Maritime Directory

Oakland,, CA, United States

In mid-2001,GATX Logistics was acquired by APL Logistics and GATX Logistics changed its name to APL Logistics. In addition, two other entities also changed theirs. GATX Freight Systems became APL Logistics Freight Systems. And GATX eLogistics Corp. became APL Direct Logistics. The benefits of GATX Logistics becoming part of APL Logistics are many. Our geographic reach is more substantial because of APL’s presence in the Asian markets. Our scope of services is broader because of the long list of services APL Logistics offers, such as Expedited Air Services to manage air shipments and International Intermodal Express (IIX) for moving less-than-container-load shipments. If you have any questions about the integration of GATX Logistics and APL Logistics, please visit us on the web at www.apllogistics.com. APL Logistics, Inc. is one of the largest asset-based providers of contract logistics services. It helps businesses manage their supply chain logistics through a variety of integrated services, 3,200 employees and a comprehensive network throughout the continental United States, Mexico, Canada, Central America and South America.

Melbourne,, Victoria, Australia

We manage ships safely! The ASP Ship Management Group is uniquely structured with autonomous fleet management units in key geographic locations, who are responsible for their own fleet of ships.

France

9,000 ships are included with as yet unpublished details. 1,200 service strings are detailed, showing partners, frequency, port rotation, ships deployed. Lines are arranged both geographically and by operators. A powerful search engine helps you in selecting the ship you need. This information is completed by statistical and analysis sections. Data is constantly monitored to ensure the information is up to date.

Narragansett, RI, United States

ASA is a marine science consulting firm with headquarters in Narragansett, Rhode Island and affiliate offices in the France, Australia, California and Brazil. ASA offers consulting services, software packages, training, and field studies, including monitoring services, to serve our clients' needs. ASA's mission is: To create reliable and cost-effective solutions to environmental problems in surface waters. To supply supporting, specialized consulting services for engineering projects. To manage information with user-friendly computer models, integrating geographical information systems (GIS) display capabilities, environmental data monitoring, and modeling

Vika, Oslo,, Norway

Welcome to SKULD Assuranceforeningen Skuld provides Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance to shipowners and charterers all over the world. Its purpose is to "offer mutual insurance against third-party liabilities and losses incurred in direct connection with the operation of the entered vessels." The Club also offers Freight, Demurrage and Defence (FDD) cover to its members. Established in 1897 in Oslo, Norway, some 50 % of the tonnage entered in the Association is still Scandinavian-controlled, reflecting the club’s traditional balance between Scandinavian and non-Scandinavian business. Its other important markets are most Western European countries, Russia, Singapore, China incl. Hong Kong and USA. With its established and strong position in "mature" markets such as Norway and Denmark, the largest growth potential is currently in Greece and Asia. In addition to its head office in Oslo, Skuld has offices in Copenhagen, Bergen, Piraeus and Hong Kong. World-wide, the organisation has a staff of some 135 members, all employed directly by the Association. The Club can also draw on an extensive network of correspondents - such as the New York-based Anchor Marine, established in 1998 as an exclusive correspondent for Skuld, which assists the Club in the large number of US-related matters. As a mutual association, the Club is owned and controlled directly by its members. The President & CEO reports to the Board of Directors. The Rules of the Association specifies the division of powers between the President & CEO, the Board of Directors, the Committee and the Annual General Meeting. In 2000, Skuld was reorganised through the establishment of a total of nine syndicates, each with an overall responsibility for one or more geographical markets. A separate energy syndicate, based in Oslo and in charge of global operations in the energy field, was also established. Skuld is one of thirteen members of the International Group of P&I Clubs which work closely together in reinsurance and other matters of common interest. In August 2001, Skuld entered into a strategic partnership with Royal & SunAlliance which i.a. has an extensive, world-wide portfolio in Hull & Machinery insurance. Initially, the two partners will offer a joint one policy fixed premium cover for vessels up to 3000 GT, and seek to co-ordinate the activities of their technical departments. Other areas of co-operation are likely to follow suit.

