Shipfeeds Worldwide Port Suppliers

• Bangladesh
• Chittagong Port
• Matarbari Port

About The Company

We'd like to introduce AHR Trade International as one of the Leading & Trusted Ship Chandlers in Bangladesh. We are an enlisted Ship Supplier in Chittagong port having operations in all leading Sea ports in the country. The range of our Product Line, Quality Service, and Competitive Prices has made us one of the fastest-growing Ship chandler in Chittagong port. Our dedicated staff are always ready to provide round-the-clock service to our Honorable Masters and their Good Vessels. We feel happy to represent ourselves as a ‘One Stop Solution’ to our customers to meet all their requirements. 

AHR was incorporated as a general ship supply store with the primary goal of becoming a one-stop ship supplier of the finest quality Fresh & Frozen Provisions, Technical Stores, and Bunkering services to the Maritime industry. Since its inauguration, AHR has been continuously growing and is now one of the renowned Ship Chandlers in the International Ship supply sector.

AHR is managed and operated by a dedicated team who has experience working with different Ship Chandling companies in Chittagong for the last 30 years.

AHR Trade International is a second-hand Ship spare parts supplier in Bangladesh. We export good quality used Marine Equipment, Machinery, and Spare Parts at affordable prices.

We provide the best Ship chandling services to ship owners, Vessel Operators, Ship Managers & Agents through all the Bangladeshi ports. Our continuous effort to offer the quickest services to clients enabled us to survive and become a strong competitor in the sector. AHR cherishes the vision and commitment to be the most preferred and largest Ship chandler in Chittagong port.

We offer the best quality provision & Ship supply stores that are sourced, both locally and internationally to meet buyers’ requirements.

We also make sure that our customers get the best quality products and efficient services at a very competitive prices.
 

• Saudi Arabia
• Jeddah Port

Pinnacle Group is a diversified Group with multiple Businesses, It is a B2B company specializing in
business solutions.
We strive to provide Happiness, Satisfaction, and High Quality Materials, Items and Services with competitive prices to fulfil the needs of every successful company.

Because Our motto is to offer Strength, Reliability and Versatility like a mountain. We aspire to bring every company to it’s Pinnacle, and we pride ourselves in supplying each company with whatever theyrequire to succeed, We are in the business of making friends, and by investing your trust in us, we guarantee you the best of our services.
Your Trust in Us, is your best Investment. Quality | Reliability | Versatility. 

• Indonesia

Introducing myself, Dennis, a shipchandler from Indonesia Port,also known as CV.DEYOMAR MARINE SERVICES  (Legality Company)

We have 13 years experience in supplying ships at all Indonesia Port

If there are any requirements Please  don't hesitate to contact us.

As for the service we can provide  Are;

- Provisions (Fresh/Frozen)

-Bond Stores ;

-Cabin Stores

-Chemical Stores

-Deck Stores (TARPAULIN/ROPES/HATCH COVER TAPES,etc)

-Electrical Stores (Marine Cable)

-Medicine/Medical Equipment

-Refilling Freon/Acetylene/Oxygen

-Stationary Office

-Safety Equipment 

(LIFERAFT 6-25PERSON/MOB/SMOKE SIGNAL/LINE THROWING/RED HAND FLARE/PARACHUTE SIGNAL/LIFE JACKET/SART HYPRO/EPIRB, MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY/Assembly Grab Battery)

-Engine Stores/Spare Parts 

(VALVES/NUT/BOLT/UBOLT/Electrical Pump

(Ball Bearing 6218 C3 SKF/BALL BEARING 6314C3 SKF/BALL BEARING 6319C3/BALL BEARING 6309ZZC3/BALL BEARING 6206ZZC3/BALL BEARING 6306 C3,
 

-Disposal Garbage
 

-Electrical Motor induction/Pump
 

-Wire Rope Galvanized/Ungalvanized (Rotating/Non Rotating)
 

-Compressor AC with Installation on Board, Etc

We really care about the health of all the crew on your best ship,and We prioritize quality in serving your needs.

Our company guarantees good quality,competitive prices,long expiry of products,appealing discounts,and credit payment (terms & condition)
 

Because customer satisfaction is Our Priority.

