Steam Ship Agents Information

General Steamship Agencies is an acknowledged industry leader in providing ship agency services in North America. The Gensteam™ family consists of: General Steamship Corp., serving the lower 48, Wheelhouse Shipping Agency, serving Western Canada, and Alaska Maritime Agencies, the most comprehensive agency serving 47,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. With predecessor companies dating back to 1920, our tramp agency network has staffed offices that span the entire continent. Our years of dedicated service to ship owners, charterers, shippers and receivers have prepared us well to take on future challenges. Our worldwide customer base consists of Principals who nominate and appoint us on vessels of all types and sizes and which carry just about every commodity presently being imported to and exported from North America. In addition we handle dry dockings, military, offshore and distressed vessels. We are an industry leader and proud to aggressively promote the industry across the continent. Whether you require full or protective agency services, port cost estimates, congestion reports or regulatory compliance advice, contact us today for assistance.