NOL LINE

The company Neptune Orient Lines began life in 1968 as Singapore’s national shipping line, wholly owned by the Singapore Government just as it was becoming clear that containerisation was the way of the future.
Today, NOL Group has grown to be a major force in global container transportation and logistics through our industry-leading container transport brand APL and our supply-chain management arm APL Logistics. We have more than 11,000 staff globally and transport more than two million forty-foot containers each year.
A key event in the life of our company was a 1997 merger which saw the coming together of two complementary leaders in the global supply chain. This combined the strengths of Singapore based NOL Group with APL (formerly American President Lines), a company with roots back to the early days of the United States’ rise as a global industrial power. As such, our heritage actually dates back to 1848 when APL’s first precursor was established. In 2008 our company will celebrate 160 years of life.
Going for goldAmerican entrepreneur William Henry Aspinall had the good fortune to found the Pacific Mail Steamship Company (later to become American President Lines) to work the Oregon to Panama mail run with his first vessel the S.S. California just in time to catch an explosion of demand following the discovery of gold in California.
Trialing a San Francisco to China run with its vessel The Colorado in 1867, the company went on to add US West Coast capabilities in the 1870’s and launch the first Far East service connecting California with Yokohama and Hong Kong in 1895.
By the 1940’s the company was nationalised for a period after expanding rapidly under the charismatic ownership of timber magnate Robert Dollar. It was re-named American President Lines just prior to the Second World War, which saw many of the vessels in the APL fleet in active wartime service. Further details on APL’s rich history are here Out of the boxAmerican President Lines was one of the first shipping lines in the world to sense the customer benefits of containerisation. In 1958 APL’s CEO Ralph Davies, an oil-man, ordered a fact-finding mission to 26 major ports to assess readiness for containers around the world. Despite a skeptical industry, around 25% of all APL cargoes in the Pacific were containerised a decade later, with the figure leaping to nearly 60% by 1973. The exponential growth in world trade that accompanied containerisation has remained a key growth driver for both APL and NOL. For more than 25 years world trade has been growing twice as fast as the world economy, fuelled by the growing trend towards global manufacturing.
Birth of NOL
On the other side of the Pacific, Neptune Orient Lines Limited was formed in December 1968 by the Singapore Government in an effort to develop and support the newly-independent Republic’s economy.
The company’s initial fleet of just five vessels faced tough competition from well-established players during those early days including large British and European consortia which had dominated the major trade routes since the 1820’s.
Against tremendous odds, NOL charted a path of growth – expanding into new trades with new services. By 1973 the company’s fleet was 20-strong and by the mid-1970s NOL had turned its first profit under the leadership of Managing Director Goh Chok Tong, who went on to become Singapore’s second Prime Minister.
In its early days NOL, as a young company, was not tied either to tradition or a large fleet of soon-to-be outmoded ships. Flexibility and creative thinking became the company’s hallmark.
The 1970s marked the true era of containerisation – an opportunity which NOL seized with investments in new purpose-built vessels. NOL entered the Asia-Europe trade as part of the ACE consortium with partners OOCL and K Line, while the company’s foray into the key Trans-Pacific trade began with a standalone service.
The company’s highly successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 1981 reflected a ‘coming of age’ for NOL, raising S$155 million to fuel further growth, expand the company and diversify ownership beyond the Singapore Government. As NOL continued to broaden its horizons around the world, it reinforced its position at home as one of Singapore’s leading corporates with the opening of a global headquarters, the NOL Building, in 1983.
The maturing NOL Group continued to grow landside capabilities to augment its liner business, and by the early 1990s had diversified into the lightering business with oil and petroleum product tankers – under the brands AET (American Eagle Tankers) and NAS (Neptune Associated Shipping).
Joining forcesPrior to joining forces with NOL, APL continued to build on its reputation for service innovation by investing strongly in ‘inter-modal’ capabilities - the seamless transfer of containerised shipments between ship, train, and truck.
APL grabbed superior transit times and reliability for customers and led the pack in visibility via tracking technology. Notably, in 1984 it introduced ‘stacktrain’ technology to double train capacity by stacking containers two-high on specially designed railcars. During the early 1990’s the company grew its liner network in China.
The coming together of NOL Group and APL in 1997 provided the critical mass to compete globally on the major container trades and also brought with it key terminal hubs in Asia and North America along with the valuable intermodal transport network in the US.
Following the merger, APL was adopted as the major container shipping brand for customers, while NOL remained as the holding company listed on the Singapore stock exchange and the well-known face of the company for investors.
The company’s capability at managing supply chains became an area of increasing focus. This saw APL Logistics established as a separate business unit in 2001, along with sustained investment in leading-edge IT systems and e-commerce tools to support the operating companies.
The company has supported customer trends towards ‘modularisation’ of manufacturing. Industries such as electronics and automotive have trained their suppliers to make standard components, such as car transmissions, or sub-assemblies that can be used in a range of products, allowing much greater flexibility and the ability to source materials from a range of production locations globally.
As part of this move to broaden and strengthen its container transportation services, NOL completed the divestment of its tankering businesses AET and NAS in 2003, to concentrate on the company’s core liner and logistics services.
The Singapore Government has been a strategic shareholder in the company from the time of NOL’s formation in 1968. As at November 2006 the shareholding of Singapore’s Government-owned investment company Temasek Holdings stood at 68% of NOL’s issued capital.
In recent years the burgeoning container trade from Asia – particularly China – has enabled NOL to pursue strategic growth and leverage the company’s expertise in Asia. With our strong global presence the Company has been well placed to service explosive growth in international trade flows.
NOL todayThe NOL Group’s brands, APL and APL Logistics, are leaders in the global container transportation industry with more than 11,000 employees providing services in over 140 countries. NOL is the largest shipping and transportation company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX).
We are active in tackling a range of key issues in the global supply chain on behalf of our customers including changing security requirements, the increasing importance of China and India, challenges facing the Panama Canal and infrastructure-related congestion in North America.
As we move towards 2010 the company remains even more focused on the product-sourcing requirements and international transport needs of our global customer base.

