How it all started
Our history
Shipko is managed by the 4th generation of Ship chandlers. Founder of this family of Ship chandlers was Johannes Kooyman in the year 1918. He sailed in a small bum-boat mainly carrying fresh supplies and wooden shoes. This bum-boat peddled from one ship to the other, mainly sailing vessels and clippers at the time. In the past 100 years we have developed an instinct for excellent process control, efficient purchasing, perfect logistics and organization.