Maritime Directory

Seattle,, Washington, United States

America Cargo Transport offers containerized service from U.S. Gulf ports to ports in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mediterranean, East Africa, and West Africa

Brownsville, TX, United States

" The Port of Brownsville will be a leader in developing economic opportunities, improving the quality of life, creating the best transportation facilities possible, and exhibiting high standards of public administration...all with the goal of making the Brownsville area a great place to live and do business."

Wilmington,, NC, United States

Fillette, Green Shipping Services Corp. has 82 years at the wheel. We are vessel agents and freight forwarders, serving the Gulf Ports since 1916.

Freeport, TX, United States

Port Freeport has continued to make improvements to its facilities while implementing its Strategic Master Plan. Prodjects currently underway are: Construction of Dock A (750 ft. dock) is nearing completion · The expansion of an open storage yard was completed · Port Freeport has experienced tremendous growth in truck traffic. On average 6000 trucks per month are visisting Port Freeport for pick up and delivery of cargo. · The port’s mobile container crane apron work area expansion has been completed · Port Freeport has widened its access channel to allow for the passage of 100,000 dwt ships · Port Freeport’s deep berthing area has been deepened to 70 ft. This area has become a preferred site for specialized cargo business sucha as heavy lift pieces and drill rigs Port Freeport is a niche port and is always willing to cater to our clients specific needs. Port Freeport has established Foreign Trade Zone #149 and is currently working on expanding this general purpose zone to areas in the northern parts of Brazoria County. Port Freeport Tonnage Statistics Tonnage 747,839 Domestic Tonnage 164,555 Total Tonnage 912, 934 During FY 1999-2000 annual ship calls were 164. There has been a 27.6% increase in barge calls for Port Freeport. Currently, Dole Liner Express is the only liner service to and from Central America with stops in Freeport. The primaryimport cargo is bananas and other fruits form Central America. Port Freeport is now recognized asn the nations top banana port of the Gulf Coast. Port Freeport is a thriving port with all the necessary components to be a full service port. Port Freeport’s 45 foot deep, 400 foot wide and 3.5 mile long channel quickly brings in vessels up to 80,000 dead weight tons from the Gulf of Mexico to the harbor. Port Freeport is currently implementing an aggressive expansion program that has dredged our deep berthing area to 70 feet and we are now actively working toward the extension of “A” dock to 750 feet. The port has a Gottwald 280 multi-purpose mobile crane, which has the capacity to perform twenty-five container, moves per hour or be outfitted to handle lifts in excess of 100 tons. Port Freeport has continued to acquire equipment and proceed with expansion plans to provide enhanced services to its clientele. Contrary to some larger Gulf ports, Port Freeport still offers personal, tailor-made service to its customers. In addition, Port Freeport has on site warehouse and transit shed space in excess of 400,000 square feet. Foreign Trade Zone #149 is active at Port Freeport. The FTZ permits unique incentives to Port Freeport’s clientele. An active FTZ may allow for the deferral, reduction or possible elimination of duties. Port Freeport maintains an inventory of developable properties that could meet most any needs of its’ clients. In 1999, Port Freeport handled more than 872,000 metric tons of neo-bulk, breakbulk, containers and liquid bulk commodities. Port Freeport is truly a multi-purpose port. Dole Fresh Fruits, Chiquita Brands, Inc and American Rice are a few of the companies that call Port Freeport Home.

Port Allen, LA, United States

The deep-water Port of Greater Baton Rouge is situated at the convergence of the Mississippi River (part of the Inland Waterways System) and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, which links major Gulf ports between north Florida and south Texas. This strategic location provides ready access to the nation's heartland via nearly 15,000 miles of inland water transportation, as well as to the Gulf of Mexico and ocean trade lanes to and from Latin America and the rest of the world. A 45-foot deep channel is maintained from the port to the Gulf by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Houston,, TX, United States

Texas Ship Services LLC provides the following services: Full Line of Marine Provisions Deck, Engine, Cabin, Galley & Bonded Stores Fire & Safety Equipment Complete Life Raft Sales & Service Minor Ship Repairs & Fabrications US GULF PORTS SERVED: TEXAS: Houston; Texas City; Galveston; Freeport; Port Lavaca; Point Comfort; Corpus Christi; Beaumont; Port Arthur; Port Neches; Nederland; Orange; LOUISIANA: Lake Charles; Baton Rouge