Houston,, Texas, United States

BJ Services Company is a leading provider of pressure pumping services worldwide. BJ also provides casing and tubular running services, process plant and pipeline services, and specialty chemical services in selected geographic markets.

Grimsby, South Humberside, United Kingdom

The name derives from the original trading title of "The Great Grimsby Coal, Salt and Tanning Company". Coal to fuel the galley stoves; salt to preserve the food; tanning to waterproof the sails, ropes and nets. The company was founded in 1873 as a co-operative of vessel owners who required a reliable continuity of goods and services so that their vessels could put to sea and ply their trade. As the reputation for reliability and value for money spread, Cosalt grew. Not only geographically and product wise, but in the type of customers the company serviced. Waterproof Clothing is not just the prerogative of the mariner but of anyone working outdoors - rope will moor a vessel and secure a load on a lorry - salt did preserve food, but now that food is stored in Cold Stores, Cosalt manufacture Cold Store Clothing - ensuring the safety of a sailor is no different to providing a worker with personal protective equipment; Cosalt bridged the gap between the marine and industrial market place.

Netherlands

Shortsea shipping means the movement of cargo and passengers by sea between ports situated in geographical Europe or between those ports and ports situated in non European countries having a coastline on the enclosed seas bordering Europe. Shortsea shipping includes domestic and international maritime transport, including feeder services, along the coast, to and from the islands rivers and lakes.

Phoenix,, AZ, United States

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a natural resources company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. FCX is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum, and a significant gold producer.

Lemmer,, Friesland, Netherlands

GITC is an international publishing house with more than 15 years experience in: + Providing information at the right level + At the forefront of worldwide information dissemination in the international surveying and mapping fields of geomatics and hydrography + Expert in publishing professional magazines, specialised publications and market reports throughout the world. + Competent partner for consulting and intercession in the fields of geomatics, hydrography and surveying-related activities.

Jersey City, NJ, United States

Global Terminal & Container Services, Inc., located in the Port Jersey area of New York/New Jersey harbor, is the closest container terminal to the harbor entrance, saving an average of four hours in vessel transit time compared to terminals in the Port Newark/Elizabeth area. Geographically, Global Terminal is also ideally positioned for the cargo growth projected by the NY/NJ Port Authority and in anticipation of that growth Global is continually investing in improvements to facility and equipment that utilizes the latest technology to maximize stevedoring and terminal handling efficiency. Complementing our location, facility and equipment are the men and women of Global Terminal, both management and ILA workforce are highly experienced in marine and terminal operations and dedicated to the continuous improvement of service to our customers.

Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Products and Services: Consultants - Geophysical; Geographical Information Systems; Geological Consultants; Geoscience Services; Hydrographic Consultants

Kitakyushu City, Japan

The Port of Kitakyushu is located in east of Asia, near to other Asian countries and keeps close relations with them in history. There is only 230km from Pusan in Korea, and Chinese principal trade ports, such as Shanghai, Qingdao and Dalian, are within the radius of 1000km, same distance as Kanto area. Domestically the port is in the centre of Kyushu and Chugoku region, since old times it has been thriving on the important geographic location as a vital link between Kyushu and Honshu.

County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Great Britain (Uk)

The Port of Larne offers the shortest sea route to Great Britain, a geographical advantage which no other port in Ireland can match.

Denmark

Leica Geosystems solutions and systems for positioning, surveying, mapping, navigation, industrial measurement,defense and security, machine guidance, cadastral, construction, photogrammetry, mining and engineering,and other surveying and measurement applications. Measuring systems include high precision GPS, total stations, theodolites, levels, GIS, software, aerial cameras and hand held measurement devices.

Heerbrugg,, St. Gallen,, Switzerland

Leica Geosystems solutions and systems for positioning, surveying, mapping, navigation, industrial measurement,defense and security, machine guidance, cadastral, construction, photogrammetry, mining and engineering,and other surveying and measurement applications. Measuring systems include high precision GPS, total stations, theodolites, levels, GIS, software, aerial cameras and hand held measurement devices.

