Wrist, the world’s largest supplier of provisions, stores and spare parts logistics for vessels
and offshore, today announces the acquisition of Delaware Ship Supply in New Jersey, a
maritime supplier with more than a century of industry experience. The acquisition further
strengthens Wrist’s commercial and operational presence along the U.S. East Coast
corridor.
In acquiring Delaware Ship Supply, Wrist is expanding its operational footprint and geographical
scope, supporting the company’s goal of continuously expanding its global marine services and
supply network.
“We’re excited to welcome Don Rush and his colleagues in Delaware Ship Supply,” says Jens
Holger Nielsen, Group CEO of Wrist. “With more than 100 years of experience, Delaware Ship
Supply has built a strong reputation serving American and international customers with marine
supplies across the major ports of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and
Maryland. I am confident that our customers will benefit from the combined capabilities and
synergies of Wrist and Delaware Ship Supply.”
Wrist currently operates in 11 North American locations, including Montreal, Vancouver,
Seattle, Portland, San Francisco/Oakland, Los Angeles/Long Beach, Houston, Corpus Christi,
New Orleans, Jacksonville and New York/New Jersey. The addition of a new Branch in Southern
New Jersey will give customers improved access to marine supplies in key Northeastern U.S.
ports – from New York and New Jersey to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia –
enhancing services across the region.
Delaware Ship Supply services all major Northeast ports and provides provisions, technical
products, spare parts logistics and a wide range of global niche cuisine items, backed by deep
industry expertise and long-standing relationships built over generations.
“As part of Wrist, Delaware Ship Supply gains significant opportunities beyond traditional Ship
Supply,” says Don Rush, CEO of Delaware Ship Supply. “We will be able to expand our customer
offerings overseas through the global Wrist network and enhance our customer value
proposition through Wrist’s advanced digital customer platforms. But most importantly,
partnering with Wrist will allow us to serve our customers even better,” concludes Don Rush.
Delaware Ship Supply will be rebranded as Wrist Delaware.
About Wrist
Wrist is the world’s leading ship and offshore supplier within provisions, stores, spare parts
logistics, budget management and integrated marine supply services, operating across 35
locations worldwide, covering 750+ ports.
The company is a pioneer in the digital transformation of the maritime supply industry,
streamlining the marine supply chain and procurement for customers. Committed to
sustainability, Wrist continuously works to reduce its own climate impact while proactively
addressing the market’s growing need for responsible solutions and services.
About Delaware Ship Supply
Delaware Ship Supply, founded in 1904, is a well-recognized ship supplier located on the
Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey. The company’s operational activities are based around
their 27,000 sq. ft. warehouses, providing a broad portfolio of customized services, including
provisions, stores, technical products, spare parts logistics and global niche cuisine items.
Delaware Ship Supply serves international shipping companies across key Northeastern
coastal ports, such as New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Wilmington and Baltimore.
