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Pre Fixture Services

Check with us before you book! Having a firm grasp on the business beforehand can make all the difference.

Full Port Agency

General Steamship Corp. - As Agents Only. Discover everything we provide as your appointed agents.

Protective Agency

Not big on the charterer's agent? Don't go it alone! We'll keep them honest and ensure your interests are fully upheld.

Documentation Department

Our experienced team is ready to handle all of your documentation needs.

Operations DeskTM

North America's #1 web-based pre-fixture platform for instant proforma DAs, port info, maps, lineups, statistics and so much more.

Portal de Agente Virtual®

Secure post-fixture database to store all cargo/voyage details and documents in one convenient location.

Pre-Fixture Consulting

Providing timely port information and accurate proforma estimates, is increasingly important in today’s fast-paced global market. We are well diversified and ha...

Proforma Invoice

We provide detailed proforma disbursement accounts (DA's) to help clients accurately estimate port costs and plan their shipping operations with confidence.

Port Information

We supply up-to-date and comprehensive port information, including operational details, regulations, and requirements for all major North American ports.

Port Lineups/Congestion

We monitor and report on port lineups and congestion, enabling clients to make informed decisions about vessel scheduling and minimize delays.

Regulatory Compliance

We assist clients in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring all vessel and cargo operations comply with local, national, and international regulat...

Vessel Vetting

We offer vessel vetting services to assess the suitability and compliance of vessels for specific cargoes and routes, reducing risk and ensuring safety.

Historical Trend Analysis

We analyze historical shipping and port data to identify trends, helping clients anticipate market changes and optimize their logistics strategies.

Market Projections

We provide market projections based on current and historical data, supporting clients in making strategic decisions for their shipping operations.

Inside Information

We leverage our industry connections and constant communication with terminals and vendors to provide clients with inside information that can give them a compe...

Full Agency Services

Once we are appointed as agents, our work begins to ensure a smooth and cost-efficient port call. You will receive a timely proforma DA, daily status updates, a...

Protective Services

- proforma DA audit - assist master w/ pre arrival - cost minimization - monitor vessel movements - verify all information - ensure valid nor presentation - mor...

Vessel and Cargo Documentation

Our experienced team stands ready to assist owners and charterers alike with all of their documentation needs – regardless if we are the operating agents or not...

Documentation Services

OBL Drafts/Release/Issuance, Arrival Notices, Collect/Pay Wharfage/S&F, ACE/AES Entry, Cargo Clearance/Release, Cargo Manifest Issuance, Certificates of Origin,...

Gensteam Operations Desk TM

Desarrollado en 2018, Gensteam Operations Desk TM es el sitio web número 1 de América del Norte para obtener información previa a la fijación de puertos. Obteng...

Portal de Agente Virtual® (VAP)

Virtual Agent Portal® (VAP) is a secure post-fixture web portal designed to store, share, and validate vessel, voyage, cargo and accounting information. Store e...

Customer Interface Compatibility

Our systems are designed to automatically upload data into customer interfaces such as IMOS/Veslink. This reduces tedious data entry time requirements for our u...

Support

We maintain a full I.T. staff in multiple offices across the country who are able to assist our customers.

Secure Web Systems

All of our systems are encrypted for customer protection and regularly monitored for malicious activity. All server data is backed up and saved daily and is qui...

Affordable Web Systems

All of our web systems come free of charge to our dedicated customer base as a 'value added' service. These services are not made available to the general shipp...

About

General Steamship Agencies, Inc. is headquartered at 575 Redwood Highway, Suite 200, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA. The company operates as a full-service ship agency, providing pre-fixture, full agency, protective agency, documentation, and web-based operational services. Gensteam is fully insured and ASBA/FONASBA certified, and boasts a highly experienced team with one of the highest employee experience totals in the nation. The company is affiliated with Alaska Maritime Agencies (Anchorage, Alaska), Wheelhouse Shipping Agency (Vancouver, Canada), C. Fernie & CO., S.A. (Panama Canal), SSY Global (London), and Navecopa S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (Mexico).

Branches

Stockton Operations

+1 209-942-2960
[email protected]
777 N. Pershing Ave., Suite 2C, Stockton, CA 95203

Columbia River Operations

+1 360-573-5465
[email protected]
7700 NE Parkway Drive, Suite 230, Vancouver, WA 98662

Seattle Operations

+1 425-329-1040
[email protected]
3400 188th St. SW, Suite 300, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Los Angeles Operations

+1 562-988-9000
[email protected]
3750 Schaufele Ave., Suite 255, Long Beach, CA 90808

Houston Operations

+1 713-475-9007
[email protected]
12621 Featherwood Dr., Suite 240, Houston, TX 77034

New Orleans Operations

+1 504-833-7777
[email protected]
3330 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 520, Metairie, LA 70002

Corpus Christi Operations

+1 361-739-6626
[email protected]
6404 General Davis, Sandia, TX 78383

Mobile Operations

+1 251-438-5071
[email protected]
1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 520, Mobile, AL 36609

US East Coast Operations

[email protected]

Alaska Maritime Agencies

Wheelhouse Shipping Agency

+1 604-891-5555
[email protected]
Vancouver B.C., Canada

Panama Canal Representative C. Fernie & CO., S.A.

London Agent SSY Global

+44 20 7977 7400

Navecopa S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

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478 Marsden Point Road, Marsden Point 0171, New Zealand
+64 9-432 5774
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