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Our Mission
We are a young company with a clear mission: we want to give startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and road warriors a better option than working out of their lonely living rooms or at unproductive coffee shops. We are inspired to rescue small companies and creative agencies from soulless office spaces and executive suites.
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Our Vision
Our team aims to achieve brilliance in the commercial real estate field by delivering the most comprehensive, innovative, and cost effective solutions. By providing a complete suite of Commercial Property Management solutions, we strive to set new benchmarks on which the Real Estate Industry would be evaluated.
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2019 Annual Report
We began this year with a celebration of our 20 years in business, a milestone that is particularly significant for our company. We ended the year strongly with an increased number of rented office spaces and other properties in comparison with the previous year. We also opened new coworking centers and meeting lounges in California.
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Pre Fixture Services
Check with us before you book! Having a firm grasp on the business beforehand can make all the difference.
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Full Port Agency
General Steamship Corp. As Agents. Discover everything we offer as your appointed agents.
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Protective Agency
Not big on the charterer's agent? Don't go it alone! We'll keep them honest and ensure your interests are fully upheld.
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Documentation Department
Our experienced team is prepared to handle all of your
documentation needs.
Operations Desk
North America's #1 web based platform for instant proforma DAs, port information, lineups, statistics and so much more.
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Virtual Agent Portal
Secure post-fixture database to store all cargo/voyage details and documents in one convenient location.
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JIM LEE RETIRES
Alaska, USA
Old ship agents never die, they just sail away. Congrats and thank you to Jim Lee for your decades of dedicated service. You will be missed dearly! Photo(s) provided by Jim Lee on 2019-02-06.
MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
mill valley, california
Wishing all a Happy Holiday season and a prosperous New Year! From Gensteam Mill Valley, CA. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones 15-Dec-2019.
GENERAL S.S. BASEBALL TEAM
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
General Steamship Corp Baseball Team ‘Steamship League’ – 1925 San Francisco, CA. Back row L to R: G.Schirmer, H.Jeans, W.Clark, A.Malm. Center Row L to R: E.Reynolds, L.Cloud, J.Fautz. Front Row L to R: E.Mullen, J.Schirmer, C.Reali, F.Reeves.
DINNER HONORING H.S. SCOTT
san francisco, california
Harry S. Scott was President of General Steamship from 1920-1953 (pictured bottom right). His Majesty King Haakon VII of Norway promoted him to “Commander of the Royal Order of St. Olav” at this Bohemian Club dinner in 1955. Photo provided by Lisa Breaux.
PAN AMERICAN CHINA CLIPPER
san francisco, california
Pan American China Clipper flies over San Francisco harbor, circa 1935. General Steamship pier and shed are seen below right of aircraft. (photo by Clyde Sunderland, courtesy of Tor Welch).
GENSTEAM SEATTLE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Gensteam Seattle circa 1930. If you look closely, you can see our very own Doug Coburn, about 100 years ago, standing in front of the original Gensteam office. Doug hasn’t aged a day! Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-09-11.
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Beautiful wide shot of Grain Barge traveling the Columbia Gorge. Photo(s) provided by Andrew Mew on 2018-06-27.
SUNRISE ON THE MISSISSIPPI
new orleans, louisiana
Beautiful sunrise over the Mississippi River. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-09-19..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE!
anchorage, alaska
Wishing Luke Hasenbank a Happy Birthday! Photo(s) provided by Brittney Kennington on 2019-10-17.
GLENN AVILEZ RETIRES!
new orleans, louisiana
The New Orleans office pictured on Glenn Avilez’s last day before retiring. Thank you Glenn for your years of dedicated service! Photo(s) provided by Robert Toups on 2017-04-28.
OUR FOUNDING LOCATION
san francisco, california
Today Pier 39 is a year-round festival marketplace within a five-acre waterfront park and marina. Prior to its current use, it was home for many years to General Steamship Corporation. This is a look at Pier 39 in 1920. (San Francisco Maritime National Park Library).
FLAG RAISING IN LONG BEACH
long beach, california
Photo taken February 5, 1948 with General Steamship Corporation LTD., Agents. The Saudi Arabian flag flew aboard the “M/S Al-Akeek” and “M/S Azzihir” purchased by “Arabian Economy and Thrift Co. of Mecca”. This photo was taken by Will Hays of Wilmington, California.
1940'S LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
General Steamship/Transatlantic Shipping Inspection Tour – LA Berth 230 – early 1940’s.
HORSES ARRIVE AT LA HARBOR
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
General Steamship Corp Wilmington, CA office pictured. Circa 1940. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-03-27.
