Maritime Directory

1121 Geneva 1,, Switzerland

AB Shipping was founded in 1997 and holds exclusive contracts with major oil trading houses for the transportation of crude oil and refined products. AB shipping provides a full service of chartering, operations and demurrage for their clients. With offices in Geneva, the U.K and the Channel Islands AB Shipping operates in all sectors of the oil and gas tanker market enabling clients to manage freight costs more effectively.

St. Catharines,, Ontario, Canada

Algoma Central Marine operates the Corporation's modern fleet of 23 dry-bulk cargo vessels. 14 of the dry-bulk ships are fitted with self-unloading gear enabling the vessel to discharge cargo without the aid of shore-based equipment. The remaining 9 dry bulk ships, used primarily in the grain and iron ore trades, unload by means of shore-based equipment. 20 of the dry-bulk vessels operate exclusively within the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway; and 3 have extended operating limits into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Eastern Seaboard of Canada. The dry-bulk vessels range in size from 650' (192m) to 730' (222.2m) in length with cargo capacities up to 35,000 m.t.

London, United Arab Emirates

The UK's leading ports group, ABP owns and operates 21 ports all around the UK and handles approximately a quarter of the country's seaborne trade. Its ports are: Ayr, Barrow, Barry, Cardiff, Fleetwood, Garston, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Silloth, Southampton, Swansea, Teignmouth and Troon. ABP also has a property division which is responsible for managing the Group's extensive land and property assets. Issues relating to land that is used for port operations may involve anything from managing tenancy agreements to renegotiating leases, or providing expert advice on property-related matters when a disposal or acquisition is being considered. In addition, ABP's property division negotiates and manages the disposal of land and property that has been identified as non-core to the ongoing ports and transport business, adding value by securing alternative planning consents and infrastructure where appropriate.

New York, NY, United States

Broadband Maritime offers the first widely affordable broadband communications solution for ships at sea. For a low, flat monthly rate, Broadband Maritime provides an integrated communications system together with a resilient, stabilized antenna designed specifically for maritime conditions. Installation and maintenance are included. The system delivers “always-on” global connectivity at 64 Kbps enabling robust email, ship-shore voice calling, fax services and Internet access. Higher speeds will be available in 2005. Broadband Maritime delivers superior data communications, connection speeds and reliability for what most maritime communications budgets expend today. Associated rates for dialed calls will dramatically lower ship-shore voice communications expense. Service includes a real-time call management system for online, real-time accounting of official calls as well as calling cards for crew. Broadband Maritime is a US based telecommunications service provider founded in 1999 as ePCX.com Inc. Its principals are uniquely experienced in adapting technology to lower data and voice communications costs in markets where expensive bandwidth is the norm.

Atlanta, GA, United States

Cendian is the premier chemical and plastics lead logistics provider. Leveraging a solution that combines best-in-class technology with a preferred partner network, Cendian delivers superior supply chain efficiencies, improved on-time performance and wider global reach for its clients. Cendian offers immediate cost savings with no upfront capital investment, enabling our clients to better compete in today’s economy. Our extensive chemical shipping expertise is coupled with a network of over 300 preferred logistics service providers operating worldwide. We ship across all modes of transportation (bulk truck, dry van, marine, rail and air) into and out of more than 80 countries, providing our clients with the most comprehensive logistics services available. In today’s environment of margin pressures and global competition, you need every advantage. Cendian understands the importance of ensuring that your shipments get to their destinations safely and with certainty – no matter where they are in the world.

Buffalo, NY, United States

For more than 45 years, Conax Buffalo Technologies has been a leading supplier of custom designed temperature sensors and sealing glands for a wide variety of applications in every industry, from process control to aerospace. Conax Buffalo Technologies is a fully integrated manufacturer with extensive in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, enabling us to provide superior products and services to our customers. Markets Served: Conax Buffalo Technologies offers sensing and sealing solutions for virtually any application. A few of the industries we serve include: Petroleum; Steel; Power Generation; Chemical; Industrial; Aerospace; Marine; Semiconductor; Fabrication; Nuclear; Food Processing; Pharmaceutical; And many more!