We are looking forward to hearing from you for we shall be very glad and are beyond ready to be at your service.

A.Z Ship Supply. Was founded in 2011. We have been in business for over 16 years now and started life as a small company. Nowadays, we have become a big company with subsidiaries all over the country. We are pleased to introduce ourselves as a leading ship chandelling company at, Chittagong port/ Mongla port in Bangladesh. A.Z Ship Supply. Has had a hard-working exclusive procurement team to reach its goals since the company's inception. We supply all shipping items from Chittagong Port / Mongla Port to all ports of the world with an excellent reputation. We are also available to the ports around us. Our system is efficient and effective. We ensure quality supply & services within the shortest time under sustainable management & competitive prices.

Tbbx  Co Ltd  is a general ship supplier based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and specializes in all aspects of ship supply and support services, offering the full range of provisions, cabin, bonded, safety and technical stores to all seaports, dockyards and offshore platforms in Vietnam.

Additional services include the hire of equipment and labor, ship repairs by competent shipwrights, welders, refrigeration technicians and electricians and temporary storage of ship’s stores in our warehouses.We have extensive experience in providing the supply/support needs for a multitude of vessel types.

The foundations of our service are our customer orientated mentality, competitive prices, fast and reliable services, and our commitment to safety.

Adress : 

223/14/15 Huynh Tan Phat Street - Nha Be Ward - HCMC - Viet Nam

Tel: +84 838733257 - Fax : +84837811442

Email: mia@tbbxmarineservce.com / tbbx.shipsupplydept@gmail.com

Website : www.tbbxmarineservice.com

• Saudi Arabia
• Jeddah Port
• Yanbu Port
• King Abdulla Port
• Jizan Port

Jeddah Anchor is a committed ship chandelier service who strives to deliver the best maritime products and services.
Based in Saud Arabia, we work around the clock to supply those in the domestic and international offshore sector.

Zorine Marine Services ltd is a marine engineering outfit with a difference amongst it class. Our company is highly established with technically trained staffs that are equal to none in the maritime industry.

Hence we are professionally positioned to give our clients the best services desired in various fields in the industry. Our professionalism can be attested by our various clients based on our expertise, operational excellence, prompt delivery of service and transparency in business transaction. We also give discount to ship owners, managers and ship agents any time we are assign for a job.

• Egypt
• Suez Canal
• Alexandria Port
• Damietta Port
• DAMIETTA
• Adabya Port
• El-Dekheila Port
• Port Said
• port said port

Admiral Ship Supplier is a general ship supplier and marine catering company in Egypt. We provide a wide range of products and equipment for ships. Some of the products we offer are all IMPA, ISSA, and RS catalog items.

IMPA, ISSA, SHIPSERV, ISO 9001, 140001, ISO 18001, ISO 22001, and HACCP certified.

WE ARE INTORDUCE OUR SELVES THAT WE ARE LEADING COMPLETE SHIP MANAGEMENTBASED IN HAIPHONG VIETNAM AND BRAND OFFICE IN HO CHI MINH,HON GAI-QUANG NINH,CAM PHA, DA NANG,NHA TRANG,VUNG TAU,PHU MY PORT AND ...ECT.WE HOPE HAVE THE CHANCE  SUPPLY AND SERVICE FOR YOUR FLEET VSL IN THE FUTURE. WE CAN SERVE FOLWSERVICESYOUR GOOD VSL CALLING AT ANY VIET NAM PORTS AND SUPPLY WORLD WIDE...

