T. Parker Host, Inc.- Ship Agents & Brokers

We still provide “back room” services to a number of clients and maintain a full liner staff with specialist in equipment control, documentation, import/export traffic, and vessel operations.

T. Parker Host, Inc.’s relationship with stevedores, terminals and local unions is put to work for our customers. We do this by serving as officers and board members for management/ILA contract board meetings, local maritime associations, port development and port authority projects developing relationships that can be tapped when required. Obviously we look out for your vessels while they are in port, but we commit ourselves to protecting your interest 365 days a year.

Although there have been great strides in shipping (i.e. containerization, specialized vessels, and customized warehouses) overall moving paper, lumber and cocoa via cranes, slings, ramps, forklifts and flatbeds remains the industry standard. We have shifted our focus to breakbulk cargoes that still require a professional, experienced and capable agent on site. Members of our staff with both pre- and post- containerization experience put their knowledge to work for you. With T. Parker Host attending your vessel you’ll be confidently assured with the problem solving ability we posses while working with your stevedore and terminal to reduce expenses and expedite cargo operations.

Project cargo, heavylifts and oversized pieces are now routinely shipped, without the receiver having a clear idea of how the cargo, once off the ship, will get out of the gate. We realize in today’s market that nothing can be left to chance. Making sure the shore cranes, railcar, or specialized trailer meets the ship is only half of the solution. Keeping your customer informed and satisfied with your performance rounds out our service to you.

The Host team stands ready to not only meet, but exceed your requirements. We understand that the handling of specialized, project and general cargo require additional attention, and we guarantee that there are few problems that we have not faced before.

Our only asset is our people.

Our only product is our service.

Let us put them to work for you.



		T. Parker Host, Inc. enjoys a distinguished history representing liner and general cargo services. Although the trend has been for lines to move away from general agency we take pride in being the last agent replaced by our principals’ own personnel. Companies like Maersk Line, and Wallenius Lines retained our services long after they had eliminated other agents elsewhere.
		We still provide “back room” services to a number of clients and maintain a full liner staff with specialist in equipment control, documentation, import/export traffic, and vessel operations. T. Parker Host, Inc.’s relationship with stevedores, terminals and local unions is put to work for our customers. We do this by serving as officers and board members for management/ILA contract board meetings, local maritime associations, port development and port authority projects developing relationships that can be tapped when required. Obviously we look out for your vessels while they are in port, but we commit ourselves to protecting your interest 365 days a year. Although there have been great strides in shipping (i.e. containerization, specialized vessels, and customized warehouses) overall moving paper, lumber and cocoa via cranes, slings, ramps, forklifts and flatbeds remains the industry standard. We have shifted our focus to breakbulk cargoes that still require a professional, experienced and capable agent on site. Members of our staff with both pre- and post- containerization experience put their knowledge to work for you. With T. Parker Host attending your vessel you’ll be confidently assured with the problem solving ability we posses while working with your stevedore and terminal to reduce expenses and expedite cargo operations. Project cargo, heavylifts and oversized pieces are now routinely shipped, without the receiver having a clear idea of how the cargo, once off the ship, will get out of the gate. We realize in today’s market that nothing can be left to chance. Making sure the shore cranes, railcar, or specialized trailer meets the ship is only half of the solution. Keeping your customer informed and satisfied with your performance rounds out our service to you. The Host team stands ready to not only meet, but exceed your requirements. We understand that the handling of specialized, project and general cargo require additional attention, and we guarantee that there are few problems that we have not faced before. Our only asset is our people. Our only product is our service. Let us put them to work for you.