Maritime Directory

Richmond,, VA, United States

Dedicated to providing the finest transportation services available, "K" Line is customer focused. Specialists in vessel, ocean terminal, and double-stack train operation and movement for containerized and RORO (Car Carrier) cargo, "K" Line has built a tradition of service excellence and reliability. "K" Line's far reaching infrastructure of vessels, terminals, double-stack trains and containers all dedicated to providing a full range of transportation services, plus the knowledge and experience of dedicated "K" Line people, make up the foundation of what is "K" Line America.

Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia

ASA works to promote the interests of Australian ship owners and operators, ship managers and towage operators. ASA aims to foster the growth of a cost effective Australian merchant marine. Through its lobbying, research and representative functions, the Association is primarily concerned with the following objectives: <li>To do everything practicable to increase the competitiveness and quality of operations of owners and operators of Australian controlled international shipping and Australian coastal shipping; and <li>To act as a focal point of contact for the Australian shipping industry with governments, other sectors of the economy, the trade union movement, international organizations and the community generally.

New York,, NY, United States

The Apex Marine Group is comprised of Apex Marine Ship Management Co., L.L.C. and Apex Bulk Carriers. The company history dates back to 1967, when it purchased its first tanker from the Lemos group. Over the years Apex has been involved in the construction, ownership and management of VLCC’s, clean and dirty product tankers, handymax and panamax bulk carriers, container vessels, ro-ro’s and other special purpose vessels. Business relationships during the 1970’s and 1980’s included companies such as Crowley Maritime, Lasco, Texaco, Amerada Hess, Ultramar, and American Petrofina. The company has also worked with the Agency for International Development and the Israeli Grain Mission in bulk grain movements. In addition, we have managed vessels for the United States Maritime Administration and Military Sealift Command and participated in the “Operation Desert Storm” and “Maintain Democracy” campaigns. In 1998, John Calicchio purchased the assets of Apex Marine Corporation and embarked on an aggressive vessel acquisition program. Over a two-year period the company acquired eight (8) handymax bulk carriers that operate in the international bulk commodity trade. We presently have relationships with organizations like Atlas Shipping A/S, Armada Shipping SA, China Ocean Shipping, EDF & Man, Lauritzen AS, Oldendorff Carriers, Tschudi & Eitzen, Van Ommeren Clipper and others. The group manages its assets and conducts operations from our corporate offices that are located in lower Manhattan.

Montreal,, Quebec, Canada

CN: North America's Railroad CN is a leader in the North American rail industry. Following its acquisition of Illinois Central in 1999, WC in 2001 and GLT in 2004, as well as its partnership agreement with BC Rail in 2004, CN provides shippers with more options and greater reach in the rapidly expanding market for north-south trade. We are a more efficient railroad: CN has one of the best operating ratios in this industry and is committed to moving more freight, more quickly and with fewer assets. We are a more connected railroad: CN is the only railroad which crosses the continent east-west and north-south, serving ports on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts while linking customers to all three NAFTA nations. We are a more diverse railroad: CN revenues derive from the movement of a diversified and balanced portfolio of goods including petroleum and chemicals, grain and fertilizers, coal, metals and minerals, forest products, intermodal and automotive.

New Orleans, LA, United States

Founded in 1933, Canal Barge Company, Inc. is a privately owned, independent marine transportation company headquartered in New Orleans, LA. We have made cargo movements to virtually every part of the world that can be reached economically by barge. We own or operate over 500 boats and barges on the inland waterways and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

Chennai, India

The Port of Chennai, located on the North-East tip of the state of Tamil Nadu, is an artificial harbour on the Coromandel coast of Southern India. The port serves to a well-developed hinterland extended over the Southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The port was conceived long back in 1875 with the construction of harbours. During the period of Second World War between 1939-45, the port felt acute congestion due to high influx of materials. This had driven the need for capacity enhancement of the port to cater to the increasing levels of cargo movement. The Government initiated a decisive approach towards capacity expansion of the port. Jawahar Dock was then commissioned in 1964 with the financial assistance of World Bank. An outer harbour was commissioned in 1971 as a part of the ports continuous development. The new member of the Chennai Port family was christened as Bharati Dock. During the post-independence era, the port of Chennai has evolved as one of the major container handling ports of the country conforming to all international standards. The port of Chennai is fast emerging as a preferred destination for export of non-traditional cargo like cars and industrial boilers. Future plan The port has created 10,000 sq. metres of concreted yard for parking of cars and is looking forward to become a specialised car exporting port of the country.

