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Vessel Agency

Vessel agency at all U.S. ports

A port call involves port authorities, terminals, pilots, tugs, government agencies and suppliers, all on a tight schedule. As your agent, we coordinate the call so the vessel arrives, works cargo and sails without avoidable delay.

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We act for owners, operators and charterers at ports throughout the United States, handling the arrangements and paperwork a vessel call requires and keeping your operations team informed in real time.

Clear cost estimates before arrival and organized disbursement accounting after departure help you control port costs.

What we handle

  • Port call planning

    Pre-arrival planning with terminals, pilots, tugs and line handlers.

  • Vessel clearance

    Coordination of inbound and outbound clearance with the relevant government agencies.

  • Berthing and cargo operations

    Berth scheduling and coordination with terminals and stevedores during cargo work.

  • Husbandry services

    Crew changes, provisions, spare parts delivery, medical assistance and cash to master.

  • Proforma and final disbursement accounts

    Cost estimates before arrival and itemized accounting after departure.

  • Status reporting

    Arrival, berthing, cargo progress and sailing reports to owners, operators and charterers.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Appointment

    Send the vessel details, port, ETA and purpose of call.

  2. Step 2

    Proforma estimate

    We provide a proforma disbursement account and confirm pre-arrival requirements.

  3. Step 3

    Port call

    We coordinate arrival, berthing, cargo operations, crew matters and departure.

  4. Step 4

    Final accounts

    You receive a final disbursement account with supporting documents.

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Supplier identification, RFQs, vendor follow-up and purchase-order tracking through delivery.

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Classification, documentation, export controls and clearance coordination.

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One point of control coordinating your carriers, forwarders and warehouses.

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