Central Gulf Lines Inc

Formed in 1947 as Central Gulf Steamship Corporation, the company later changed its name to Central Gulf Lines Inc. Central Gulf Lines Inc. owns, operates and charters ocean-going vessels and barges for the transportation of cargoes between U.S. ports and overseas markets. The company s customers include commercial interest and U.S. government agencies. It is a subsidiary of International Shipholding Corporation, which is of the global leaders in waterborne cargo transportation. International Shipholding Corporation, a publicly traded company, operates from four operating segments: Time Charter Contracts, Contracts of Affreightment, Rail-Ferry Service and Unconsolidated Entities. It offers services, such as pure car/truck carrier, roll on/roll off, breakbulk/bulk carrier and domestic coast wide services and rail ferry transportation.