T. Parker Host, Inc. provides ship agency services to ship owners, operators, receivers, charterers and brokers globally. Whether it is importing or exporting, T. Parker Host, Inc. handles all types of commodities that transit the port including coal, grain, minerals, general cargo, frozen cargo, 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 80 years ago, T. Parker Host's longevity has earned the respect of the terminals, governmental agencies and port authorities, which enables a speedy ship clearance and cargo operation.
The company provides superior service at competitive prices:
In addition to its Baltimore, Maryland and Wilmington, Delaware offices, the company has working partnerships in Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville, Florida, as well as Brunswick, Georgia. Further, T. Parker Host, Inc. has a solid working relationship with various sub-agents in numerous other ports in the United States.
Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, T. Parker Host, Inc. is in the hub of the business community at Hampton Roads and is within 30 minutes driving distance from most of the major bulk and container facilities. Other associations sharing the same building as T. Parker Host, Inc. include the Virginia Port Authority, P&I Club representatives and the Virginia International Terminals head office. Due to its convenient location, all other services are easily accessible.
Rich in coal experience, T. Parker Host's staff represents over 150 years of combined experience in the industry. Other staff members' expertise lies in cargo operations, communications and accounting. 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.