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Cruise and ship chandler beef supply · Gulf Coast
Ship and cruise beef supply in Galveston, TX
USDA beef for cargo ships and cruise ships calling at the Port of Galveston, from crew-mess cuts to Prime, conventional or halal- and kosher-certified. We supply ship chandlers, port agents and ship managers with beef frozen at 0°F (−18°C) and USDA ship-stores certificates for foreign-flag ships.
- Port
- Port of Galveston
- State
- Texas
- Position
- 29.31° N, 94.79° W
- Traffic
- Cruise ships
- Ro-ro & car carriers
- Offshore supply vessels
- Breakbulk & project cargo
- Delivery
- Direct from our Houston-area cold store by reefer truck
- Lead time
- Same day for orders confirmed before our cutoff
About the Port of Galveston
Galveston is the main cruise port in Texas, with several cruise terminals on the island. The port also handles vehicles, project cargo and offshore vessels at the entrance to Galveston Bay.
Who orders beef in Galveston
Cruise ships order Choice and Prime cuts for the dining rooms and crew-mess beef for the crew, often chilled for turnaround day. Container, bulk and ro-ro ships usually provision for the next ocean passage. We quote in kg with IMPA codes so the order matches the master's requisition. Tugs, supply boats and barge crews order crew-mess beef in frequent, smaller lots. Domestic vessels need no export certificate. Ship chandlers in Galveston can buy from us by the case or pallet for their own vessel orders.
How delivery works
Houston, Galveston, Texas City and Freeport get direct delivery by reefer truck from our Houston-area cold store, with same-day delivery for orders confirmed before our cutoff.
We deliver to the berth by reefer truck with a TWIC-carrying driver, and hand off to a launch service for ships at anchor.
What to send with your request
- Vessel name and IMO numberPlus the owner or manager we invoice.
- ETA and berth or anchorageName the terminal in Galveston if you know it.
- Flag and next portsForeign-flag orders need the FSIS ship-stores certificate, and some destinations add rules.
- Crew size and nationalityThis tells us how much halal or kosher beef to quote.
- Cuts and quantitiesIn kg or lb, with IMPA codes if you have them.
Beef for your ship in Galveston
Send the vessel, ETA and berth. We reply with a quote in kg or lb with IMPA codes.
Standards on every order
- USDA-inspected beefFederally inspected plants only
- KosherCertified packers, sealed cases
- HalalCertified packers, sealed cases
- FSIS certificatesExport and ship-stores paperwork
- Logged cold chainTemperature photo on every receipt
- IMPA-codedQuotes match the requisition
- TWIC driversUnescorted terminal access
- Mexico-readyExport papers for SENASICA
- Panama CanalDelivery by launch at anchor
- Cruise linesPalletized for turnaround day
Kosher and halal certification comes from our packers; we sell their certified product in sealed cases. Badges are descriptive, not third-party marks.