United States

Columbia Terminals is a public bulk liquid storage and warehouse facility located on the Hackensack River in South Kearny, New Jersey. Columbia's bulk storage includes tanks ranging in size from 27,500 to 500,000 gallons. Tank materials of construction are carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel. The entire facility is designed and built to include storage of flammable products and hazardous materials. Columbia Terminals is a total distribution center. Columbia Terminals can act as your off-site distribution and warehousing department. Rail or truck movement can easily be accommodated from our conveniently located South Kearny terminal which is close to major highways and provides daily service by Conrail. Columbia can also custom design and develop the needed storage facility for your product. The following is a list of services that Columbia Terminals provides: Tank Storage Tank Car to Tank Truck Transfers Product Repackaging Product Warehousing Quality and Service Quality Control and Inventory Tank Truck Leasing

Zwijndrecht, Belgium

As part of the DEME Group (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering), DI is a worldwide acting marine and dredging contractor.

Edison, NJ, United States

EasyLink Services Corporation facilitates over 800,000 transactions every business day. Serving over 20,000 companies, including more than 300 of the Fortune 500 and 400 of the Global 500, EasyLink's networks facilitate transactions integral to the movement of money, materials, products and people in our global economy. We help our customers become more competitive by providing them with today's most secure, efficient, reliable and flexible means of conducting business electronically.

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.

Vicksburg, MS, United States

Golding Barge Line specializes in the movement of refined petroleum products, petro-chemicals, and chemical products throughout the entire US inland waterway system.

Romford,, Essex,, United Kingdom

Membership organisation dedicated to the promotion of safety and efficiency in the handling and movement of goods by all modes.

Lemont,, IL, United States

Barge towing Fleeting services Movement of dry bulk commodities by barge Barge terminal services on the upper Illinois River Shipyard services

San Francisco, CA, United States

The objectives of the ILWU are: First, to unite in one organization, regardless of religion, race, creed, color, sex, political affiliation or nationality, all workers within the jurisdiction of this International; Second, to maintain and improve the wages, hours and working conditions for all of its members without discrimination; Third, to educate the membership of this organization in the history of the American labor movement and in present day labor problems and tactics; Fourth, to secure legislation in the interests of labor and to oppose anti-labor legislation. from the Constitution of the ILWU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ILWU The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has approximately 42,000 members in over 60 local unions in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. An additional 3,500 members belong to the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, which constitutes the Union's Marine Division. Another 14,000 members belong to the autonomous ILWU Canada

Borough Road, London, Great Britain (Uk)

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London, United Kingdom

Lloydslist.com carries the entire daily content of Lloyd's List including news, special reports, shipping movements, casualties, currencies and stock exchange prices

1210 Corbin Street, Elizabeth,, New Jersey, United States

Maher Terminals, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent, multi-user container terminal operators. Maher is not only a vital link in the cargo movement chain, we are responsible for helping our customers compete in the world marketplace by handling their cargo as expeditiously and economically as possible. We do not take that responsibility lightly. Maher is a leader in the development of innovative cargo documentation and management systems and we are constantly enhancing our facilities, upgrading our equipment and expanding our portfolio of customer services.

Palmetto,, FL, United States

Port Manatee is the fifth largest of Florida's 14 deepwater seaports. It ranks first among the Sunshine State's west coast ports in container movements. Port Manatee is Del Monte's largest U.S. port facility and one of the port's highest revenue-producing tenants. Approximately 2,000 used cars and trucks are exported each month from Port Manatee to Central America. It ranks number one nationally for importing frozen concentrated orange juice and is the nation's leading export location for citrus juices and beverages.

Jakarta,, Indonesia

Marindolestari Guna is a marine-cargo-transportation company founded in 1984, and now operates cargo barges to satisfy the marine transportation needs of customers in Indonesia and its neighbouring countries. Our extensive fleets of long-range tugs and barges move cargoes throughout Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. With full coverage of the Indonesian archipelago from Sabang to Merauke, we can deliver cargoes anywhere in Indonesia, including the remotest jungles of Irian Jaya. Marindolestari Guna specializes in the transportation of aggregates, asphalt, coal, heavy equipment and logs. With over 15 years of experience, we provide timely and efficient cargo movement service. Our team of experienced personnel in our headquarters in Jakarta and representative office in Maluku (East Indonesia) is ready to help you with your marine cargo movement needs.