MAIDEN VOYAGE
sechelt b.c., canada
Photo taken of the maiden voyage of the “Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin” in Sechelt B.C on October 21, 2012. Photo provided by Garth Mitcham, CSL Americas. – Sechelt, British Columbia.
M/V RED DAISY
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
M/V Red Daisy loading 55,000 MT corn for Japan. – LDC Seattle, WA. 12/11/2017. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2017-12-13.
M/V SOPOT - MAIDEN VOYAGE
portland, oregon
MV Sopot on her Maiden Voyage to the Columbia River. Photo(s) provided by Bryan Aurand on 2019-12-16.
INTERLINK AMENITY - MAIDEN VOY.
vancouver, washington
Capt. Zhang and his 20-member crew were welcomed to Vancouver by representatives from EVRAZ North America, Jones Stevedoring, General Steamship, Allports Forwarding Inc. and the Port of Vancouver USA. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2018-05-01.
RUSS LYZELL IN DEUTSCHLAND
germany
Portland’s Russ Lyzell hunting in Germany in 2016. Photo(s) provided by Scott Jones on 2017-11-21.
DANGER NESTING EAGLES…
DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA
Bob Arts in Dutch Harbor Alaska… Photo provided by Dan Blackmore, Alaska Maritime – Anchorage – 08/03/16.
ASBA MEMBER RECEPTION 2019
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Back Row L to R: Scott Jones, Dylan Toups, Charles Armitage, and Evan Jones. Front Row L to R: Brett Toups, Beryl Plaisance, Debbie Noble, Cory Braud, and Jace D’Angelo. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2019-05-17.
M/T VALVERDE
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
The “Glacier Wind” Tug (foreground) and the “Valverde” Oil Tanker (background). Photos provided by Bryan Aurand, Alaska Maritime Agencies – Anchorage, Alaska – Approx. 04/03/14.
HELIX PRODUCER I
MOBILE, ALABAMA
The Helix Producer I DP2 monohull floating production unit is designed to produce hydrocarbons and export to shore via pipeline or tanker. Photo(s) provided by Hetty Bobenrieth, General Steamship – Mobile, Alabama – Approx. 11/09/13.
OLYMPUS HULL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Shell “Olympus Hull” hull brought into Corpus Christi with the Dockwise heavylift vessel “Blue Marlin”. Topsides and equipments were installed at the Kiewit Offshore Service Yard in Ingleside, TX. Photos provided by Carlos Garcia, General Steamship – Corpus Christi, Texas – Approx. 07/16/13.
BBC DELEWARE
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Photo of the BBC Delaware loading Liebherr Crane for delivery to Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada. Photo provided by Jeff Robbins – Stockton, California.
AGENT IN TRAINING!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Say hello to Carol-Beth’s son, Liem Thai! Born on 12-29-2016. Photo(s) provided by Carol-Beth Sheley on 2017-05-04.
DIVINEGATE - MAIDEN VOYAGE
PORTLAND, OREGON
A company plaque was presented to the master of the 60,826 MT DWT m/v “DIVINEGATE” on April 8, 2019 to commemorate the vessel’s maiden voyage call at Columbia Export Terminal, Portland, Oregon. The vessel loaded 58,357 MTs of wheat for Kohsichang Thailand. Photo(s) provided by Chris Cummins on 2019-05-29.
LADIES DAY ON THE BAY!
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
Harley Marine Services hosted our very own (left to right); Vanessa Wilkerson, Janis Mahoney, and Cindra McLeod for a day on the bay!
SEATTLE CHRISTMAS PARTY!
LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTON
Joseph Tabisola Rocking The Holidays in Lynnwood, WA. Photo(s) provided by Jim Lee on 2017-12-15.
M/V BALTO - MAIDEN VOYAGE
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Aerial view of the “Balto” unloading sand aggregate at anchorage #9 in the San Francisco Bay on its maiden voyage from Canada. The vessel is owned by Torvald Klaveness Ship Management and operated by CSL International. All Photos provided by Tom Paiva, Tom Paiva Photography, 5/1/13.
MARATHON GOLF TOURNAMENT
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
From left to right: Elaine Marshall (Marathon), Joseph Tabisola (Gensteam), Amber Menden (Marathon), Evan Jones (Gensteam) at the Marathon annual charity golf tournament in San Antonio, Texas.
STOWAWAY OWL!
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
A Great Horned Owl accidentally joined the MT American Endurance in Seattle. After being secured on board, he arrived safely in Long Beach and was greeted by the department of fish and wildlife and our agent Carl Clemo. Photo(s) provided by Chris Koutsoyanopulos on 2019-04-19.