1.     SHIP CHANDLER/PROVISION/BONDED STORES/DECK-CABIN-ENGINE /CHEMICALSUPPLY.
2.     CREW SIGN ON/SIGN OFF.
3.     CLEAN CARGO TANK/OIL TANK/BALASS TANK AND SUBMITH CERTIFICATE OFAUTHORITY AFTER COMPLETE JOB.
4.     REPAIRS/MOTOR REWINDING/FABRICATION/MECHNICALS REPAIRS.
5.     REFILLING OF SHIPS BTL OXYGEN/ACTYLENE, FREEON, CO2, FIRE EXT,B.S.APPRARATUS.
6.     LIFE RAFT SERVICES/FIRE EXTINGUSHER  ANNUAL SERVICING/ELEVATOR ANNUALSERVICING//INSPECATION.
7.     SAFETY EQUIPMENT SERVICES/NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT SUPPLY.
8.     FRESH WATER/BUNKER/L, OIL SUPPLIERS.
9.     SUPPLY OF ALL TYPE OF PACKING MATERIAL /DUNNAGE/CRAFT/HATCH COVERTAPE.
10.    SUPPLY OF ALL TYPE OF LASHING MATERIAL AND LASHING SERVICE.
11.    SHIPS SPARE PARTS SUPPLIERS/EXPORT WORLD WIDE BASIC ETC.
12.    FABRICATION STEEL EQUIPMENT/HULL OUT FITING EQUIPMEN,CHIPPING/SCRAPAND ECT...
13.    FABRICATION BALASS TANK VENT HEAD SUPPLY FOR SHIP AND EXPORT WORLDWIDE
14.    RAZO WIRE SUPPLY AND EXPORT TO WORLD WIDE...
15.    ALL SERVICE FOR SHIP NEW BUILDING,SHIP DRY DOCK AND SHIP REPAIR...
16.    ALL UNDERWATER WORK SERVICING(INSPECTION,REPAIR AND CLEANING...)
17.   TRADE,FORWARDING,LOGISTIC AND PROJECT SERVICE
18.    SHIP INTERIOR,REPAIR AND INSTALATION SHIP INTERIO
19.    ALL REPAIR OF ENGINES,MACHINE,HYDRAULIC WORK AND HULL,DECK OUT FITINGEQUIPMENT
20.    BROCKER,CHARTER AND MANAGEMENT SALE VSL
21.   TALLY CARGO SERVICE FOR SHIP OWNER AND SHIP MANAGEMENT.

THANKING YOU IN ANTICIPATION WHILE ASSURING YOU OF OUR BEST ATTENTION ANDMOST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE DONOT HESITATE US ANY TIME.

THANKS AND BEST REGARD
WAITING FOR YOUR NEW WE REMAIN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
MS DANG CHAU LOAN(SUNNY)  

Cat Tuong Trade And Technical Maritime Service Company.,Ltd
No 11/23 Dien Bien Phu- Street ,
Ngo Quyen - Distric
Hai Phong-City , North - Viet Nam
Tel: +84. 2253.552188
Fax:+84. 2253.552189
E-mail:Cattuongmaritime@gmail.com
              Cattuong-tmsc@hn.vnn.vn
Hand Phone:+84.903 261069 (WhatsApp-WeChat-Zalo)
                            +84.936 633099
iN : SUNNY CTM
facebook 1 : Cat Tuong Tech-maritime Vietnam
Facebook 2 : Sunny ctm
 The Company

We have been supplying ships for over 28 years and we have also joined forces with Ocean Trade Ship Suppliers and Repairs, so we can serve more vessels with better payments terms and cheaper prices. 

• Bangladesh
• Chittagong Port
• Chittagong Port

UNITED SHIP MANAGEMENT is Ship Chandler of M/E. Spare parts Mitsubishi, Sulzer, Auxiliary, Yanmar etc Engine Spare Parts and Turbocharger, Purifier, Air Compressor Supplier & Exporter Worldwide. 
General all Kinds Ship Store Supply, Fresh, Frozen and Dry Provisions, Bonded, Stationary, Mooring Rope Etc, Fresh Water Supply, Bunker, MGO, IFO, Lube Oil, Chemical, Lashing Equipment, Electric & Wire rope, Deck, Engine, Safety Stores Etc.

Sales of Deck Crane Spare parts & Electronic/Hydraulic Repair or Technical Services Winch, Derrick, Booms, Cranes, Ramps, Lifts, Weight test, Lifeboat, Rescue Boats, Engine Recondition, New and Used.
Navigation Equipment Repairing & Install of Radar, Gyro Compass, GPS, AIS, VHF, Inmate, Echo Sounder, Antenna Etc. 
Life Raft, Lifeboat, Safety Equipment's Testing & Inspection and Ship repairing-Marine Engineering Works, Cargo Hold and Stevedore Damage Repair, M/E. Boiler repair, Underwater Inspection Servicing, Anchor and Chain Recovering and Salvage, Air Compressor/ Refrigeration stores repairing, With Tank Cleaning, Sludge Oil and Oily Water Disposal with Certificate, Cargo Inspection Survey, Oxygen, Acetylene, Nitrogen Gas, Medical Oxygen, Freon R-22, L.P.G Gas Etc Bottle Refilling.

