Maritime Directory

Williamsville,, NY, United States

American Steamship Company (ASC) is a pioneer in Great Lakes vessel transportation, specializing in bulk cargo shipping.

Halifax,, NS, Canada

Atlantic Container Line provides reliable transatlantic cargo shipping and Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) services with a focus on safety, reliability, and proactive care for container and oversized cargo.

United Kingdom

Atlantic Container Line Agencies (UK) Ltd provides reliable transatlantic cargo shipping services specializing in container, roll-on/roll-off (RORO), and oversized cargo with a focus on safety and reliability.

Hamburg,, Germany

Atlantic Container Line Deutschland GmbH provides reliable transatlantic cargo shipping services specializing in container, roll-on/roll-off, and oversized cargo with a focus on safety and weatherproof transport.

København Ø, Denmark

Hilding Bidsted founded Bidsted & Co. A/S in Copenhagen on 2nd September 1940. For nearly a decade, the company’s core business was carrying coal for Danish coal traders. In the booming post-war period, the company expanded its activities, primarily servicing Danish coaster and bulk-carrier owners. The company has been instrumental in bringing and refining the Danish shipping market to its present high standard. Today, the company is involved in all areas of dry cargo shipping, including – but not limited to – sale and purchase, commercial ship management, and charter and operation of cargo contracts. Our list of customers worldwide includes Investeringsgruppen Danmark, Korn- og Foderstof-kompagniet (KFK) of Aarhus, First Steamship of Taipei, Shih Wei Navigation of Taipei, Lauritzen, D/S Torm, Pioneer Navigation, D/S Norden, Taiwan Wallem of Tapei, T&E Bulkers, Maersk Bulk and Armada.

Italy

Bottiglieri di Navigazione SpA is an Italian shipping company specializing in maritime transport services.

Newport West, Kingston, Jamaica

Import and Export services from Kingston, Jamaica.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) is a world-class provider of complex marine solutions, operating the largest fleet of self-unloading vessels and offering dry bulk cargo shipping and handling services globally.

Singapore,, Singapore

With a team of over 50 experienced brokers covering petroleum, chemical, vegetable oil, and dry cargo shipping in international markets, we provide an extensive range of services to the shipping community. These include spot and contract chartering, time-charter, sale & purchase, shipping consultancy, general agency, etc. Eastport Maritime has grown from a modest four-member operation in our first year of business to a diversified shipbroking group of 130 personnel worldwide. Since 1995, we have established offices in China, the USA, and Europe to better serve our international clientele. In the constantly evolving global environment, Eastport Maritime will continue to pursue opportunities for expansion and remain focused on building our strength in the Asia Pacific region.

London,, United Kingdom

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners represents the interests of owners, operators and managers of dry cargo shipping and works closely with the other international associations to promote a safe, high quality, efficient and profitable industry.

Kolkata, India

India Steamship Company Limited, incorporated in 1928 and promoted by K. K. Birla Group, operates in dry bulk and wet cargo shipping with subsidiaries including ISS Shipping Services Limited and ISS Shipping & Trading Services Limited.

Centro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

LIBRA - Linhas Brasileiras de Navegacao SA is a Brazilian shipping company based in Rio de Janeiro, specializing in maritime transport services.

Peru

Linea Amazonica Peruana SA operates maritime transport services in Peru, specializing in river navigation and cargo shipping.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Lykes Lines Limited, LLC is a Tampa-based cargo shipping company with a history dating back to the early 20th century, specializing in trade to and from the United States.

Geneva,, Switzerland

Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) is an international shipping line founded in 1970, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, offering cargo shipping, logistics, passenger transport, and healthcare services globally.

Wilmington, NC, United States

The North Carolina State Ports Authority operates the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, providing intermodal cargo shipping solutions with rail connectivity and refrigerated cargo handling.

Panama

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

The Port of Thunder Bay is a Canadian port authority managing the largest port on the Great Lakes, facilitating cargo shipping and logistics services in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Wittmund/Carolinensiel, Germany

Reederei Warrings is a family-run shipping company in its fifth generation, offering excursion trips, ferry services, and freight transport to the island of Wangerooge.

Nuuk,, Greenland

Royal Arctic Line A/S is Greenland's shipping company, operating liner shipping routes connecting Greenland with the global market and managing operations in the 13 largest ports across Greenland.

Heysham,, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Seatruck Ferries Limited operates freight ferry services from Heysham, United Kingdom, specializing in roll-on/roll-off cargo transport across the Irish Sea.

United States

Sydney, NSW, Australia

The major focus of Shipping Australia, as a peak industry body, is both to promote and advance the interests of ship owners and shipping agents in all matters of shipping policy and safe ship operations. Shipping Australia’s members cover many of the major Australian and international ship owners, operators and agency companies involved in bulk, tanker, general cargo shipping, container, passenger and tramp trades, covering liner conference and independent services. Llew Russell - CEO Shipping Australia It also provides Secretariat services to the many liner companies and agencies that are members of conferences, consortia and joint services that have their agreements registered under Part X of the Australian Trade Practices Act. It is in a unique position to reflect the views of all shipping companies servicing the Australian trades and to effectively represent their needs. Shipping Australia keeps their members informed of developments affecting the industry and represents the industry on many committees involving governments, port authorities and other government and non-government bodies. It also has close working relationships with many organisations (both national and international) that work with or in support of the shipping industry. The membership includes many valued associate corporate members and individuals who provide services to shipping or have an interest in the activities of the industry. Shipping Australia also provides a forum for discussion and the exchange of information between members and other parties, researches and compiles data on the industry and maintains formal contacts between the industry, interest groups and the general public. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Objectives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia’s objectives are to influence government and other bodies to adopt policies that: Support and promote the development of a regulatory environment which supports the reliable supply of efficient shipping services. Implement and support actions taken which are aimed at reducing the costs of shipping services. Improve the quality of service to Australia’s exporters and importers. Expand the opportunities for shipping services focusing on world’s best practice and safe operating procedures. Raise the image and public perception of the shipping industry. Expand the information and databases of value to its members. Cooperate with all government and non-government organizations in the pursuit of these objectives. Ensure that any legislation/regulations adopted in Australia have a positive impact on shipping and are in accordance with Australia’s international obligations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia helps shape and promote the policies of the shipping industry in Australia and internationally. The exchange of information between members and the timely advice on developments that might impact on the industry is an invaluable service provided by Shipping Australia. While some issues are company specific and members may choose to handle them individually they know that Shipping Australia can offer them either administrative support or more broad based industry support from all members becoming involved through the committee process. However the savings that Shipping Australia are able to achieve for shipping companies of whatever type or nationality, amount to many millions of dollars and represent excellent value for all members. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contribution To The Australian Economy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shipping Australia represents an industry that makes a massive contribution to the Australian economy. It carries more than $155 billion worth of cargo in and out of Australia each year; It employs more than 14,000 people either at sea or onshore; It carries more than 150 thousand passengers each year; It carries more than 3 million containers (20 Foot Equivalent Units) every year; It carries more than 485 million tonnes of bulk cargo each year; and There are more than 22,000 ship visits to Australian ports each year

Washington,, DC, United States

The Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program (SCOOP) promotes the use of short sea shipping to reduce highway congestion and improve freight transportation efficiency in the United States.

South Korea