NACHIPA LINE

The history of Naviera Chilena del Pacífico S.A. (NACHIPA) began when Mr. Arturo Fernández Zegers, a visionary businessman, entered the maritime business world. In the early years, he supplied the Braden Cooper Company – El Teniente Mine - with scrap iron until in the face of dwindling reserves, he acquired an old dredger for scrap, but saw that he could transform it into a merchant ship. The steamship that emerged became the “Huelén”, Don Arturo’s first venture– albeit unsuccessful – into the ship owning business. Nevertheless, the maritime idea had already taken hold of the visionary young entrepreneur. With experience under his belt, his great energy and formidable business skills, Don Arturo Fernández joined Mr. Ivor Davis – along with a select group of investors – to create the shipping company, Naviera Chilena del Pacífico S.A. Thus, on June 30, 1948, NACHIPA was authorized to enter and develop the maritime, fluvial, lake & land transport industry.Despite the difficulties of the post-war era, the shipping project was finally afloat and ready to set sail. With the acquisition of the “Don Thompson” steamship from Compañía Carbonífera e Industrial de Lota, NACHIPA began transporting the coal company’s own mineral. NACHIPA’s first vessel was baptized “Algarrobo”.
From that point onwards, new ships were acquired and new transport contracts secured, thereby offering & implementing maritime services in line with the needs of the industry and transforming NACHIPA into an ever improving company.
Coal, Chilean nitrates, copper, iron, forestry products, fertilizers and grains all travel aboard NACHIPA’s ships. With the Chilean flag flying proud, they develop new traffic routes hand-in-hand with the various import & export industries of our country and the other American nations. A national company, a great family, whose spirit has enabled it to overcome each of the hurdles posed along its path, always attentive to the ever changing and demanding needs & requirements of the shipping business. Through the acquisition of ships with greater cargo capacity & technology, NACHIPA sails toward the future, with more than half a century's experience in its wake.

MOL LINE

The iron-hulled steamer HIDEYOSHI MARU begins ocean transport of Miike coal from Kuchinotsu (Japan) to Shanghai.
1884
Osaka Shosen Kaisha (OSK Lines) is founded.
1930
The high-speed cargo ship KINAI MARU is launched, and covers the Yokohama-New York route in 25 days and 17.5 hours, well below the industry average of 35 days.
1939
The ARGENTINA MARU and BRASIL MARU are built and launched as cargo/passenger liners on the South America route. These vessels represent the state-of-the-art in Japanese shipbuilding at the time.
1942
Mitsui & Co. spins off its shipping department to create Mitsui Steamship Co., Ltd.
1961
World's first automated ship, the KINKASAN MARU, with an engine room operated entirely from the bridge, is launched. Automation reduces the number of seafarers from 52 to 38.
1964
Japan's shipping industry undergoes a major consolidation, with mergers creating six companies -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) by a merger of OSK Lines and Mitsui Steamship, Japan Line, Ltd. (JL) by a merger of Nitto Shosen and Daido Kaiun, and Yamashita-Shinnihon Steamship Co., Ltd. (YSL) by a merger of Yamashita Kisen and Shinnihon Kisen.
1965
Japan's first specialized car carrier, the OPPAMA MARU, is launched.
1968
MOL, JL, and YSL launch the full containerships AMERICA MARU, JAPAN ACE, and KASHU MARU, respectively, on the Japan-California route.
1983
LNG carrier SENSHU MARU is launched.
1989
Japan's first full-fledged cruise ship, the FUJI MARU, is launched, ushering in the era of leisure cruises in Japan.Navix Line is established by the merger of JL and YSL.
1990
The Fuji Maru's sister ship, the NIPPON MARU, joins the fleet.
1993
Crew training school is established in Manila.
1994
MOL Safety management System is certified under ISM Code and ISO9002.
1995
Container route service through a strategic international tie-up called The Global Alliance (TGA), begins.The first double hull very large crude carrier (VLCC) the ATLANTIC LIBERTY, is launched.
1996
Liner business department acquires ISO9002 certification.
1998
The New World Alliance (TNWA) is inaugurated.Car carrier division earns ISO9002 certification.
1999
New Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is established by the merger of MOL and Navix LineMOL Japan is established.
2000
MOL Environmental Policy Statements are issued.
2001
MOL Group Corporate Principles are established.
2003
All departments at the Head Office and MOL-operated vessels acquire ISO14001.
2005
MOL participates in the UN-backed Global Compact.
2007
Safety Operation Supporting Center is established in the Head Office.MOL Group logo mark is introduced.Training vessel SPIRIT OF MOL is launched

