Maritime Directory

Bei St. Annen 1, Hamburg, Germany

HHLA Logistics segment combines a wide range of port services in the fields of special logistics, consultancy and contract logistics. Frucht- and Kühl-Zentrum for fruit handling, closely cooperating with Ulrich Stein Spedition for fruit logistics, and HANSAPORT, operating the largest German terminal for ore and coal, are German market leaders. UNIKAI Lagerei und Spedition has established itself in the Port of Hamburg as a center of excellence for vehicle logistics. UNIKAI handles cruise ships at Hamburg Cruise Center. HHLA Logistics delivers high-grade project and storage logistics. HHLA’s competence in developing port technology and port schemes, as well as in planning efficient transport chains, is eagerly sought worldwide. This expertise is administered and marketed by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH globally through its Uniconsult and Hamburg Port Training Institute (HPTI) subsidiaries that offer consultancy, analysis and planning services.

United States

MACTEC, Inc and its subsidiaries Harding ESE and Pacific Environmental Services, are full service environmental consulting and engineering companies drawing on the resources of a nationwide network of offices.

Kolkata, India

The India Steamship Company Limited (ISS) was incorporated in 1928. The company has been promoted by K. K. Birla Group of Companies. The promoter's stake in the company is presently at 45.69 per cent. The company was traditionally in liner shipping business, with its main areas of operations being at UK/ Continent and former USSR. However, with the disposal of general cargo vessel by next year, the company will be engaged fully in the carriage of dry bulk and wet cargo. The subsidiaries of ISS are: ISS Shipping Services Limited ISS Shipping & Trading Services Limited ISS Holding Limited The turnover of ISS for FY1999-2000 was Rs. 482.2 million. Future plan The ISS intends to sell/scrap M. V. Indian Goodwill during the 1st half of year 2001 and acquire a Panamax bulk carrier before the close of year 2001.

Alexandria, VA, United States

The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), was founded in 1891. IRWA Headquarters offices are in Alexandria, VA, USA with division offices in the Netherlands and India. In addition to collecting information and encouraging the exchange of ideas, IRWA aggressively promotes more efficient distribution services, aids members in adopting new technology, advises members concerning legislation and regulations affecting the food industry, assists members in complying with U.S. and international regulations, and participates in alliances with industry and international organizations having a common interest in the safe and efficient flow of food products around the world. All active members of IARW are also members and beneficiaries of the work of The World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO).

Markham-Toronto, Ontario, Canada

directory and book suppliers from all over the world

London, United Kingdom

International Transport Intermediaries Club Ltd. ("ITIC") is a mutual insurance company for professionals providing services to the transport industry

SINGAPORE

Marineoffshore.com provides a virtual procurement network where buyers can effortlessly source for any product/service despite geographical boundaries. Similarly as sellers/suppliers are electronically positioned, they are able to offer the right product/service at the right time, at the right place to the right buyer.

Tampa,, Florida, United States

Norsk Hydro ASA has its headquarters in Norway with operations throughout the world. In the Americas there are subsidiaries at sites across Canada, the US and Latin America. The operations cover all of Hydro's core business areas: Agri, Aluminium and Oil and Energy. The corporate head office is in Tampa, Florida.

Bergen, Norway

Novenco develops and produces air handling equipment and systems that are marketed and distributed through an international network of representatives and subsidiaries all over the world. More than 80% of production is exported.

Bergen, Norway

Odfjell, an international company with head-quarters in Bergen, Norway, is a leading company in the global market of transporting chemicals and other speciality bulk liquids as well as providing related logistical services. The fleet totals about 100 ships, trading both globally and regionally, of which 55 are owned by the group. Odfjell, including through its various subsidiaries and joint ventures, owns and operates parcel tankers and tank terminals. Gross turnover is close to USD 1 billion and the consolidated total assets are about USD 1,8 billion.

