Vessel Agents Since 1960

Experienced local agents connecting your vessel to the shore at U.S. and Canadian Great Lakes ports.

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SIX DECADES OF EXPERTISE

Best-in-Class Maritime Concierge for Canadian & U.S. Great Lakes Ports

World Shipping, Inc. is an independent shipping agency (Great Lakes Vessel Agents & Canadian Vessel Agents) specializing in vessel and cruise ship operations, APIS/AMS/ACI/ENOA/D, grain forwarding and project logistics.

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WORLD SHIPPING, INC.

Vessel Operations

World Shipping has represented vessels traveling throughout the Great Lakes for over six decades. Our agents coordinate port calls, government formalities, vessel services, supplies, crew needs, and voyage logistics to help keep every call safe, efficient, and compliant.

  • Serving the Great Lakes since 1960

  • Experienced local vessel agents

  • U.S. and Canadian port coverage

  • Government, port, and supplier coordination

  • Multi-port voyage support

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FULL-SERVICE VESSEL AGENCY SUPPORT

Why World Shipping

A successful port call depends on dozens of details coming together at the right time. World Shipping serves as the central connection between the vessel, port authorities, government agencies, terminal operators, stevedores, suppliers, and local service providers.

  • Local expertise - Knowledge of Great Lakes ports, local operating conditions, and port-specific requirements.
  • Regulatory coordination - Support involving Customs, immigration, the U.S. Coast Guard, inspectors, and Seaway authorities.
  • One point of contact - Coordinated support for vessel operations, crew requirements, supplies, transportation, and local services.

Our team combines Great Lakes expertise with hands-on coordination to help vessels navigate local requirements, resolve logistical challenges, and complete each call safely and efficiently.

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Our Services

From pre-arrival planning through final documentation, our vessel agents coordinate the services and formalities required throughout the port call.
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Voyage & Port Call Planning

  • Voyage and itinerary planning
  • Pre-arrival preparation
  • Berth allocation and reservations
  • Multi-port coordination
  • Post-departure documentation
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Customs & Compliance

  • Vessel entry and clearance
  • Guest and crew customs and immigration
  • Inspector coordination
  • Seaway authority coordination
  • APIS, AMS, ACI, and ENOA/D support
Husbandry Services

Vessel Husbandry

  • Refueling and bunkering
  • Ship supplies
  • Waste disposal
  • Repairs and technical supervision
  • Cash to master

Crew Services

Crew & Passenger Support

  • Crew changes
  • Transportation and lodging
  • Medical assistance
  • Legal representation
  • Deserter & stowaway formalities
Port Operations

Port Operations

  • Tug coordination
  • Stevedoring arrangements
  • Linesmen coordination
  • Ship-supply loading
  • Offshore support

Grain Forwarding

Cargo & Forwarding

  • Import cargo management
  • Grain forwarding
  • Steel and breakbulk support
  • Spare-parts logistics
  • Project logistics management

Agency Support for Every Type of Great Lakes Call

Commercial Vessels

Port agency and husbandry support for salties, Lakers, charterers, owners, and operators.

Cruise Vessels

Itinerary coordination, passenger and crew formalities, local services, medical assistance, transportation, and multi-port support.

Project & Breakbulk Vessels

Coordination for oversized, heavy, and specialized cargo, including lifting equipment, storage, loading, Customs, and port authorities.

Grain Vessels

On-site coordination, sampling, documentation, forwarding, and local formalities for export grain shipments.

Our Proven Process

Coordinated From Pre-Arrival to Final Settlement
STEP 1

Plan

Review the vessel, itinerary, port requirements, documentation, and requested services.

STEP 2

Prepare

Coordinate entry requirements, berth arrangements, government formalities, vendors, supplies, and local transportation.

STEP 3

Attend

Provide local agency representation and coordinate vessel, crew, passenger, cargo, and port-service needs.

STEP 4

Close

Complete departure requirements, documentation, vendor reconciliation, and the final disbursement account.

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Cleveland • Chicago • Detroit • Hamilton

Coverage Across the Great Lakes

One agency relationship. Local coordination throughout the voyage.

Whether a vessel requires assistance at one port or across an entire Great Lakes itinerary, our team coordinates requirements from pre-arrival through departure.

 

Cleveland

Cleveland Office

Address: 1340 Depot St., Cleveland, OH 44116
Phone: 440-356-8144

Personnel

Larry Del Regno – VP Vessel Operations
Mobile: (440) 554-4160
Email: delregnol@worldshipping.com

Jack Pietch – Operations
Mobile: (216) 385-7861
Email: Jack.Pietch@worldshipping.com

Jonas Aquilla – Operations
Mobile: (216) 402-3026
Email: Jonas.Aquilla@worldshipping.com

Ports Covered

Cleveland, Ashtabula, Erie, Buffalo, Oswego, Ogdensburg, Sandusky, all others between

Chicago

Chicago Office

Address: 415 Salmon Dr., Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-787-9427 

Personnel

John Dunn, Jr. – Operations
Mobile: 708-227-0671
Email: dunnj@worldshipping.com

Curtis Davis, Jr. – Operations
Mobile: 219-707-1584
Email: curtis.davis@worldshipping.com

Ports Covered

Chicago, Burns Harbor, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Menominee, Marinette, all others between

Detroit

Detroit Office

Address: 139 Clark Street, Detroit, MI 48209
Phone: (313) 841-0969 

Personnel

Tony Dunn – Operations
Mobile: (419) 270-1538
Email:  Tony.Dunn@worldshipping.com

Matt Jackson – Operations
Mobile: (734) 460-9954
Email: Matthew.Jackson@worldshipping.com

Ports Covered

Toledo, Monroe, Ludington, Detroit, Port Huron, Bay City, Mackinac Island, all others between

Tell Us About Your Next Great Lakes Port Call

Share your vessel, port, schedule, and service requirements. A World Shipping vessel agent will review the request and coordinate the appropriate support.

Prefer to speak with an agent? 
Email contact@worldshipping.com or call 440-356-7676 and we'll be happy to help.

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