed, compliance, and precision.
AVS Global Ship Supply delivers complete ship supplier & ship chandler solutions—chandlery, provisions, bonded stores, and technical logistics—24/7 to container & ro-ro terminals, bulk/liquid berths, cruise piers, marinas/shipyards, and authorised anchorage, aligned with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC 2006.
Fit-for-purpose anchoring and berthing gear for Atlantic/terminal operations:
• Anchors & chains: Stockless/HHP anchors; stud-link chains with swivels, kenter links, shackles
• Fenders & buoys: Pneumatic/foam-filled ship fenders, quay/dock fenders, yacht/fishing fenders, mooring buoys
• Lifting & towing gear: Certified chain blocks, wire ropes, towing hooks, winches, slings
All supplies include test certificates per SOLAS and terminal/harbour requirements.
Duty-controlled bonded stores for international and cabotage calls at Leixões:
• Beverages: Spirits, wine, beer (where permitted); soft drinks and water under bond
• Tobacco & confectionery: Cigarettes, cigars, rolling tobacco; chocolates and snacks
• Crew comfort: Toiletries, perfumes, personal electronics, welfare packs
Managed end-to-end with Portuguese Customs documentation and sealed logistics.
Port-authorised ship chandler Leixoes with IMPA/ISSA mapping for accurate RFQs:
• Deck stores: Pilot ladders, hatch-sealing tapes, shackles, marine ropes, absorbents/spill kits/booms, painting equipment (rollers, brushes, tapes), PPE
• Engine stores: Gauges, lubricants, fuel-testing kits, gasket sheets, mechanical tools, filters, seals, belts, hoses, fasteners, marine pumps and marine valves (globe, gate, butterfly, check)
• Cabin & galley: Cleaning chemicals, toiletries, cookware, utensils, bedding, tableware, marine stationery / marine stationary (logbooks, tags, printer supplies)
• Welding supplies: Electrodes/wires, gases, grinders, shields, safety signage
All items are marine-grade and compliant with IMO/SOLAS. (No “OEM-approved spares” claims.)
Rigging specified for Atlantic swell, cross-winds, frequent berth/channel moves:
• Mooring ropes & tails: Polypropylene, nylon, HMPE; nylon tails for wire-line pairings
• Wire ropes & steel cables: Galvanised mooring/towing wires, winch wires, certified hawsers
• Hardware & flow: Couplings, fittings, hoses, bollards, fairleads, chocks, shackles, rope stoppers, lifting slings
All products follow OCIMF guidance and withstand high-cycle terminal operations.
Hygienic, temperature-controlled ship provisions Leixoes for container ships, tankers, bulkers, fishing fleets/reefers, cruise/yacht calls, workboats, and mixed crews:
• Fresh produce & dairy: Vegetables, fruits, herbs, dairy, fresh meats, poultry, seafood
• Frozen & dry stores: Frozen meats, baked goods, rice, pasta, flour, canned goods, spices, oils
• Special diets: Halal, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, allergen-aware; marine welfare items for crew wellbeing
• Potable water & beverages: Bottled water, UHT milk, juices, soft drinks, energy drinks
Provisioning follows HACCP and MLC 2006 with batch traceability and cold-chain logging—optimised for summer heat and fast cruise/feeder turnarounds.
Keep vessels inspection-ready with certified marine safety and navigation supply:
• Safety equipment: SOLAS-approved lifejackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys, pyrotechnics, firefighting gear, PPE
• Navigation & electronics: Nautical charts/publications, radar reflectors, ECDIS backups, signal flags, compasses; Marine Electronics, Navigation & Communications handhelds & accessories (AIS, GPS, GMDSS)
• Medical supplies: Flag-state medical kits, trauma packs, oxygen systems, burn care, controlled medicines with expiry control
Delivered with certificates for PSC/class; compliant with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL.
Maintenance continuity across container/ro-ro, bulk/liquid berths, cruise piers, marinas, and repair yards:
• Mooring & deck equipment: Bollards, fairleads, mooring hooks, cargo hooks, hatch cover tape
• Chemicals & coatings: Descalers, degreasers, detergents, boiler/cooling-water treatment, antifouling paints, primers, coatings (MSDS provided)
• Pipes & flow: Pressure-rated couplings, fittings, hoses, strainers, valves; pressure-tested assemblies on request
• Engine & electrical: Pump impellers, gaskets, bearings, belts, cabling, fuses, breakers, light fittings—reliable machinery equipment / machienery equipments support
• Cabin, galley & office: Kitchen appliances, mess utensils, bedding, cleaning gear, stationery
Spec sheets supplied to integrate with PMS and vessel documentation.
• 24/7 delivery to Leixões container & ro-ro terminals, bulk & liquid berths, cruise piers, marinas/shipyards, and authorised anchorage
• Certified bonded logistics with Portuguese Customs facilitation
• IMPA/ISSA coded inventory for rapid, accurate RFQs
• Full compliance with Portugal/EU rules plus IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL
Yes. We deliver by truck to terminal/yard locations and coordinate certified waterside transfer to authorised harbour roads/anchorage across Leixoes (PTLEI).
Yes. All fresh, frozen, and dry goods follow HACCP protocols with temperature control, batch labelling, and shelf-life tracking, aligned with MLC 2006.
Yes. We supply bonded goods with full Portuguese Customs compliance and terminal/port approval, including beverages, tobacco, and duty-free items.
Yes. All safety gear and navigation aids are SOLAS-approved and delivered with certificates ready for PSC/class inspections.
Yes. Most deck, engine, and cabin stores are IMPA/ISSA coded for easy RFQ referencing and global standardisation.
AVS provides reliable service with its extensive experience and strong relationships in the maritime sector. We aim to always offer our customers quality and reliable solutions.
We offer flexible solutions tailored to the unique needs of each customer. AVS develops customized approaches to meet the demands of our customers.
AVS has a wide-reaching network, servicing over 1,500 ports worldwide. This global network enables us to deliver services to our customers quickly and efficiently.