MATSON LINE

Matson Navigation Company's long association with Hawaii began in 1882, when Captain William Matson sailed his three-masted schooner Emma Claudina from San Francisco to Hilo, Hawaii, carrying 300 tons of food, plantation supplies and general merchandise. That voyage launched a company that has been involved in such diversified interests as oil exploration, hotels and tourism, military service during two world wars and even briefly, the airline business. Matson's primary interest throughout, however, has been carrying freight between the Pacific Coast and Hawaii.
In 1887, Captain Matson sold the Emma Claudina and acquired the brigantine Lurline, which more than doubled the former vessel's carrying capacity. As the Matson fleet expanded, new vessels introduced some dramatic maritime innovations. The bark Rhoderick Dhu was the first ship to have a cold storage plant and electric lights. The first Matson steamship, the Enterprise, was the first offshore ship in the Pacific to burn oil instead of coal.
Development of Tourism
Increased commerce brought a corresponding interest in Hawaii as a tourist attraction. The second Lurline, with accommodations for 51 passengers, joined the fleet in 1908. The 146-passenger ship S.S. Wilhelmina followed in 1910, rivaling the finest passenger ships serving the Atlantic routes. More steamships continued to join the fleet. When Captain Matson died in 1917 at 67, the Matson fleet comprised 14 of the largest, fastest and most modern ships in the Pacific passenger-freight service. When World War I broke out, most of the Matson fleet was requisitioned by the government as troopships and military cargo carriers. Other Matson vessels continued to serve Hawaii's needs throughout the war. After the war, Matson ships reverted to civilian duty and the steamers SSs Manulani and Manukai were added to the fleet - the largest freighters in the Pacific at that time.
The decade from the mid-20s to mid-30s marked a significant period of Matson expansion. In 1925, the Company established Matson Terminals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, to perform stevedoring and terminal services for its fleet. With increasing passenger traffic to Hawaii, Matson added the S.S. Malolo in 1927. The Malolo was the fastest ship in the Pacific, cruising at 22 knots. Its success led to the construction of the liners Mariposa, Monterey and Lurline between 1930 and 1932.

Wartime Service
Immediately after the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the passenger liners Lurline, Matsonia, Mariposa and Monterey, and 33 Matson freighters were called to military service. The four passenger liners completed a wartime total of 119 voyages, covered 1 1/2 million miles and carried a total of 736,000 troops. The post-war period for Matson was somewhat difficult. The expense of restoration work proved to be very costly and necessitated the sale of the Mariposa and Monterey, still in wartime gray. In 1948, the Lurline returned to service after a $20 million reconversion. Two new Matson hotels were built on Waikiki in the 1950s, the SurfRider in 1951 and the Princess Kaiulani in 1955. In 1955, Matson undertook a $60 million shipbuilding program which produced the South Pacific liners Mariposa and Monterey, and the rebuilt wartime Monterey was renamed Matsonia and entered the Pacific Coast - Hawaii service.

Introducing Containerization in the Pacific
In 1956, a research department was established and its first major assignment was to develop the most modern, efficient and economical means of transporting cargo to and from Hawaii. The result was Matson's freight containerization program, which revolutionized Pacific cargo carrying. In 1958, Matson’s S.S. Hawaiian Merchant departed San Francisco Bay carrying 20 containers on deck, inaugurating containerization in the Pacific. When the Hawaiian Citizen entered service in April 1960, with a capacity for 436 24-foot containers, it was the first all-container carrier in the Pacific service. The fleet improvement program continued, with Matson freighters converted to combination container and bulk sugar or to container and automobile carriers.
With the focus on containerization growing, Matson divested itself of all non-shipping assets, including its Waikiki hotels, which were sold to the Sheraton Corporation in 1959.
A major ship construction program was undertaken in the late 1960s. When the S.S. Hawaiian Enterprise (later named Manukai) entered service in March 1970, it carried a record load of 1,165 containers and clipped more than a day from the regular 5 1/2 day run from the mainland to Hawaii. Also in 1970, in line with the decision to concentrate on its Pacific Coast-Hawaii freight service, Matson sold its passenger vessels and suspended its Far East service. In 1969, Matson became a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., strengthening the business ties that formally date back to 1908, when A&B invested $200,000 to acquire a minority interest in Captain Matson’s company.

Building a Service Designed to Meet a Growing Hawaii Economy
With the focus sharpened, Matson concentrated its efforts on developing a fleet of the finest containerships in the Pacific Coast - Hawaii service and on modernizing and otherwise improving terminal operations. This effort resulted in the construction of the containerships Manulani, Manukai, Maui, Kauai, and the ro-ro vessels Lurline and Matsonia. In 1985, two unique container barges, the Haleakala and Mauna Loa, were introduced to Matson's Neighbor Island fleet. In 1991, the ro-ro Neighbor Island barge, Waialeale, was constructed and added to Matson's Neighbor Island Service and in 1992, the diesel-powered containership MV R. J. Pfeiffer was added to the fleet.
Equally important, Matson focused on developing an industry-leading Customer Support Center in the 1990s, providing customers with “one call does it all” customer service. That effort resulted in the creation of a Customer Support Center in Phoenix in 1995. The philosophy behind centralized customer service was extended to the Internet in subsequent years, allowing customers to have the same “ease of use” in doing business with Matson online as they had with dedicated customer service teams.
In February 1996, Matson and APL inaugurated a 10-year alliance agreement which allowed both carriers to cost effectively serve their respective markets; for Matson, this involved the domestic trade of Guam - Micronesia and for APL, international ports in the Far East. The most prominent aspect of the agreement for Matson involved the purchase of six APL container ships and certain APL-owned assets in Guam for $164 million. The agreement was revised in January 1998; for Matson, the primary benefit of the revised agreement involved the establishment of a direct service from the U.S. Mainland to Guam, reducing transit time from 13 to 10 days. Two new diesel-powered containerships, MVs Manukai and Maunawili, were introduced to the fleet in 2003 and 2004, respectively.