Trois-Rivieres - Quebec, Canada

Over the past 37 years, PROMMEL and its subsidiaries have been offering a variety of services to their customers, such as : Storage of liquids and solids Marine agency Production plants Rail-to-truck transhipment Stevedoring Liquefying and bagging Trucking Our competitiveness allows us to offer high-quality services, as does our range of activities. Even today, PROMMEL inc. remains a family business, ever driven by the same sense of entrepreneurship. In a world of constant change, we are able to adapt and to innovate, always remaining one step ahead of our competitors. We hope to have the opportunity to do business with you. Should you require any help, or additional information, or wish to tour our facilities, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mariestad, Sweden

Mexico

To provide conditions that will encourage investment in industry, and to strengthen port-related services by creating business opportunities for the local, state, national, and international communities. To become Latin America's leading industrial port and a viable commercial port for the Mexican Pacific. To foster favourable conditions for the development of industrial clusters that will add value to their products and stimulate a high level of sustained growth in the regional and national economies. As part of its commitment to quality and continuous improvement, the Port Authority (API) has established the following QUALITY POLICY. Who we serve in the Port Administration, we compromise to satisfy the needs of our clients, through the continuous improvement of the processes and services, as well as to prevent and mitigate, in the environment of competence, the adverse impacts to the medium environment, to prompt the development national port performance, and to promote a culture of preservation of the environment, based on the Quality Management System and Environmental, complying with Objective, the regulations and the applicable legislation. OBJECTIVE OF QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL 1. To achieve the integration of the System of Management of the Quality and Environmental, maintaining the certificate ISO 9001:2000 and obtaining the certificate ISO 14001:1996, during the 2003. 2. to establish and/or to improve the operational controls for mitigate the environmental impacts negatives that affect to the quality of the water of the bodies receptor. 3. to obtain and/or to maintain the certification of Clean Industry or Environmental Fulfillment of Each Port Administration to the 2005. 4. Sensitize to the cessionaries and services suppliers of the Port’s Administration , so that they implement a System of Management of the Quality and/or Environmental Administration. 5. To increase the efficiency of the processes of each Port Administration , regarding the of the previous year. 6. To increase the performance of the resources of each Port Administration .

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Radio Holland Marine was founded in 1916 by a number of leading Dutch shipping companies with the purpose of installing, maintaining and operating maritime radio stations. In the years to follow the company acquired a world-wide reputation as a maritime electronics specialist. Today Radio Holland Marine is a leading system house specialising in innovative, efficient, and functional solutions in the field of satellite- and radio communication, automation, observation and navigation systems. We supply, integrate and install high-quality sophisticated on-board electronic equipment for the benefit of deep-sea navigation, the offshore industry, fishing industry, coastal and inland shipping, but also for dredgers, survey- and research vessels and mega yachts. Radio Holland Marine acts as a consultant in the field of overall on-board electronic infrastructure. A complete range of quality products from well-established manufacturers allows us to offer every customer tailor-made solutions varying from supply and installation to engineering, project management, shore-based maintenance, traffic accounting and training. In addition we offer fast and reliable service through a world-wide network of subsidiaries and branches along the international shipping routes.

India

The Raj Shipping Agencies Limited was incorporated in 1991. The company is promoted by Adi N. Mehta and Roshni A. Mehta, having a stake of 53 per cent and 41.7 per cent respectively. The company is engaged in bunkering, lighterage and towage activities. The company owns a fleet of water barges, heavy lift barges, lighterage barges, offshore supply vessels and tugs. The company has two subsidiaries namely: Raj Transport & Trading Company Raj Shipping Agencies The turnover of Raj Shipping Agencies Limited for FY1999-2000 was Rs. 65.10 million. Future plan The company plans to acquire higher horse power tugs and supply vessels.

Slidell,, LA, United States

The management of RioGroup focuses exclusively on development and expansion of its subsidiaries, RioInternational Terminals and Associated Cargo Pool (ACP). RioInternational specializes in expediting loading and discharge of ships' cargoes on a worldwide basis. However, the company”s primary focus is in the Americas and the Caribbean area. Related activities and services include marine consultancy, project cargo management, and port captaincy. Also, negotiating and contracting for ocean transportation, stevedoring, barging and trucking contracts. Associated Cargo Pool represents and protects the interest of charterers, shippers and receivers. The company’s services are provided 24/7 through personal and continuous attention, supplemented by a state-of-the-art, web-based system for communications, operations, documentation and information. All RioGroup Companies operate from corporate headquarters in Slidell, Louisiana,located just a few miles from downtown New Orleans.

