Moran Shipping Agencies

Established in 1937, Moran Shipping Agencies is the largest independent steamship agency in the United States, serving over 100 ports with 17 offices from Portland, ME to San Francisco, CA. with special expertise in dry bulk, tanker, and offshore wind vessels.

Moran’s brand is synonymous with superior quality and an unwavering commitment to the local maritime communities where we operate. Moran could not have achieved these goals without the support of our loyal and valued clients, our superb vendors, and our dedicated employees. Critical to our success is our local knowledge anchored by a staff that possesses diverse skill sets. Moran’s team is comprised of personnel with a wide array of experience, including Master Mariners, US Coast Guard, QI’s, Operators, Charterers, Brokers, Offshore Logistics Professionals, Inspectors, Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders, Marine Data and Cyber Experts, and Admiralty Lawyers.

Moran proudly coordinates over 5,000 port calls (and more than 10,000 vessel movements) each year across the United States. Our diverse range of experience involves an equally wide range of clients. These include several major oil/gas companies, commodities traders, shipowners, and refiners located throughout the world.