Diversification
In 1987, Matson formed Matson Intermodal System, Inc. as an intermodal marketing company (IMC) arranging North American rail and truck transportation for shippers and carriers. The company grew steadily through the ‘90s and gained industry recognition as one of the nation’s leading IMCs. In 2003, the company was renamed Matson Integrated Logistics in recognition of its continued growth and expanded service offerings.
In 1999, Matson and Stevedoring Services of America, Inc. (SSA) appointed SSA Terminals as the manager of terminal and stevedore operations at Matson Terminals, Inc.'s facilities on the West Coast. MTI continues to operate Matson's container stevedoring and terminal services in Honolulu. In 2000, Matson Terminals, Inc. in Honolulu commenced with a $36 million terminal improvement project, which involved converting the facility to a wheeled facility and adding new computer technology, such as Digital Global Positioning Systems (DGPS), to improve overall operating efficiencies

KLTL LINE

K Line Total Logistics® (KLTL®) is the newest addition to the venerated “K” Line portfolio of integrated global transportation solutions. Established in 2002 in response to diversifying customer needs, KLTL® represents the new model for global logistics – a fully integrated one stop supply chain management solution.
At KLTL® we recognize that challenges in the supply chain will resonate throughout the entire organization. As each supply chain is unique, our first priority is to listen to your needs. Through utilizing our sophisticated web-based technology solutions and the expertise of our group companies, KLTL® is a true logistics partner for its clients. No matter how complex your logistics challenge may be, you can count on us to deliver the solution.

HANJIN LINE

Hanjin Shipping announced that its Busan New Port Phase 2-1 Terminal started its operation today as Hanjin Shipping’s 4,000TEU class ship Hanjin Los Angeles made its call at the terminal.
Operated by Hanjin Shipping’s subsidiary, Hanjin New Port Corporation, this new terminal is sitting on an approximately 696,300㎡ of land with 3 berths that can accommodate 3 of 50,000Ton class ships at the same time. With depth of 18m, mega-sized vessels over 10,000TEU can sail in and out freely.
In cooperation with Hanjin Shipping’s logistics IT specialist, Cyberlogitec, Busan New Port Phase 2-1 Terminal established the world’s first automated horizontal yard crane system. Also, they are expecting most efficient terminal operation by using OPUS (Optimizing Powerful Ultimate Solution), a specified terminal operation solution.
According to Hanjin New Port Corporation, Busan New Port Phase 2-1 Terminal is expected to handle more than 2 million TEU of cargo annually. Moreover, with state-of-the-art equipment and system combined with Hanjin Shipping’s terminal operation skills this new terminal is expected to become an excellent example for successful automated terminal

FESCO LINE

Our company has been working for you in the transportation industry for well over a century. Time is flying fast, technologies are progressing, generations follow generations. The world is changing, and so we are. We made a long way from a regional shipping company to the national champion in transportation and logistics, spearheading the integration of Russian transportation system into the global landscape, contributing to the implementation of strategic goals of the nation.
FESCO today became the country’s largest private intermodal transportation group, providing a full range of logistical solutions through a combination of shipping, rail, trucking and port services offered to clients through a world-wide network of sales offices.
But there’s one thing left unchanged: our values and traditions of commitment to highest standards of quality. Just like 128 years ago, we strive to constantly expand the range of our services, reduce delivery time and optimize the costs. We commit to offering modern solutions, meeting today’s challenges and contributing to the competitiveness of our clients both domestically and internationally.
Hundreds of companies around the world have been using our services for decades, and remain our loyal partners thanks to FESCO’s deserved reputation, high quality and reliability. In today’s new economic environment we remain a stable and efficient partner for our clients. We have all the necessary facilities and experience and putting it to the best use to offer sophisticated solutions. I am confident that our fruitful cooperation not only helps all parties remain more stable in the stormy days, but creates solid foundation for the future success.

GEARBULK LINE

The company, through its predecessor, was established by Mr Kristian Gerhard Jebsen and has been in operation since 1968. Gearbulk operates the world`s largest fleet of open hatch gantry and semi-open jib craned vessels, purpose-built to carry forest products, non-ferrous metals, steel and other unitised breakbulk cargoes. Such commodities have rigorous care requirements with respect to handling, stowage and ventilation. Control of conditions in the hold, plus daily inspection are critical. All the essential equipment and monitoring regimes are standard on these specialised Gearbulk vessels. The Gearbulk fleet is primarily operated under contracts of affreightment. Gearbulk specialise in offering tailor-made transportation packages and also works with long term partners. Interchangeability across the whole fleet offers customers valuable advantages with flexibility in logistics, routes and timing. This is reinforced by Gearbulk`s worldwide involvement in shore-based and floating terminal operations. Gearbulk also operate a number of handymax and bulk carriers for the transportation of conventional bulk cargoes. Our global network of regional and local offices are staffed with experienced senior management specialists who, together with other dedicated personnel are able to respond promptly to our customers requirements.Diligent shore management monitors and directs the entire transportation process, providing on-the-spot follow-up through the global network of offices and agents. At the same time, highly professional sea staff work closely with shippers and receivers to provide the world-class service Gearbulk customers have come to expect. Gearbulk Holding Limited is registered in Bermuda (No. EC16268) and is the parent company of the Gearbulk group. There are two main Gearbulk group companies that provide transport services, Gearbulk AG, a company registered and located in Switzerland (No. CH-170.3.021.607-8), and Gearbulk Pool Limited, a company registered and located in Bermuda (No. EC16265). Gearbulk (UK) Limited, a company registered in England (No. 2652901), is the UK agent of Gearbulk Management Limited, Bermuda as Manager of Gearbulk Pool Limited, and provides support services to the Gearbulk group.

