About
What We Do
Supporting the Movement of Commerce Through Agency Services and Terminals.
About
About T. Parker Host
T. Parker Host (HOST) provides vessel agency services, terminal operations, and logistics solutions that connect customers to global markets. Our teams manage every stage of the port call and cargo journey — from coordinating vessels to handling and storing cargo, to developing the infrastructure that enables efficient, reliable movement at scale.
We bring a hands-on, service-driven approach to each operation, helping customers move products safely and with the level of precision and care required in complex, high-stakes environments.
Operations
Explore Our Operations
HOST Agency
Since 1923, HOST Agency has delivered trusted vessel agency services with a commitment to responsive, personalized support. Today, we are the largest tramp ship agency in the United States, serving ports from coast to coast, including the Gulf Coast and the Hawaiian Islands.
From arrival to departure, our teams coordinate every aspect of a vessel call, combining local expertise, modern technology, and white-glove service to keep operations running efficiently.
- Vessel Agency
- Cargo Monitoring
- Forwarding & Documentation
- Commodity Reporting
HOST's Terminals
HOST owns and operates terminal facilities across Southeast Louisiana and provides terminal operating services for customer-owned sites. Our network includes multimodal, breakbulk, and bulk cargo facilities designed to support a wide range of customer needs.
Avondale Global Gateway
Avondale Global Gateway is HOST's flagship multimodal logistics and industrial campus. Transformed from the former Avondale Shipyard, it serves as the company's headquarters and provides strategic vessel, rail, truck, and barge connectivity to support a diverse range of cargo, customers, and tenants.
Located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Avondale Global Gateway combines flexible infrastructure with operational expertise to support global commerce while creating opportunities for industrial investment, manufacturing, and long-term economic growth throughout the region.