GOOD BOYS🐾
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
U.S. Coast Guard dogs conducting training exercises in San Francisco bay. The dogs gear up with eyewear and ear protection to keep them safe at sea from rotor wash, sea spray, foreign debris and engine noise. Photos provided by Evan Jones, Gensteam – 08/12/16.
C.S. OLIVE - LOADING COAL
seward, alaska
C.S. Olive loaded Usibelli coal over a five day period in Seward, AK for delivery to Kawasaki, Japan. All photos and text provided by Bryan Aurand, Alaska Maritime Agencies – Anchorage, AK – 9/24/15 .
LUNCH WITH TOKO LINE
PORTLAND, OREGON
Our Columbia River offices hosted Toko Line for lunch in downtown Portland on. 7/18/17 – L to R: Shoji San, Yamada San, Chris C., Evan J., Emily W., Bryan A., Paula F., Sandra A., Heather L., Pam L., Idaka San, Russ L., Yonehara San. Photo(s) provided by Evan Jones on 2017-07-19.
AGENTS DAY OUT!
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Our Seattle, WA office enjoys a day at the Seattle Mariners game! From left to right: Andrew Sieber, Paul Ellsworth, Jacob Arntson, Joseph Tabisola. Photo(s) provided by Joseph Tabisola on 2017-08-15.
PARMA BASEBALL
PARMA, ITALy
Our very own agent Chris Koutsoyanopulos’ son Aldo receiving the MVP for his team Parma, in The Italian League, Series A, professional baseball! Photo(s) provided by Chris Koutsoyanopulos on 2018-08-24.
NORD INNOVATION
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Tanker Nord Innovation discharging jet fuel at the port of Anchorage, Alaska. Photo(s) provided by Bryan Aurand on 2016-11-09.
HOLIDAY BASKETS
corpus christi, texas
Each year our agents present holiday gift baskets on behalf of some of our customers to the captains and crews of their operated vessels.
NAVIGATING WIND POWER!
portland, oregon
The king of wind power! Photo provided by Russell V Lyzell, General Steamship Corp. – Portland Oregon
Koch Fertilizers
"I wanted to be sure and make it a point to share this unsolicited, outstanding compliment and thank General Steamship and Dylan for all that you continue to do for Koch's ammonia program. We are ALWAYS well served by your attention to detail and continuous, proactive, problem-solving, top-notch service. Your dedication, passion and professionalism is very much appreciated!"
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Ocean Shipholdings Inc.
"You and your agency have once again proved what a great relationship and trust has been developed over many years. I always know all I have to do is ask when we need something and you all would take care of it. It's been an extremely successful year for us with these two ships in Portland. Always a pleasure working with you & your offices."
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Oldendorff Carriers
"Please be informed I am safely back in Germany. I want to say thank you very much for your great assistance before, during and after my visit at Astoria. Compared to other agencies and ports in US - it was my best experience made with you and your agency. Hope we can work together again when I'm in the area."
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YARA North America
"Thank you very much for all of your assistance during this situation. Your information has been very helpful and crucial to helping us make this decision and we definitely appreciate all of your help."
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Itochu International Inc.
"Please note that everything went well with (name removed) and the new B/Ls were accepted without issue. I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who had a part in this 'rescue mission' in your organization and beyond, for all their assistance and kind cooperation. I especially appreciated the constant follow-up throughout the process and the fantastic team work. Thank you!"
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Matson MARAD RRF Program
"As a side note, Matt and General Steamship have provided some of the best support we have ever had in an agency. The communications, response and the ability to reach out to various local sources and make things happen is commendable. We hope to continue working with you on future missions."
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SAL Heavy Lift
"Please let me express my sincere appreciation for the good job you are your whole team was doing with our vessel at Longview. It was certainly not easy for all of us with the decisions going back and forth but we managed to circumvent these issues with very good communication and coordination. I am looking forward to the same good performance at San Diego now."
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Teekay Shipping (USA) Inc.
"Just wanted to extend my thanks once again for all your assistance on this difficult port call. The communication was excellent and appreciate your availability to speak frequently. You are very much appreciated!"
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Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.
"Your good company have been evaluated excellent score from all of our operation teams. You have provided the satisfied service to us, and you have shown such high-qualified service for many years and we regard you as the most favorable and excellent agency. Thank you very much for your continuous cooperation.
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Trammo Inc.
"I would like to extend my gratitude and thank you for your good efforts and agency work. Indeed by loading (details removed) we practically fulfilled our interests and appreciate you for keeping me well informed thru the loading process. Thank you!"
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Bureau Veritas
"Please note I am unable to stop myself to ink some lines in your honor due to your remarkable and extreme professionalism shown during subject vessel correspondence and dealings. In short, I will say you are a real assist for the company and it really was a pleasure working with you."