EVERGREEN LINE

Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. is North America General Agent for three of the world’s leading ocean carriers Evergreen Marine, Italia Marittima, Hatsu Marine . Serving the international ocean logistics needs of U.S. importers and exporters since 1974 . Providing customer service, sales, marketing, logistics and administrative support .
> Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. offers shippers one of the largest intermodal networks in the U.S., including worldwide ocean shipping and inland transportation services . Together with its principals, EGA continues to offer U.S. importers and exporters unmatched international transportation service .
> Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. history
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ALIANCA LINE

In 2003, Aliança was recognized as 'the best transport and logistics company in Brazil' by both Exame magazine, and the financial newspaper Valor Econômico. In the same year, we gained ISO 9001/2000 certification, acknowledging a standard of operational service long recognized by the market.A picture of successApart from offering the region's most comprehensive South America coverage, Aliança is actively engaged in many key international trades including the Caribbean, North America, Europe and the Far East.Our client portfolio includes many leaders in the most dynamic sectors of the Brazilian economy, including the automotive, chemicals, food and lumber industries.Aliança's strong, steady growth is due to increases in both our cabotage and international business. Through new investments in our container terminals, truck fleet, and logistics service expansion and with the strengthening of international liftings, our current cargo forecast of 270,000 teus will yield gross income in the order of US$ 380 million.Coastal shippingCabotage is presently expected to contribute up to 35% of our total earnings. Our coastal service coverage spans a total of 13 Brazilian ports: Rio Grande (RS), Itajaí (SC), São Francisco do Sul (SC), Paranaguá (PR), Santos (SP), Sepetiba (RJ), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Salvador (BA), Suape (PE), Fortaleza (CE), Pecém (CE), Belém (PA) and Manaus (AM).International tradesThe balance of our revenues is derived from our Mercosur (Southern Zone Common Market) and long-distance services to the United States, Europe, Chile, Peru, the Gulf of Mexico and the Far East.

DOLE LNE

For years, Dole Food Company, Inc., has been a lesson in stability. A rock-solid, U.S., Fortune 500 company, Dole has always focused on providing exceptional products. The same can be said about the service of Dole Ocean Cargo Express.For over three decades, Dole Ocean Cargo Express has been handling and transporting cargo internationally. Developed exclusively for the purpose of delivering Dole’s delicious and fresh temperature-sensitive cargo, Dole Ocean Cargo Express has since grown with the industry and expanded its borders to handle all types of cargo.
It began in 1964, with Dole’s Standard Fruit and Steamship Company which operated as Vacaro Line. Vacaro specialized in break bulk, mainly perishables and temperature-sensitive cargoes. In the early 1980s, Vacaro Line became Intercontinental Transportation Services, advancing from break bulk to containerized capabilities. I.T.S. was designed to grow with the booming market, and it did. Then, in 1992, Dole Ocean Cargo Express was created as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dole Food Company, Inc. capable of handling all types of cargo between continents. Dole Ocean Cargo Express’ service is now unmatched. And our unmatched service is offered to you...making Dole Ocean Cargo Express the only way to ship your cargo. From apples, peaches and grapes to cotton, lubrication oil and all types of raw materials and dry cargo, Dole Ocean Cargo Express cares for your cargo just like we do our own. We know exactly how to keep operations running smoothly. So when you ship with Dole Ocean Cargo Express it’s always full steam ahead.
As with Dole Food Company, Inc., you’ll experience top quality in every aspect of our service. From well-maintained vessels and equipment to customer service with a personal touch, Dole Ocean Cargo Express provides nothing but the best–of everything. So relax, trust Dole Ocean Cargo Express with your next shipment. You’ll never look back.

DC LINE

Direct Container Line, a predecessor company, was founded in August 1978 to service the ocean transportation needs of Australian importers buying food products from US manufacturers. By taking advantage of the transition in shipping to containerization, DCL was able to offer smaller US exporters the most cost-effective way to ship their goods to international markets. Initial trade service from the West Coast of the US to Australia/New Zealand rapidly expanded to cover the total US and worldwide markets.
DCL is now the largest non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), according to figures published in the Journal of Commerce.
DCL has received the President's "E" Award for Excellence in Exporting, in honor of significant contributions to US export efforts. We have also received the "E Star" award for continued leadership in promoting US exports to worldwide markets.
DCL, through its affiliation with NACA Logistics (USA) Inc. provides a network of offices and receiving terminals across the United States and Canada with branches or subsidiaries in 86 countries around the world. NACA’s corporate office is located at 857 E. 230th Street, Carson, CA 90745. The total number of employees is over 500, with approximately 350 based in the United Sates.

