Maritime Directory

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.

Riviera Beach, FL, United States

The Port of Palm Beach, known as the "Gateway to the Caribbean," is a diverse port that handles containers, bulk and breakbulk commodities, as well as cruise passengers.

Richards Bay, South Africa

Port of Richards Bay is a major South African port specializing in bulk cargo handling, including coal, minerals, and other commodities.

Dallas, TX, United States

Rekerdres & Sons Insurance Agency is a presidential award-winning boutique insurance agency in Dallas specializing in ocean marine cargo insurance and soft agricultural commodities since 1953.

New York,, N.Y., United States

Rigos Chartering, Inc. arranges transportation of bulk commodities and oil cargoes worldwide, and is involved in the sale of vessels.

Dallas, Texas, United States

ST Services (ST) is one of the largest independent petroleum products and specialty liquids terminaling companies in the world. ST operates 48 terminals in 20 states‚ the District of Columbia‚ and the United Kingdom with a total storage capacity in excess of 35.6 million barrels (4‚500‚000 M3). ST’s 44 years of experience in the terminaling business handling a wide range of liquid materials including petroleum products‚ specialty chemicals‚ commodities‚ food grade products‚ and more recently dry bulk materials‚ qualifies ST as an industry leader.

Saint John,, New Brunswick, Canada

The Saint John Port Authority is a locally managed international seaport on the Atlantic seaboard, handling diverse cargo including breakbulk, containerized, and bulk commodities with extensive berthing facilities and low tariffs.

Delta,, BC, Canada

For general freight products, consumer goods and regulated commodities, Seaspan Coastal Intermodal Company provides a daily, scheduled truck and trailer ferry service between our conveniently located terminals on the Mainland at Tilbury in Delta, and on Vancouver Island at downtown Nanaimo and Victoria (Swartz Bay).

Woking,, Surrey, United Kingdom

Smith Rea Energy provides metering, calibration, testing, inspection, certification, auditing, consulting, and training services to ensure quality, safety, and sustainability in energy and commodities sectors.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Spectrum Shipping (SPECSHIP) Services, Inc. has Shipowner, disponent, time charterer Owners worldwide, Charterers of many commodities and products, such as rice, wheat, corn, peas, lentils, beans, oats, lead, zinc and copper concentrates, sands, steels and various project cargoes. Our customers range from the small trading company to the largest multi-national, publicly traded companies doing shipments worldwide. The brokers are experienced in all aspects of ocean transportation, letter of credit financing, cargo sampling and laytime statements. The Mission Statement of "SPECSHIP" is to provide innovative and dynamic shipping solutions to all of our Clients. Through our various alliances worldwide we are in a position to ensure all ports worldwide are thoroughly covered. For further information and/or shipping inquiries please contact the company.

Steadfast Engineering Co Ltd is a leading UK-based manufacturer of threaded fasteners including studbolts, anchor bolts, turbine bolts, structural bolts, and associated pipeline commodities, serving global onshore and offshore industries since 1976.

Edinburgh, Great Britain (Uk)

We are a long established but modern independant shipbrokers and shipping and forwarding company based in the UK and can offer Ships Agency and forwarding for all types of commodities and vessels from 15kgs to 150,000 tonnes

Tampa,, Fl, United States

TECO Ocean Shipping is the largest U.S.-flagged dry bulk ocean carrier, transporting coal and various bulk commodities globally with a fleet of tug-barge units and ships.

Port of Liverpool, United Kingdom

The Mersey Docks & Harbour Co. operates the Port of Liverpool, providing strategic port locations and expertise across a wide range of commodities, supporting efficient logistics and sustainable trade.

Townsville, Australia

The Port of Townsville is Northern Australia's largest container and automotive port, a leading exporter of copper, zinc, lead, sugar, fertiliser and molasses, handling over 30 diverse commodities and serving as a strategic defence and cruise port.