Company Research Report: Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

Company Overview

Name, Mission of the Company

Name: Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

Mission: An unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of agency service and care on each vessel call.

Founding Information

Founded: 1937

Founder: James Moran

Key People

Michael T. Black: Leadership role since 1982

James A. Black: Instrumental in making Moran Shipping the largest independent steamship agency in North America

Gavin Black: CEO

Andrew Black: President, focused on service improvement

Dan Van Duzer: Executive Vice President, expert in global oil and liquid cargo

Robert LeClair: Executive Vice President, U.S. Government compliance expert

Douglas Crandall: Senior Vice President, oversees multiple organizational roles

Thomas Sullivan: Senior Vice President, renowned in New England maritime community

Additional VPs and Key Personnel:

Alan Courmier, James Gura, Jessica Di Giulio, Kelly Moran, Robert Ryke, Ryan Barrios, Capt. Stefan J. Palmer, Kelly Lopez, Darren Shelton

Headquarters

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

Other Information

Number of Employees: No information is available

Revenue: No information is available

What the Company is Known For: Largest independent steamship agency in North America, comprehensive maritime services including port and cyber security, renewables logistics

Products and Services

Products Offered

1. Shipping Agency Services

High-level Description: Full-vessel agency attendance and ship husbandry services for all vessel types

Key Features:

Port Agency & Vessel Husbandry

Hub Agency Solutions

Port Vendor Management

Voyage Accounting

Information Technology

Pollution & Safety

Regulatory Compliance

2. Port Compliance Services

High-level Description: Realtime solutions and security in all 361 U.S. ports

Key Features: Information not detailed in the data

3. Cyber Security Services

High-level Description: Safeguarding high-value maritime assets and facilities from cyber threats

Key Features: Information not detailed in the data

4. Renewables

High-level Description: Hands-on offshore construction logistics experience to support renewable energy infrastructure at sea

Key Features: Information not detailed in the data

Key Features and Benefits

State of the Art Communications: Customized web-based solutions for transparency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness

Award-winning Voyage System: Instant and accurate cost analysis by port, vessel, and service

Wide Range of Extra Services: Includes ship repair, crew medical needs, cargo disposition

Renowned Vessel Attendance Policies: Ensure fast, accurate handling of ship operations in port

Experienced Agents: Knowledgeable in U.S. Customs, Immigration, Coast Guard, and other government regulations

National Information Network: Provides detailed and updated port facility information regularly

Recent Developments

Key Highlights

1. July 30, 2024: Remembering James “Jim” Black
2. July 24, 2024: YoungShip Texas Maritime Panel, "Shifting Gears: Navigating Transitions and Opportunities in the Maritime Industry"
3. June 07, 2024: Event in Posidonia 2024, Athens with Greek clients and maritime partners
4. May 17, 2024: James Gura promoted to Vice President of Northeast Operations
5. August 18, 2023: Appointment of new CEO Gavin R. Black and President J. Andrew Black
6. July 30, 2023: Passing of President and CEO James “Jim” Black

New Products Launched

No new products mentioned

New Features Added (if any)

No specific new features mentioned

Partnerships

August 14, 2018: Partnership with NCC Group on Maritime Cyber Security

Historical Notes

Key Milestones:

1940: Early expansion in Boston, MA, and Portland, ME

1974: Houston, TX office opens

1990: Acquisition of Patterson & Wilde Steamship Agency and full ownership of Kurz-Moran Agencies

1995: Moran-Pacific established on the West Coast

Conclusion

Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc. is an industry leader with a rich history of providing comprehensive maritime services, renowned for its full-vessel agency attendance and regulatory compliance expertise. The company’s leadership, technology-driven solutions, and broad service offerings underscore its commitment to excellence in the maritime industry.