WILHELMSEN SHIP

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (previously known as Barber Ship Management) is one of the world’s largest providers of third-party ship management services. With an extensive range of solutions to all vessel segments on a global level, we can offer you the management services that you want – when and where you need them. Our ship management services include: technical management, crew management and training, technical consultancy, insurance, commercial management, engineering consultancy and IT solutions.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, we provide local service around the world based upon a global network of offices and key staff. Wilhelmsen Ship Management is a division of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services, which combines Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s ship management services with port services, logistics, marine equipment and products to offer efficient solutions to the global maritime industry. Our operations are based on strict quality management systems

HOEGH AUTOLINERS

Höegh Autoliners Inc. is the North American division of Höegh Autoliners AS, the Oslo Norway based RoRo ocean transportation specialists. With offices worldwide and trade lanes that span the globe, Höegh Autoliners is the expert in ocean transporting a variety of rolling and static cargo at competitive prices. The Directors, Management and staff of Höegh Autoliners Inc. are committed to providing the highest levels of service possible to Höegh Autoliners A/S and our customers, exceeding their requirements and setting industry standards for quality in all phases of our operation. In order to achieve this level of performance, Höegh Autoliners Inc. is committed to an active program of training and quality improvement through an efficient and effective quality management system based on the requirements of ISO9001-2000. Höegh Autoliners Inc. has full service offices in Jericho New York, Baltimore, Jacksonville and Chicago, as well as sales and operations agents throughout North America. For the very best in ocean RoRo transport, call Höegh Autoliners.
--> Höegh Autoliners Inc. would like to announce the introduction of a new web page design for the LINK system. The existing funcionality to view inventory has been enhanced to provide Status information and a new sort options have been added. We have provided a means to export all data to an Excel sheet which you can download into your own system. We have improved the navigation for obtaining load lists and added the facility to request load lists from past vessel/voyages.If you do not have a login to our LINK system please send an email to our IT Team at ITSupport.us@hoegh.com.Please email and comments you may have on the new site to ITSupport.us@hoegh.com.

HMM LINE

Company established as Asia Merchant Marine on march 25, with a capital of 200 million.
1977
Bulker cargo tramp service and deep-sea tug service began.
1978
Conventional liner service opened between the Far East and the Middle East.
1979
Container service introduced between the Far East and the Middle East.
1980
Specialized car carrier service established.
HMM is an integrated logistics company, operating over 110 state-of-the-art vessels. HMM offers worldwide global service network, diverse logistics facilities, leading IT shipping related systems, a professional highly trained staff, and continual effort to provide premiere transportation services.
HMM is certified ISO 14001, ISM CODE and ISO 9002 certified.Beginning with three VLCCs in 1976, HMM has strengthened its competitiveness to advance new services such as bulk carrier, tramper, container carrier, LNG carrier and special product carrier. As a result, HMM has a stable business structure that can withstand sector fluctuations by operating diversified businesses.
Top Global CompetitorHMM has formed a global business network with four international headquarters, 23 subsidiaries, 57 branches, six overseas offices and 10 liaison offices. It is highly regarded as one of the world’s top integrated-logistics companies with its targeted market prospects, efficient organization, top personnel, and advanced internet systems.
A Main Commercial Artery and Advanced Guide PointHMM transports nationally strategic materials such as crude oil, LNG, iron ore/coal and diverse special products as well as import/export goods. Earnings are five trillion Korean won per year, clearly playing a major role in Korea as a vital economic artery.
Becoming the World’s Top Integrated Logistics CompanyHMM invests to continuously expand vessel fleet, acquires container terminals in the worldwide primary locations and inland logistics facilities, and develops premiere customer oriented IT system. As a result of these endeavors, HMM will become a world top integrated logistics company giving “hope to shareholders, satisfaction to customers and pride to employees”.

HYDE SHIPPING LINE

Hyde Shipping began as a small family owned business located on the Miami river. They leased a one (1) acre tract of property with 250' of dock space for docking vessels and built a 5,000 sq. ft. Butler building which served as warehouse and office (500 sq. Ft.) for its original 6 employees [4 of which are still employed today].The first 2 years of operation was dedicated to break bulk dry and refrigerated cargo. In 1978 containerization began to change the ocean cargo industry and Hyde realized that their terminal would not accommodate their ever increasing presence in the market place.Hyde Shipping and the 2 primary cargo lines of Hybur, Ltd. and Thompson Line (formerly known as Thompson Shipping) began to increase its market share in Grand Cayman, Belize and Mexico and it became necessary to expand the terminal and office space. Fortunately, they were able to occupy the adjoining 1.7 acres, remove the buildings and use this area for containers as the demand for storage increased due to containerization. In the early 1980's it was necessary to tear down the original warehouse, relocate to 2500 sq. ft. of adjacent office space, and acquire a 12,000 sq. ft. building for use as a warehouse facility. Hence, Mak Freight Inc. was formed as the inland terminal/warehouse facility. Office space was later increased to 5000 sq. ft. and warehouse space to 30,000 sq. ft., however, the need for a larger facility remained. With no room for expansion of the dock space, the stevedore & terminal operations were relocated to Port Everglades in 1995, thus ending Hyde Shipping's 'Miami River era'. Hyde now occupies 7.1 acres at Port Everglades. The increasing need for space and the desire to consolidate office and warehouse caused the employees of Hyde Shipping to once again pack their bags and move.The proximity to the Miami River was no longer necessary, therefore, office and warehouse consolidated and moved to the Gran Park Industrial Park in Medley. This new location offers 46,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and 8,000 sq. ft. of office space for the 125 employees. Additionally, it also provides easy access to facilitate the 4 truck drivers (1 Employee & 3 Owner Operators) in transporting the nearly 100 containers which are loaded weekly.