Electronic, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Paint, Steel Thickness Measurements, Pressure Tests, Calibration of Fire Extinguisher Services.
If you need further info/clarifications in this regard please feel free to contact under signed at any time and assured of our best services at all the time.
We are waiting yours. Thank you.

WE ARE Lucky queen ship chandlers specialize in the supply of provision, bond stores, deck, engine, clearing and delivery spare parcels to vessels sailing Egyptian ports.

Cargo, vessels tankers, passenger and cruise shipping,

Tug, yachts, offshore oil and gas sector, specialist marine catering companies, fishing, and offshore supply vessels clearing, forwarding and dispatch of owner supplied stores and spares.

Offering the most comprehensive range of services tailored to your vessel's needs, our expert team is trained to focus on your requirements & understanding the importance of supplying the right item at the right time at the right price.

Lucky Queen been in the marine service for over a decade,Lucky Queen is one of the market leaders In Suez Canal area and all Egyptian
Ports in both fields of Ship chandler & Suez Canal Transit agency

Lucky queen marine services supply all technical stores, deck, engine, spare parts, cabin, chemical, safety & rescue equipments, repair & underwater works, spare parts forwarding and custom clearance.

Suez Canal transit & agency services.

Lucky queen marine services, ship chandler and Suez Canal transit agent.

Lucky queen marine services was established in the late nineties at port said as ship chandler, general ship supplier and Suez canal transit agent, serving vessels calling Egyptian port or transiting Suez canal

We supply the following:

* dry/fresh provision and bond stores.

* b. A. Charts, nautical publications and flags.

* deck, engine and cabin stores.

* safety equipment.

* clearing and delivery spare parcels

                                      Best regards
MOHAMED SERAG
Luckyqueen marine services
submarine@lucky-queen.com
0201275169994
0201011848023

About The CompanyMERCATOR SHIP SUPLY S.A. was established in Guayaquil-Ecuador in October 2006 with the purpose to extend the logistic services related to marine and navy ship owners, catering through the Ecuadorian coast. The strength of our company is our competitive prices and professionalism, combined with a flexible and outstanding service. In fact, due to the high degree staff with administrative and technical education, the long experience combined with the high quality services make Mercator to be on the top of ship chandlers’ services in whole South America. Diversification of products and services have always been a key factor of our success that is guaranteeing our continuous growth. Actually we supply the ships in all the commercial Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Colombian, Mexican and Panama ports fulfilling their needs and satisfying their requirements effectively in a little period of time during their operations in the port. Our philosophy is to offer the best solution that the ship requires during her operations in the certain harbor. And now we aim to acquire ISO 9001:2018 Quality Management System (QMS), which will ensure Quality in all Management Levels and maintain a harmonic relationship between Ship Manager and Ship Supplier

• Brazil

• Brazil

We are SHIPS SUPPLY BRAZIL GROUP, our company managing twelve ship´s supply companies around Brazil, we are the supplier must recommended by the ship's agent for services and supplies. General ship´s supply and service, Our company delivers fresh provision, bonded store, deck store, engine stores, chemicals product, BA charts and publications, safety equipment, cabin stores, simcard, well, our team ensures that you receive a first-class quality of products.

UNDERWATER SERVICES
Class Survey ABS, DNV, L’loyds and Class NK; Underwater still photography and CCTV filming; Diving in contaminated water
Underwater welding and cutting; Port works (Pier, dolphins, Dolmans, rockfill); Full Hull cleaning and propeller polishing
Anodes replacement, bolted and welded on vessels; Repairs on propellers, rudder, rope guard and bow & stern thrusters; Plugging and Cofferdam for valves Replacement;

GENERAL MAINTENANCE & SHIP REPAIR
Electric Motor Repair/Rewinding
Garbage & Sludge removal
Pest control/water analysis/air analysis.
Drinking Water supply on anchorage area
Acetylene, Oxygen & Oxygen Med.
Calibration Gas Detector

DRAFT DISPLACEMENT SURVEY - SOLID BULK
Draft survey – Verification of vessel’s Draft and specific calculations of the weight of cargo on board (existent, loaded or discharged) with emission of the appropriate certificate. This calculation is necessary to quantify the diverse types of solid cargo in order to compare the weights obtained with the declared weights from shore weigh-scales or in the absence of these.
VERY IMPORTANT:

Our Company is also totally cleared by our local Port Healty / Customs authorities to either deliver your products at inner anchorage or at the terminal after your vessel is cleared by them.

