to Cavendish Ships Stores

Delivering the reliable logistical support demanded by world-leading cruise lines, ferry operators and shipping companies, Cavendish Ships Stores has an unrivalled reputation for service excellence.

Sourcing the high quality food, bonded goods, consumables and technical stores essential for every voyage, often under intense time pressure, Cavendish Ships Stores supplies in excess of 2,000 product lines, and has the expertise, contacts and commercial strength to deliver at the right price, on time, every time – including the special touches that distinguish the most prestigious cruise lines.

As the UK’s only ships stores supplier with depots located both at Dover and very close to Southampton, Cavendish is ideally placed to respond rapidly – a capability which, through its own fleet of delivery vehicles, extends to include the whole of the UK and beyond.

Cavendish depots have duty-free bond facilities, are CMI accredited to the highest standard, and are fully compliant with HACCP and the newly introduced ISPS procedures. And our refrigerated vehicles are temperature monitored throughout their journeys via mobile telecoms technology – ensuring top quality food products at all times.

Complementing our direct supply of ships stores, Cavendish has considerable expertise in global customs regulations and import/export restrictions – routinely consolidating container cargos and shipping them to destinations worldwide.

Cavendish credentials include membership of both the British Association of Ships Suppliers and the International Ships Suppliers Association. Sister company to James Burden Ltd (one of the UK’s leading poultry and meat suppliers) and part of the Burden Group plc with an annual turnover in excess of £65 million. Cavendish has over 20 years in-depth experience in supporting the leading names in cruising, ferry operations and general shipping.