HOEGH LINE

Höegh - Pioneers in the international shipping industry since 1927
For 80 years Höegh has been a well recognised name in the international shipping industry. Founded in 1927 Leif Høegh found his opportunity in the growing market for oil transportation. By the outbreak of World War II in 1939 Leif Höegh & Co (LHC) managed a fleet of 13 ships and had produced an annual increase in value-adjusted equity of 21% per share. Liner shipping was seen as counter cyclical to tankers and in order to hedge risks the company started its liner activities with the Java Pacific Line. From 1948 Leif Höegh & Co operated the liner operation the West Africa Service, which was ultimately sold out in 1990.
Diversified and introduced new conceptsThe owning and operation of oil tankers came to form the mainstay of Leif Höegh & Co for decades. From a process of transition in the 1960's the company diversified into new activities also introducing new concepts for transportation. Combined oil/bulk/ore carriers (OBO) became a speciality for several decades, whereas from a start with transporting cars lifted on and off bulk carriers the car/bulk involvement was developed further into specialised forest product carriers and Ro/Ro car carriers.

A joint venture was formed with Ugland in 1970 Höegh-Ugland Auto Liners (HUAL) and became the basis for developing a world leading Ro/Ro operator. Leif Höegh & Co acquired the other 50% of HUAL in March 2000. Renamed in 2005 Höegh Autoliners is today one of the world's largest operators in the Ro/Ro and vehicle transportation segment.
Höegh pioneered the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) when contracting the world's first LNG carrier with special tanks (the Moss type) delivered to the company in 1973. The vessel is still trading on a long-term contract. Today Höegh LNG owns partly or wholly four LNG carriers including two new vessels delivered in 2006 to be employed on the worlds northernmost LNG development - Snøhvit. The same year Höegh LNG ordered two LNG regasification vessels, a concept developed by the company, for a deepwater port to be constructed in the US.
Stock listing and consolidationVarious owning companies were stock listed since the founding of the first Höegh company Atlantica in 1927, and in December 1987 Leif Höegh & Co ASA was listed at the Oslo Stock Exchange after merging the various ship-owning entities. This consolidation process laid the basis for new development towards a decentralised business model. The combined carrier and tanker related activities were de-merged and stock listed as Bona Shipholding in 1992 as a consequence of the US Oil Polution Act (OPA 90) that followed in the wake of the Exxon Valdez accident in Alaska.

Bona Shipholding developed into a major operator in the OBO and Aframax tanker segments and was subsequently sold. The acquisition of the reefer operator Cool Carriers in 1994 was developed into Unicool in 1997 through a joint venture with Safmarine. Leif Höegh & Co owned Unicool 100% from the end of 1999 until Cool Carriers AB was sold to J. Lauritzen A/S with effect from 2001. Höegh Fleet Services AS was established as a separate ship-management entity in 1995 serving Leif Höegh & Co's fleet. Ship management has long been considered a core competence and a part of the company's products.
From diversified to growth in Ro/Ro and LNGWhen Leif Höegh & Co acquired 100% of HUAL in 2000 the company's strategy had changed from diversification to focus on Ro/Ro and LNG. Consequently non-core activities where disposed off; Höegh Lines involved in the liner business and transportation of forest products in specialised open hatch vessels terminated its activities in March 2001: The Liner business was sold as were the open hatch fleet, and the commercial open hatch operation was transferred to Saga Forest Carriers. Two large dry bulk carriers were sold in 2005 concluding the disinvestment in non-core assets.

In 2003 Höegh Autoliners took delivery of the first new vessel in an extensive fleet expansion and renewal program. Totally 32 PCTC newbuildings is being delivered in the period 2003-2011. Furthermore, 12 of our PCTCs will be lengthened during 2008-2010, adding carrying capacity corresponding to three ships.
In 2006 Höegh LNG took delivery of two new LNG vessels and ordered two Höegh Shuttle and Regasification Vessels (SRV) pointing a new direction for Höegh LNG.
New generation at the helm In 2003 the third generation took control of the company. The cousins Leif O. Høegh and Morten Høegh, made an offer to acquire all outstanding shares in Leif Höegh & Co AS. The offer was well received and the company was privatised and de-listed. The growth ambitions are carried on.
In 2006 the company is restructured into two separate entities- Höegh Autoliners and Höegh LNG- with a common holding company (Leif Höegh & Co Limited). The ship management expertice is maintained in Höegh Fleet Services.

HAPAG LLOYD LINE

Hapag-Lloyd - The Company
More than 130 modern ships, 5.5 million containers (TEU) transported in a year, over 7,700 motivated staff at 320 locations in 130 countries, networked through an IT system that is the industry leader: As the world’s fifth largest liner shipping company, in global logistics Hapag-Lloyd is a powerful partner for you.
We offer more than 80 liner services between all continents, a fleet with a total capacity of around 500,000 TEU as well as a container stock of 1.1 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets.
For more than 160 years Hapag-Lloyd has set industry-wide benchmarks for reliability, service, productivity and environmental protection.We are a global shipping company with more than 7,500 employees. For us, communication and cooperation are natural and essential in our day-to-day business. Mutual respect and sincerity affect the atmosphere within our company and towards customers and employees

