American Cargo & Steamship

At Antares Chartering & Shipping, Inc., we pride ourselves on being uniquely qualified to offer a wide range of international freight and transportation services for your company's shipping and chartering needs. With a rich history dating back to 1978, we have established ourselves as a dependable and reliable partner for shippers and charterers alike. Our goal is to provide customized, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for our clients' cargo transportation needs.

Our Services

As shipbrokers, cargo brokers, or charter brokers, we specialize in worldwide chartering, serving all ports in the USA and globally. Our expertise lies in securing the right type of vessel for your cargo, whether it's a bulk carrier, dry cargo vessel, container vessel, tanker, or tanker. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific requirements, taking into account factors such as cargo type, shipment size, route, and timelines. Our experienced team strives to provide exceptional service, ensuring seamless logistics and efficient cargo handling.

We offer a diverse range of services, including:

• Ship chartering: Secure the right type of vessel for your cargo, whether it's a bulk carrier, dry cargo vessel, container vessel, or tanker.
• Cargo broking: We handle cargo shipments, from originating to destination, ensuring swift and reliable transportation.
• Charter broking: We facilitate the negotiation and execution of charter agreements between shipowners and charterers.
• Ship agency: We represent shipowners, providing agency services for cargo operations, documentation, and vessel maintenance.
• Project cargo: We specialize in transporting unusual or heavy loads, requiring customized logistics planning and execution.

Our expertise covers a wide range of commodities and cargo types, including breakbulk, project cargo, bulk, containerized, and liquid cargo. We cater to various industries, such as agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and energy, among others.

Ship Types

We can arrange for various ship types to meet your cargo transportation needs. Our vessel fleet includes:

• AHT/Salvage
• Aframax AHTS
• Anchor Handling/Tug/Supply
• Anti-Pollution Vessel
• Asphalt Carrier
• Barge
• Barge Carrier
• Beltunloader
• Bitumen Carrier/Tanker
• Bulk Carrier with Retrackable Tweens
• Bucker
• Dredger
• Dry Cargo Ship
• Cement Storage Barge
• Cement Carrier
• Chemical Tanker
• Chemical/Oil Tanker
• Clean Product Tanker
• Container Feeder Ship
• Container Ship
• Container Liner
• Container/Part Refrigerated
• Crane/Derrick Barge
• Crude Oil Carrier
• Cruise Vessel
• Cutter Dredger
• Cutter Suction Dredger
• Dipper Dredger
• Diving Support Vessel
• Dragger Dredger
• Drilling Vessel
• Dry Cargo Ship
• Ethylene Tanker
• EVVR - Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessel
• Fisheries Protection Vessel
• Fisheries Research
• Fishing Vessel
• Fruit Juice Carrier
• Geared Bulk Carrier
• Geared Container Vessel
• Gearless Bulkcarrier
• Gearless Container Vessel
• Geophysical Research Vessel

Our extensive network of affiliates, partners, and vessel operators worldwide allows us to offer customized, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for your cargo transportation needs.