What does T. Parker Host do?

T. Parker Host is a privately-held maritime service company founded in 1923 in Newport News, Virginia. Originally a small ship agency, it has grown into a significant player in the marine cargo and logistics industry, employing around 512 people and generating annual revenue of $95.7 million. The company specializes in ship agency services, stevedoring and terminal operations, and marine assets management. T. Parker Host aims to optimize supply chains within the maritime sector. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, it operates 12 additional offices along the East and Gulf Coasts and has international operations, serving clients in the United States and Colombia. The company has a strong family-oriented history, with family members actively involved in its operations since its inception.