Bracknell,, England, United Kingdom

Exel is a multi-modal, multi-industrial global logistics organization with a clear, customer-focused strategy that continues to provide competitive advantage enabling us to address our customers supply chain challenges with our expertise and solutions. The four cornerstones of this strategy (global coverage and local strength; integrated capability and breadth of solutions; consistent processes and occupational excellence; skilled people and supply chain expertise) closely match the growth market in which we operate. We are a global company with a single brand and a clear mission—to create new value in the supply chain for our customers, employees and shareholders. Our strategy and business model make us ideally positioned to develop within the logistics marketplace, meeting our customers' needs with innovative solutions that bring together the best of our people, processes and core capabilities. Our core expertise in contract logistics and freight management, supported by consultancy services, information management and focused specialist services means that we can significantly reduce logistics costs for our customers, whilst at the same time improving efficiency and enhancing levels of customer service. These core services have evolved over a long period of time, are available globally and can be purchased on a stand alone basis. We continuously review the effectiveness of how these services are delivered to our customers to ensure that they continue to meet the need of the markets in which they operate. We believe that this commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence is a significant element of our global uniqueness.

Dafundo, Estremadura, Portugal

FROM A NEEDLE TO AN ANCHOR FUDGE MARINE IS YOUR MARINE PARTNER IN PORTUGAL, MAJOR SUPPLIERS TO THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANIES, PROVIDING A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES TO OVER 500 CUSTOMERS. DUE TO INCREASING FINANCIAL PRESSURE ON SHIP OPERATORS, EITHER TO CONTROL OR REDUCE RUNNING COSTS, OUR TEAM, LIKE MANY OTHER MODERN SUPPLIERS, PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE INDUSTRY. FOLLOWING THE MOVES OF SHIP OPERATORS TO BRING HIGH STANDARDS TO THE INDUSTRY, WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO QUALITY, BOTH IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, STANDARD OF SUPPLIED GOODS, AND QUICK REPLY. BY UNDERTAKING SEVERAL DIFFERENT SUPPLIES AND SERVICES, WE TRY HARD TO ORIGINATE REDUCTION IN MANAGEMENT TIME AND COST, ENABLING CUSTOMERS TO USE A SINGLE CONTACT FOR VARIOUS INQUIRIES/ORDERS. THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY IS AT A CROSS-ROADS. ONLY COMPANIES PROPERLY ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED WILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE NEW CHALLANGES AND EXPLOIT THE COMING YEARS. HOPING TO KEEP SERVING YOU IN THE FUTURE!

Jacksonville,, Florida, United States

Since it's inception, Landstar's road to success has differed from most other transportation providers. The company is one of the nation's largest transportation services companies without owning a single truck. All Landstar operating companies are certified to ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standards. Landstar's extensive network is comprised of approximately 1,000 independent sales agents, thousands of business capacity owners who supply more than 8,000 power units, and over 10,000 contract carriers enabling the company to call on a massive variety of equipment to handle any request. From the transport of industrial cranes to life-saving heart valves, Landstar can accommodate most customer requirements. Driven by America's entrepreneurial spirit, the company utilizes innovative technology and communications systems that enable its network of business to successfully compete in today's tough transportation market. Each party's vested interest in the shipment of goods creates a synergistic network of interdependent transportation experts. Working together, they ensure each customer receives the safest most reliable cost-effective transportation solutions for every shipment. The result is a solid financial base with profitable business and great return for investors.

Morgan City, LA, United States

Louisiana Machinery Power Systems offers the entire line of Caterpillar Marine Propulsion Engines. Engines are available in five rating classes each tailored to your application. Whether it's a high performance boat, a commercial fishing vessel, service or work boat application, Louisiana Machinery Power Systems can supply you with the right Caterpillar engine to fit your needs. Our Marine specialists are equipped with "Marine Power Pro" software to quickly select and quote the marine engine that is best suited to your new construction or repower needs. Louisiana Machinery Power Systems is dedicated to quality Caterpillar Marine Engine product support throughout Louisiana's waterways and Gulf Coast. Our two dedicated engine repair facilities are located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Belle Chase and Morgan City. These facilities provide dockside service and highly trained field service technicians. Most technicians have offshore experience and passports enabling our customers to receive specialized engine services when necessary wherever they work, worldwide.