STOWAWAY /SNIFFER DOGS SEARCH 

CREW CHANGE 

CLEARING OF STORES FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE VESSEL 

LOGISTICS SERVICES AND WAREHOUSING 

SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORKING . The Company

• Jordan
• Aqaba Port

We want to have this opportunity to offer our best services to your ship upon arrival. We have a great history in supplying ships in the red sea, Mediterranean sea and black sea, our services include high quality products, competitive prices and the instant services, our company consists of a selected team working 24 hour a day just to serve ships calling Aqaba port Iraq port and other ports all around the world

Our payment terms are flexible and customized depending on the needs of our customers and with a long terms payment, our first priority is the satisfaction of our clients as we always look for establishing

a good relationship with new good companies as yours.

All of our stores are categorized in accordance to ISSA (international ship suppliers association) and IMPA (international maritime purchasing association) standards. 

We offer the following services:

A) General Ship Suppliers:

Fresh and frozen provisions, dry stores, bonded stores (spirits, cigarettes......etc), deck, engine, B.A. charts & navigation book, Measuring, hand tools, electrical, all types of mooring ropes, sling wires, Safety equipments and all kind of oils.

B) Marine services: 

1- Underwater services

Under water hull inspections Approved By Class NKK, DNV-GL, Lloyd's LR

Commercial diving services ( under water welding, cleaning and scaling)

2- Out fittings inspections, maintenance and repair

Life saving appliances

Anchoring and mooring systems

Hold cleaning and rusting 

3- Prime mover diesel engines and generators services

• Installation and reconstructions
• Maintenance and repairing services
• Electrical and electronic technicians of useful new spare parts and second hand spare parts depends on the case and principle requirements 

4- Sledges and garbage's disposal in accordance with local regulations

5- Laundry and ironing services.

6- Hold cleaning rusting 

7- supplying of fresh water, oil and diesel fuel

8- Lash cutting and lash operation 

9- Clearance and shipping of spare part all over the world

We hope that you will give us the chance to supply one of your good ships and we are looking forward to save your interests and establish long term cooperation between our both sides in the future.

Should you have any other enquiries, please feel free to contact us directly and please kindly acknowledge receipt of my message by return.

Thanking you in advance for taking care of our message

ODAY H HEZAM
SEALION TRADING  & MARINE SERVICES CO.
Member of ISSA,ISSA Quality certified No.262, Shipserve Tradenet ID.73009,
TUV ISO 9001 : 2015 crt no.05173860
Approved By Class NKK, DNV-GL, Lloyd's LR,ABS.
alswas bld,flr 1, p.o.box 2476
AQABA JORDAN & IRAQ PORT
TEL: 00962795903210
FAX:00962 3 2030101
STORE:00962 3 2030102
oday@sealionjo.com
sealionshipchandler@yahoo.com
WWW.SEALIONJO.COM

www.facebook.com/Sealion-trading-Co-101374965053435

• Egypt
• DAMIETTA
• Port Said
• port said port
• Damietta Port
• Suez Canal
• Alexandria Port
• Adabya Port
• El-Dekheila Port

Ocean founded in 2011 and it's considered an extension from Elhelely Shipping co.which established at Damietta Port In 1995 as the first company for marine supplies and services at the port. We expand our services to cover all Egyptian Ports and Suez Canal Area. Our Growth based on providing All the products, services that customers need at the best price and quality on time.