Houston ,, Texas, United States

Lone Star opened in January 1997 to serve the growing transportation needs of Houston's energy market. Two years after opening Lone Star joined forces with R.S. Platou to form Lone Star R.S. Platou. Lone Star RS Platou has grown into one of the leading brokers houses in the US conducting business in all market segments from ULCC's to Handymaxes, Crude oil, Products, Chemicals, LPG, LNG and CNG. Through the combined efforts of our spot desk and our Sale and Projects (S&P) department we cover all types of transactions from spot charters to multi year time charters and S&P. Lone Star RS Platou's customer base includes all the major U.S. oil companies and most of the trading companies as well. Through our extensive broker network we are able to fully satisfy our customer's needs worldwide. Lone Star seeks to maximize its Houston-based geographic advantage by hosting an annual tanker seminar put on by Platou's research group and numerous other industry-wide functions throughout the year. The partnership allows Lone Star to pool research activities of two of the world’s largest ship brokering companies. We can therefore offer analysis and presentations of all tanker markets in order to assist our clients.

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.

Barneveld, Netherlands

Cranes, Davits, Deck Equipment & Survival Systems Ned-Deck Marine - or NDM for short - is a dynamic and fast growing manufacturer of life-saving appliances, located in the geographical centre of the Netherlands (Barneveld). Founded in 1996, NDM has rapidly grown to become one of the leaders in the lifesaving industry (see NDM History). Our activities are focused on the need for safe and reliable types of gravity davits (using winch and wire rope), free-fall systems and davits for rescue boats / raft handling. Additionally we also manufacture a complete range of stores / provision cranes.

Napa,, CA, United States

Nova Group, Inc. is a general engineering contractor with its home office and fabrication facility in Napa, California. The Napa location is favorably positioned near three major airports that allow aggressive management and support of construction operations that at times have spanned from Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean to the middle-east nation of Israel. The vastness of our operational vision geographically allows us to support our vertical niche federal markets installing hydrant fueling systems for the Air Force and National Guard on air bases under contract either with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command or the Corps of Engineers, and constructing wharves and piers for the Navy and Coast Guard. When we do venture overseas, it is always for a U.S. Department of Defense client that has procured our services and expertise for a U.S. funded project abroad. Nova's resume of outstanding, quality, and safe projects in our niche markets is without equal. Nova also participates in several project delivery methodologies including: * Requests for proposals * Design/bid/build * Invitations to bid * Design/build * Indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and Joint ventures with select strategic partners * Private, negotiated. Nova has acquired a state of the art hydraulic dredging fleet to both complement our waterfront operations and to provide environmentally sound maintenance dredging services. Nova has also found commercial applications for its expertise participating in commercial airport, energy and waterfront activities.

Houston,, TX, United States

PennWell MAPSearch is an information provider to the oil, gas, electric and related industries. Information is published as paper map and CD-ROM products or licensed as either GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or CAD formats.

Swinoujscie, Poland

Port Handlowy Swinoujscie has favorable geographical position (comparing with other Polish sea ports - the shortest distance from western sea trade routes), convenient access from Pomeranian Bay and good road, railway and river connections with hinterland. Total cargo handling capacity of Port Handlowy Swinoujscie amounts to ca 12 million tons yearly.

Northern Gateway, Hull, Great Britain (Uk)

The Port of Hull is one of the UK's leading foreign trading ports and this position is maintained by a constant programme of capital investment in the development of new facilities and services. The port's position on the north bank of the River Humber also provides a major geographical advantage for transport links in to and out of the UK. As a result, the port has very strong short-sea trade links with Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic, in addition to world-wide deep-sea services. Hull is also well connected to the UK's national motorway network, allowing a market of 40 million people to be reached within a four-hour drive. In addition, there are direct rail connections to the deep-water berths in King George Dock. Hull is the UK’s leading timber port, and is the only passenger port on the Humber estuary, handling some one million passengers a year.

Plymouth, Devon, Great Britain (Uk)

ABP’s operation within the Port of Plymouth is centred at Millbay Docks, which comprises a tidal basin with 13 ha of water situated within the impressive natural harbour known as Plymouth Sound. The port’s good road communications, combined with an advantageous geographical position, ensure that it is well placed to continue to expand its trade with the Continent.