Netherlands

Nile Dutch Africa Line has its own particular method and approach to marine transport, derived from long term expertise in the trade to West Africa. Our approach has been identified with establishing precisely the type of vessels required for this particular area of the world. This way we satisfy both the needs of our clients as well as enabling our operation to effect rapid handling of the goods. The versatility of the ships we employ, allow for the handling and accommodation of any type of cargo from heavy-lift to sensitive and fragile goods, north and south from the various territories. Nile Dutch Africa Line has contracted stevedores that provide a first class dedicated service. This underpins the efficient and safe load and discharge operations as well as securing the rapid turn round of the vessels. Throughout West Africa we have appointed qualified agents that more than supplement our coastal operation which has resulted in NDS being recognized as the market leader in the West African trade. Central to achieving the quality level we have undoubtedly obtained, is the underlying strength of our global organization. The strong 'Nile Dutch' culture is characterized by a no-nonsense mentality and creativity. The organization is designed to remain flexible and adaptive to the ever-changing environment. Short communication lines with dedicated agents worldwide and own representatives and offices in the African ports provide fast and efficient information. The know-how about the West Africa market and specific regional situations is self-evident. Furthermore, years of maritime experience and a fleet of modern Ro/Ro ships make Nile Dutch Africa Line the best choice to represent your transport to West Africa.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Private/Neutral Marketplaces – E-procurement software enables companies, organizations and government to establish private or neutral marketplaces enabling them to interact electronically with their vendors. • Electronic Procurement – E-procurement capabilities significantly increase efficiencies by streamlining paper flow and reducing time spent generating quotes. • Request for Quotes – Buyers can submit RFQ’s to multiple suppliers in minutes, assuring the best price for products purchased. • Direct Purchases – Buyers can purchase directly from preferred suppliers using direct purchase. • Folder Management – Frequently purchased items, or complex RFQ’s, can be stored to folders for later retrieval. • Tracking and Reporting – Buyers can track all expenditures using the software, resulting in immediate and long term cost savings. • Central Product Database - The purchasing engine, or Quick Select features a central database of hundreds of thousands of product descriptions, providing a standard set of information that both buyers and suppliers understand. • Quick Deployment – Using the central database of product descriptions buyers or suppliers can be up and running on the system within minutes. • Eliminates System Integration – Using the central product database, suppliers indicate which product descriptions they carry, eliminating the costly process of system integration. • Import/Export Utility to Accounting Packages – Accounting departments are able to capture the complete history for the company’s procurement expenditures and import the data into legacy accounting systems. • Creates Electronic Invoices/PO’s – E-procurement software reduces paper flow through the proprietary Master Tracking Document that creates matching invoices and purchase orders electronically. • Accounting Codes – Buyers can easily assign accounting codes to product descriptions on the site, eliminating the costly and time-consuming process of manually assigning codes. • Customer Relations Management – E-procurement software features an easy-to-use system for managing the exchange of important information between buyers and suppliers. This information is always kept with the purchase for future reference. • The Bottom Line – E-procurement can save companies up to 20% on purchasing by streamlining the procurement process.

Swaythling,, Southampton, United Kingdom

Marine stabilized satellite antennas for DBS/DTH and VSAT applications at sea, offering WaveCall Marine Satellite Telephone Service enabling Internet-at-Sea.

New York, NY, United States

TRADEPAQ provides rules based documentation and settlement automation solutions that help companies get paid faster, increase capital efficiency, decrease fulfillment lead times, and reduce operating costs.

Houston,, TX, United States

The Hendrix Group specializes in preventing, investigating, and solving problems involving mechanical and corrosion-related failures of equipment, components, and products. An important component of our services is helping clients extend equipment life and prevent failures by assisting with materials selection for new processes and new plant construction. Improving quality processes and equipment reliability through development of fabrication standards and specifications, equipment inspection programs and vendor audits forms a third leg in helping clients reduce capital and maintenance costs. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies in the chemical, refining, oil & gas, and pulp & paper industries, to the insurance/legal community, to companies involved in manufacturing and in providing engineering and construction services. Our experience in metallurgical engineering is supported by a network of consulting associates in related engineering disciplines, including mechanical and civil engineering. These associations permit us to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving, enabling us to provide a range of engineering services to clients.

Belgrade,, Serbia, Yugoslavia

Since its foundation at the mouth of the river Sava at Danube, Belgrade has been important trade and traffic center. Simultaneously with the establishing of the town, its port was also developing enabling the town to grow more rapidly. Preserved written records describe this vividly: " ... the large and well constructed port below the Kalemegdan fortress could accommodate a large number of trade vessels..." or " Many small ships, barges and boats animated the picture of the quay..." At the new location, on the Danube river and under the name "The Port of Belgrade" the harbor operates since the year 1961.

Haifa,, Israel

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is one of the largest container-shipping companies in the world. Zim offers transportation services along most of the major international trading routes to customers throughout the world. From its corporate headquarters in Haifa, it operates an intermodal system, which combines sea, land, and air transportation, enabling the Company to provide fast, reliable, frequent, and complete door-to-door services around the world. Since its establishment in 1945, service to clients through modernization and improvement has always been the hallmark of our company.