Steamship Agents, International Freight Forwarders, Charter Brokers & Vessel Operators
Established 1970 by Rene A. Stiegler, Jr. and continues serving the shipping industry as Steamship Agents; Charter Brokers; International Freight Forwarders and Vessel operators. World-wide ocean services and experts in handling cargoes from door to door. Also, experts in preparation and filing of export documentation, Letters of Credit and logistics
Keywords: Logistics, Chartering, Vessel operations, Shipping Agents, Port Services, Cargo brokers, Charter brokers, International Freight Forwarders, Service to Caribbean, South and Central America, Bahamas, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Aruba, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Turks & Caicos, Bermuda, Africa, Far East, Europe, Mediterranean, U.S. Gulf and East Coast service. Export Documentation, Letters of Credit, Inland Trucking, Shipping, Ocean transportation, Cargoes, Export, Import, Expert consultants, Maritime, Marine, Transportation
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
In business since 1970
What is your primary product or service?
Ocean Transportation, Vessel Agency, Freight Forwarders & Charter Brokers, Vessel Owner/Operators.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Family owned business started by Gary Stiegler's father Rene Stiegler, Jr.
Origin in shipping dates back to family ownership of a paddlewheel steamer "BELLE CREOLE" from the 1800's.
Grandfather of Gary Stiegler was Executive Director of the Port of New Orleans, La. under Governor Huey Long from 1929-1940.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our longevity in the business is attributable to an honest and ethical approach to working with our customers.
Experience counts. We are one of the only surviving, family owned and operated shipping companies that is only domiciled in Mobile, Alabama.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We only have 1 location in Mobile, Alabama but work on a world-wide basis. We do handle vessel agency in the ports of Pascagoula, Ms.; Mobile, AL; Pensacola, Panama City and Port Manatee (Tampa), FL. from our office in Mobile.
Other ports are handled through our sub-agency agreements.
What type of payments do you accept?
Wire transfers, Cash, Checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
Which areas do you service?
World-wide
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Gary Stiegler, President
What are your hours of operation?
8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That our service is the best that they have ever experienced.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Do unto others as you have have them do unto you"