Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc. was founded by James F. Moran and began its operations in Providence, Rhode Island since 1937, and can proudly celebrate 75 years of steamship agency excellence in 2012. Today, Moran Shipping Agencies has become the largest independent steamship agency in North America, and could not have achieved this without the support of their loyal and valued clients, superb vendors and dedicated employees who continually strive to give their best each and every day.

Port of Providence

Moran has proven experience in the area of Hub Management, marine expertise, international vessel finance and accounting, and innovative information technology solutions. The company strength is their people...Moran boasts extremely low employee turnover as Managers average over 20 years agency experience with the Company. Moran Shipping Agencies dedicated team represents a diverse and committed skill base, which includes Captains, Mariners, former and active Coast Guard, ship operators, charterers, brokers, inspectors, as well as vetting and maritime security experts.

Moran acquired ownership of Boston based Patterson & Wilde Steamship Agency and full ownership of Kurz-Moran Agencies in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia. Over the ensuing years and into the 21st century, Moran has continued to opened offices in strategic markets to meet clients’ needs.  With additional locations in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, and the establishment of Moran-Pacific on the West Coast, the company now has 20 full service offices directly serving over 100 ports in North America.

Corporate Building in Providence

James A. Black (AKA Jim), continues to guide the company as President/CEO through the dramatic industry changes that have occurred this past decade.  These changes in Moran have resulted in significant advances in IT/Communications, Voyage Accounting, and Port Security, offering further advantages and benefits to customers.  Over the past 3 years, Moran have both renovated and built state-of-the-art facilities in Providence and Houston, allowing the flexibility to manage long-term growth and further develop the infrastructure to meet industry’s ever-changing requirements.  Most importantly throughout the 75 years, however, is the partnership formed with each principal during each vessel call and Moran Shipping Agencies’ unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of agency service and care.

 Source: http://www.moranshipping.com/