San Diego, CA, United States

SAIC has over 35 companies, subsidiaries and equity partners. The SAIC family of companies is committed to delivering superior performance and technology to our clients. Our wholly owned and majority-owned companies rely on the same strategy of employee ownership to attract and retain top talent and motivate them to provide superior results for our clients.

London, United Kingdom

SKS OBO Limited, Bermuda, is a joint venture company owned by subsidiaries of Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S, Norway(KGJS), and Compañia SudAmericana de Vapores S.A., Chile (CSAV). SKS OBO Limited controls 10 110,000deadweight and 1 96,000deadweight Ore-Bulk-Oil (OBO) Carriers. The concept of ships that are able to load both wet and dry cargoes is not new, however it has been refined in recent years to counter the operational shortcomings of earlier generations of such vessel. The criticisms levelled at older generations of OBOs have been answered one by one by the design of the vessels in the SKS fleet. Technical Management of the SKS fleet is handled by V.Ships Norway in Oslo. Commercial Management with Pine Limited in Bermuda, who through an agency agreement have appointed Pelican Shipping Limited in London as their Commercial Managers. KGJS has interests in other shipping companies, of which Gearbulk is probably the most well known. This makes possible certain economies of scale and a pool of knowledge in specific areas, of which SKS is able to take advantage. Both KGJS and CSAV are visionary companies with plans for the future. KGJS had ordered from Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea a further two OBO carriers of 121,000dwt as well as a number of 160,000dwt Suezmax tankers for delivery during 2003. These will be commercially managed by Pelican Shipping Limited alongside the SKS OBOs.

San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

ShipVertical Internet Group, Inc. ("ShipVertical") is a Vertical Marketplace that unites business partners in the shipping industry to transform the supply chain management globally. ShipVertical offers innovative, complete, customized e-commerce solutions to all maritime businesses. Organizations involving ship owners and ship operators/managers to manufacturers, distributors, brokers, agents, intermediaries and suppliers are invited to capitalize on the unique opportunity and enjoy unprecedented benefits in a number of different areas including marketing, sales, procurement, distribution and delivery

Hamburg, Germany

For more than a hundred years Siemens has been well known in the marine business as a successful vendor geared towards increased value for operators. Siemens specializes in the design, manufacture and commissioning of electrical equipment for all types of merchant ships, naval vessels and submarines. As a turn-key solutions provider, Siemens has the power to take responsibility for the complete electrical-system on board ships. Systems made by Siemens help to operate ships safely, efficiently and compatibly with the environment. Our latest propulsion system, the podded propulsion system SSP (a joint develop-ment with Schottel GmbH), has been successfully launched to the marine market. Siemens is experienced in conversions and repair, especially when it comes to tight time frames. All over the world Siemens' subsidiaries offer service and after sales support.

Cyprus

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Interests in two deepwater blocks on the Brazilian continental shelf were awarded to Statoil in the country’s seventh offshore licensing round of October 2005. This brought the total number of blocks in which the group is involved off Brazil to seven, including three where it serves as operator. These holdings are BM-CAL-7, BM-CAL-8, BM-CAL-10, BM-J-3, BM-ES-11, BM-ES-594 and BM-C-539. Water depths on this acreage varies from 1,000 to 2,700 metres. Brazil produces more than 1.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, and has many projects in the development pipeline.

India

The Tata family of enterprises comprises 91 companies in seven business sectors. This section lists all these companies under the sectors in which they operate, besides the two promoter companies of the Group. Visitors can, by clicking on the relevant links, get a profile of individual companies, their subsidiaries (if any), their products and services, contact details, etc.

London, United Kingdom

The world's oldest seafarers' charity committed to the well-being of all professional seafarers