CROWLEY LINE

Crowley Maritime Corporation provides diversified transportation services in domestic and international markets by means of five operating lines of business: Liner Services, Logistics, Marine Services, Petroleum Services and Technical Services.
The primary services offered by these five business lines include:
Liner Services
Logistics
Energy Support
Project Management
Ocean Towing & Transportation
Petroleum & Chemical Transportation
Fuel Sales & Distribution
Ship Assist & Escort
Salvage & Emergency Response
Vessel Construction & Naval Architecture
Ship Management
The company supports all five of its business segments by providing corporate services (such as Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Public Relations and Advertising), and by providing Vessel Construction/Architecture Technical Services, which involves supervising construction of new vessels and maintaining ownership of vessels that are chartered for use in Crowleys operating lines of business.
The company employs approximately 4,100 people and provides its services using a fleet of more than 210 vessels, consisting of RO/RO (roll on roll off) vessels, LO/LO (lift on lift off) vessels, tankers, tugs and barges. Crowleys land-based facilities and equipment include terminals, warehouses, tank farms, office buildings, trucks, trailers, containers, chassis, cranes and other specialized vehicles.
The company's history began in 1892 when founder Thomas Crowley, the grandfather of current Chairman, President and CEO Thomas B. Crowley, Jr., purchased an 18-foot Whitehall boat to provide transportation of personnel and supplies to ships anchored on San Francisco Bay. The present structure, in which Crowley Maritime Corporation is a holding company for the business lines, was put in place in 1992.
The company is wholly and privately owned by the Crowley family and Crowley employees.

CMA LINE

CMA CGM Group comprises a number of specialized subsidiaries that deliver a wide variety of shipping and shipping-related services:
Shipping services:
Delmas, ANL, MacAndrews and
OT Africa Line
Extensive vessel and container fleets
Hazardous cargo solutions
Multimodal services:
Railway, river and road freight.
such as container fleet management, turnkey
supply-chain solutions and special transport services.
As shipping needs become increasingly logistics-intensive, CMA CGM is a single-source provider of integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions for every need. From purchase order to in-store placement, CMA CGM can support your expansion around the globe.

COSCO GROUP

COSCO is a diversified service company with one of the most recognized and admired brand name in the world focusing mainly on shipping and modern logistics businesses.Besides, the group also serves as an independent ship agency and provides with services in freight forwarding, newbuilding, shiprepairing, terminal operation, container manufacturing, trade, financing, real estate, IT and contract employmentTo be a world leader in shipping and logistics services by maintaining trustworthy relationships with our customers, employees and partners, yielding best returns for shareholders, society and environment. Our ever-lasting promise is to provide best services to our clients and maximize returns to our shareholders. Our eternal belief is to build up an image of

CSL LINE

Welcome to the CSL news page. It's a good place to keep up to date on company news and to read our corporate newsletter, the CSL World Online. CSL's self-unloaders operate with a mix of high-tech and nature's invisible force, gravity. Basically, the cargo falls by gravity onto conveyor belts beneath holds; the flow is controlled by hydraulic gates. The belts bring the cargo toward the stern of the ship where it's transferred to a loop-belt system and lifted toward deck level. Once there, it is released onto the discharge boom via a hopper. The boom is slued to either port or starboard, depending on the customer's receiving facility, and the cargo is off-loaded.

APL LIEN

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ACLINE

WELCOME TO ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE
Since 1967, ACL has been a specialized carrier of containers, project and oversized cargo, heavy equipment and vehicles with the world's largest Roll-on Roll-off/Containerships. ACL offers weekly container and roll-on/roll-off service between North America and Europe as well as North America and West Africa. ACL also offers oversized service to the Mediterranean AND SOUTH AMERICA. ACL is a company of the Grimaldi Group of Naples, Italy.
ACL's Hazardous Materials Cargo Departments (HCD), complete with sophisticated information systems, provides customers with the highest level of information and compliance for the transportation of hazardous materials.
Our specially trained staff constantly stays abreast of international, national, and even local regulations affecting the transportation of hazardous cargo. With this in-house expertise, ACL is prepared to move almost all types of hazardous materials, including:

ATC LINE

ATC believes actions make the difference, and applies this philosophy to ensure all personnel are properly trained and that their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. It is this training and definition that leads to the right action being taken at the right time.The business culture of ATC is based on “performance contracts” that establish clear and specific goals and objectives – for the company, for the ships, and for individuals. Performance is then measured against the attainment of these goals and objectives. From this simple premise, a mighty tide of focused energy has been set in motion. This energy emanates from the men and women of ATC who safely operate the ships, from the shore staff who manage and measure the business, and from the leadership who set the safety and environmental performance targets as the highest priority of the company. In 2004, the United States Coast Guard recognized ATC’s outstanding performance by awarding the company the Benkert “Osprey” Gold Award. This award was given in recognition of “…outstanding achievement in marine environmental protection that goes beyond mere compliance with industrial and regulatory standards”. The “Osprey” is the highest environmental award given by the Coast Guard.
Following this recognition, In March of 2006, the Alaska State Legislature honored ATC by presenting Anil Mathur, President and CEO with a legislative citation. This citation recognized ATC’s efforts to achieve the highest levels of safety and environmental performance while carrying Alaska North Slope crude oil from Valdez, Alaska to refineries in Washington, California and Hawaii. ATC was noted as having a record that is unsurpassed in the industry.

MAERSK LINE

The Maersk Line fleet comprises more than 500 vessels with a total capacity of more than 1,700,000 TEU.
The eight PS-class vessels are the latest addition to the Maersk Line fleet and the next generation of environment-friendly container vessel designed with the greatest possible consideration for their surroundings.
The EMMA MÆRSK, an PS-type vessel and one of the largest container vessels in the world, is capable of carrying 11,000 TEU, has an overall length of 397 metres and a width of 56 metres.
See a comprehensive list of our owned vessels below.
Updated on 7 February 2009 Our services

Containers and vessels
From straightforward dry boxes to state-of-the-art controlled atmosphere reefers, we have the size and type of container to suit your needs. Our vessels are among the most modern, secure and environmentally friendly to sail the oceans. Your cargo is therefore assured a smooth and safe voyage.
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