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Thorco Shipping
"I just wanted to drop you a line and say how impressed I have been with the agent in charge of this vessel; Carol. This ship has been headache after headache and Carol has at all times been friendly and professional. Carol kept an even head, kept the pressure on, picked up and delivered last minute materials and got the vessel out. I think she deserves some recognition for her exemplary work."
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International Materials Inc. (IMI)
"Wanted to thank you and your team for an amazingly smooth operation on our vessel. Was a bit apprehensive about this new move with so many unknowns but couldn’t have been more impressed with the communication and professionalism. Hopefully I’ll be able to get up there to see the next one myself."
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Sumitomo Corporation
"Thank you for your timely report. Our sincere thanks to everyone at General Steamship for their support to Sumitomo for this vessel."
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Torvald Klaveness
"I have to say I am very impressed with the efforts made by your company in all 3 offices now during the holiday season. This shows that Klaveness have a trusted and very competent partner in your good company which we will remember in the future. "
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Fairfield Chemical Carriers
"Well done all for getting this organized and sorted quickly with reduced delay and disruption. It was particularly important to get this cargo off here in the river to minimize impact for the next loading. Thanks for your efforts, particularly Gensteam in bringing it all together."
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Sojitz Corporation
"Thank you for coming to see us in your busy schedule and thanks for inviting us to lunch today. We appreciate your hard work for the last two shipments and especially for the (details removed) incident."
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Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)
"Again, on behalf of the officers and crew of the Overseas (name removed), I would like to thank you for your support during our stay in GOLA. Previous endeavor would not be as smooth as it turned out without your assistance. Thank you very much and look forward to working with you again in the future."
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Evergreen Line
"I want to thank you for your professionalism and consistently good and hard work with Evergreen, especially on (name removed) recent case. It continues to be a pleasure to work with you. Again, thanks."
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Koch Carbon
"I wanted to drop a line and say 'thanks' for all of Gensteam's efforts this year. You continue to provide superior service and value, and we are very pleased to continue to have you all as partners."
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V. Ships USA
"Following the vessel's last call to Antioch a week ago, I would like to express my thanks to you and all involved. We appreciate how Gensteam supports strongly our ships on routine daily basis and when something happens. All activities for the job on the generator arranged great from your side! Thanks a lot!"
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Western Bulk Carriers
"Well received. Thanks as usual for the great service and have a nice weekend."
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Olam Group
"Good Day, thank you for sorting out the matter with the port on our behalf. Your attention and efforts are well appreciated."
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Cockett Marine
"I want all to know that I very much appreciated your knowing professionalism and attitude in dealing with a unique situation. I wish everyone was as personable, hard-working and trustworthy as yourself...We have known and recommended Gensteam for a long time - I now know why, and will never look at anyone else on that coast!"
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Crowley Petroleum Services
"Thanks for all your awesome work during out port stay. Gensteam Seattle sets the bar high for service and support. Much appreciated."
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NS United Kaiun Kaisha
"Duly rcvd the dep report with thanks. Thank you for your cooperation for this voyage, especially the union issue that could have delayed the vsls schdl. Your information to us and specific instructions to the vsl were of great assistance. Looking forward to working with you again."
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Italmar 3000
"Very TOP service, please keep like this, thank you."
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Liberty One Ship Management
"Dear all, would really like to thank you for the good services provided. First time I met such a well organized agent. Please pass my thanks to Joseph Tabisola."
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IFCHOR North America
"Thanks for the excellent attendance on this vessel. Please provide copy of full set of cargo docs soonest they become available."
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Asuka Cruise
"On behalf of Captain (name removed), the officers and crew, we would like to thank you for all the great service that we received during our stay in the port of San Francisco. We would like to thank you especially for the assisting and off loading of the show equipment. Gensteam always goes above and beyond to assist. Thank you."
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
"We would thank you for all the assistance provided during the recent port call of Anchorage , Alaska. Special thanks to Brittney, who is such an enterprising representative of your organisation; she was proactive and diligent in all vessel’s requirement or queries. Many thanks to her."
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Liberty Global Logistics
"First off, the local Agent was on top of her game the entire time we were under her care. As this was my first time into Anchorage, she was able to put my mind at ease on certain matters in the upcoming operation. Good communications all through out our port call. I give high marks to Ms. McGinnis."
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Norther Marine Group UK
"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for the excellent service provided whilst our good lady called Alaska, you acted over and above with the whole Master crew change scenario."
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230000
completed port calls
2765
clients served
1780
years combined experience
21.44
years average experience
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