T. Parker Host, Inc. provides ship agency services to ship owners, operators, receivers, charterers and brokers globally. 

Whether it be importing or exporting, T. Parker Host, Inc. handles all types of commodities which transit the port including coal, crude, grain, minerals, fertilizers, general cargo, frozen poultry, scrap, cement, livestock, cruise lines, tankers (oil and parcel), container lines, and special vessel operations. 

 T. Parker Host, Inc. is dedicated to providing its customers with superior service.  Established over 78 years ago, T. Parker Host’s longevity has earned respect of the terminal, governmental agencies and port authorities, which enable a speedy ship clearance and cargo operation without delays.

The company provides superior service at competitive prices:

acts as general and protective agent throughout the ports of Virginia 

handles all the necessities of the vessel and crew during a
dry-docking or shipyard repair 

assists our principals in chartering and bunkering operations

assists in the stowage of vessels if desired by owners or charterers 

provides extensive husbandry services

provides sales assistance for liner services

able to clear spare parts in order to reach vessel quickly

24-hour availability

keeps the principal informed daily of vessel’s movements,
and pier line-up and availability

daily onboard attendance

processes paperwork quickly and efficiently

uses latest software to monitor all facets of ship operations

makes periodic visits to our clients and prospective customers

T. Parker Host, Inc. provides extensive import/export services and is directly on-line with the terminal in order to administer stockpile inventory and monitor coal operations.  Along with its Baltimore, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware offices, the company has a partnership in Fernandina Beach and Brunswick, Georgia, Jacksonville, Florida and Wilmington, North Carolina and has strong relationships with various sub-agents in many ports of the United States.

The longevity of the employees is representative of the esteem they have in the company and take in representing our principals in a truly professional manner.  Variety is 150 years combined experience in the industry. Other staff members’ expertise lies in cargo operations, communications, and the spice of port life and attention to the smallest detail is a T. Parker Host, Inc. hallmark.