London, United Kingdom

MaritimeData was formed in 1998 to develop a new Internet based information service for the maritime industry. In June 1999 the company was acquired by Strategic Software offering their client base, and the shipping industry as a whole, an internet based information service. MaritimeData's services are based on data compiled from expert sources, all of whom are specialists in their field. Details of our data source partners. The service has been developed by MaritimeData's own team of IT personnel who have extensive experience in the Maritime Industry. MaritimeData strives to be new and unique - exploiting the latest technology the product is regularly enhanced with additional data and functionality.

Auckland City,, New Zealand (Aotearoa)

The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) is the government agency with the job of protecting the community from potential risks arising from international trade and travel, while facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods across the border. Our Maori name - Te Mana Arai o Aotearoa - translates as the authority that screens and protects New Zealand.

Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates

Ocean Bulk Shipping, Dubai, was established in 1997 as a limited liability Company to carry on the business of Shipping and the activities include Ship broking, Ship Management, Agency, Freight Forwarding, Bunkering etc. Thus, established only a few years ago, Ocean Bulk Shipping may be a new entrant into this area, but, the people behind the Organization are old hands in the profession having vast experience in Shipping and Shipping related activities. In reality, the Firm was established at the behest of Shipowners / Traders (Charterers) who were friendly with the people behind this incorporation, especially with the M.D., Mr. O.V. Babu who started his Shipping Career in Dubai in early 80's and was associated with big trading houses for movement of their dry bulk ( sulphur, urea, MOP and the like ) of various origins primarily to Indian sub continent and to various other destinations. This afforded him and his colleagues who joined hands with him excellent contacts with Shipowners / Charterers worldwide who were only too keen to be involved with these experience people who were familiar to them and hence, to cater to their interest and requirements on personalized basis, the Firm 'Ocean Bulk Shipping' was incorporated as a limited liability Company.

Grangetown,, Middlesbrough,, United Kingdom

· PD Ports Limited is owned by Canadian based Brookfield. Brookfield is a global asset manager focused on property, renewable power and infrastructure assets, with over $100 billion of assets under management. PD Ports was bought by Brookfield in November 2009. PD Ports is a high performing specialist ports business offering a wide variety of supply chain services to improve customers’ international product and material movements into and out of – as well as within – the UK. PD Ports employs over 1200 members of staff, and generates an annual turnover of over £115 million from many UK locations. PD Ports operates throughout the UK from bases at many key ports and logistics centres. The 3 business interests of PD Ports are: Port Operations– is split into two business streams – bulks and unitised and includes: Teesport: one of the top 4 UK ports, with flows of containers, bulk traffics and finished cars, handling almost 40 million tonnes of throughput p.a. Humber & Small Ports: owners and/or operators of ports on the Humber estuary, Rivers Trent and Ouse, and at Medina Wharf, Isle of Wight. Service offerings include ships’ agency, chartering and stevedoring services. Logistics: PD Logistics offers warehousing, recycling and distribution services at UK locations throughout the North East, Humberside & East Anglia, including at Felixstowe.

Long Beach, CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach is one of America’s premier seaports and a trailblazer in goods movement and environmental stewardship. Trade valued annually at more than $100 billion moves through Long Beach, making it the second-busiest seaport in the United States. Everything from clothing and shoes to toys, furniture and consumer electronics arrives at the Port before making its way to store shelves throughout the country. Specialized terminals also move petroleum, automobiles, cement, lumber, steel and other products.

New Orleans, LA, United States

Ideally located at the mouth of Mississippi River, the Port of New Orleans is America’s gateway to the global market. New Orleans has been a center for international trade since 1718 when it when it was founded by the French. Today, the Port of New Orleans is at the center of the world’s busiest port complex — Louisiana’s Lower Mississippi River. Its proximity to the American Midwest via a 23,330-kilometer inland waterway system makes New Orleans the port of choice for the movement of cargoes such as steel, grain, containers and manufactured goods.