Ocean Shipping Services offers various services regarding ship management. One thing that has always kept us going and growing is the satisfactory smile on our customers’ faces. We have achieved our goals in maintaining, serving our principals with their almost satisfaction with the best quality of service. Also fundamental to our success is our belief that shipping services are also about people. We appreciate the quality and loyalty of our management and staff and support them by encouraging and co-operating them with their necessities and requirements. Our leadership team and competent rates have helped us develop at a fast pace. Our customer service has been excellent and we had been complimented on many occasions by the Masters of the vessels. The efficiency and politeness of our supply team have also helped us develop and maintain a good relationship between the ship’s staff attended to..

European Marine Services  Is One Of The First And Till Today One Of The Leading Ship Suppliers In The Country Operating And Delivering In All The Ports Of Pakistan .

ISO 9001-2015  ISO 22000:2018  HACCP  

ISSA QUALITY  MSHIP NO :PK0006

WWW.EUROPEANMARINEPK.COM 

European Marine Services .Was 15 Established Years Ago In 2006, And Possesses A Long Experience In The Ship Supplies. 
Provision & Stores
Provisions Bonded Stores Cabin Stores Deck Stores Grit
Engine Stores Navigational Equipment Medicals & Equipment 

• Ivory Coast

Hamdi Services is a company specialized in bunkering and maritime services (equipment, provisions, bunkering, garbage, industrial and naval welding, transshipment of goods).
OUR MISSION
To serve our customers by offering reliable, safe and cost-effective solutions.
To develop lasting relationships with all our stakeholders, based on trust and the quality of our services.
VISION
Our vision is to become a preferred maritime services business partner for national and international companies.

We introduce ourselves as a leading ship chandler from Chittagong, Bangladesh. We have been doing ship chandling business since 1992 at Chittagong and Mongla port of Bangladesh. We are the proud member of ISSA (International Ship Suppliers Association) since 2005, our membership number is BD0005. Since a long time our company has a great reputation to the Ship owners and Ship managers across the world. Dealing only with quality products, we have achieved the trust and confidence of ship owners and managers around the World. Sovhan Marine Syndicate provides everything required to run service and support your vessel and its crew at affordable prices and on time.

About The CompanyGlobal Ship Services (GSS) opened its doors in 1975 as a mom-and-pop Ship Chandelling operation out of New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1993 Global Ship Services was purchased by Salim Shaikh from its founder Capt. Vinod Saigal. Over the next decade our team expanded to about 70 staff members as the company expanded its operations all along the US Gulf Coast. In 2010 Global Ship Services merged with a major US Gulf Operator, Alliance Ship Management. Alliance Ship Management then went on to merge with Ship Supply of Florida in 2017.

When Ship Supply of Florida closed its doors in 2019 Global Ship Services (GSS) recommenced its operations retaining many of our valued employees from the previous mergers. Today Global Ship Services has warehouses all over the US Gulf Coast and provides excellent customer service to thousands of vessels each year. Aside from Houston, New Orleans, and Corpus Christi in the Gulf of USA, Global Ship Services also operates out of Singapore, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Panama, South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, and Canada.

We strive to offer unparalleled service to our customers around the globe, we work with all major Vendors and have exclusive contracts with various Ship Management Companies. Despite our decades of growth and expansion we still retain our mom-and-pop values and ensure that we go the extra mile for our customers and business partners.

Global Ship Services (GSS) opened its doors in 1975 as a mom-and-pop Ship Chandelling operation out of New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1993 Global Ship Services was purchased by Salim Shaikh from its founder Capt. Vinod Saigal. Over the next decade our team expanded to about 70 staff members as the company expanded its operations all along the US Gulf Coast. In 2010 Global Ship Services merged with a major US Gulf Operator, Alliance Ship Management. Alliance Ship Management then went on to merge with Ship Supply of Florida in 2017.

When Ship Supply of Florida closed its doors in 2019 Global Ship Services (GSS) recommenced its operations retaining many of our valued employees from the previous mergers. Today Global Ship Services has warehouses all over the US Gulf Coast and provides excellent customer service to thousands of vessels each year. Aside from Houston, New Orleans, and Corpus Christi in the Gulf of USA, Global Ship Services also operates out of Singapore, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Panama, South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, and Canada.

We strive to offer unparalleled service to our customers around the globe, we work with all major Vendors and have exclusive contracts with various Ship Management Companies. Despite our decades of growth and expansion we still retain our mom-and-pop values and ensure that we go the extra mile for our customers and business partners.