Summary
Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. operates as a seaborne shipping and logistics company in North America, Australia, Europe, Asia, South America, and internationally. It focuses on the transportation and transshipment of dry bulk commodities, including iron ores, coal, and grains. The company operates in two segments, Dry Bulk Vessel Operations and Logistics Business. The Dry Bulk Vessel Operations segment engages in the transportation and handling of bulk cargoes through the ownership, operation, and trading of vessels and freight. This segment charters its vessels to trading houses, producers, and government-owned entities. The Logistics Business segment operates ports and transfer station terminals, as well as upriver transport facilities in the Hidrovia region; and handles vessels, barges, push boats, and cabotage business. This segment provides its integrated transportation, storage, and related services through its port facilities, cargo barges, and product tankers to mineral and grain commodity providers, as well as to users of refined petroleum products. As of December 31, 2021, the company's fleet consisted of 36 vessels totaling 3.9 million deadweight tons. Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
History
Navios Maritime was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. The company has grown to become one of the leading global shipping companies, with offices in 14 countries and a fleet of over 200 vessels. Navios has a long and varied history – from humble beginnings transporting cargo from the US to Gulf countries, to becoming one of the top container shipping companies in the world.
Mission
Navios Maritime’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions to customers, through superior operational performance, worldwide coverage, and superior customer service.
Vision
Navios Maritime’s vision is to be the world’s premier provider of transportation solutions, offering safe and reliable logistics to customers around the globe.
Key Team
Ms. Laura A. Kowalcyk (VP of Corp. Communications)
Mr. Ted C. Petrone (Vice Chairman of Navios Corp.)
Ms. Anna Kalathakis (Chief Legal Risk Officer)
Mr. Ioannis Karyotis (Sr. VP of Strategic Planning)
Mr. Shunji Sasada (Director & Pres of Navios Corp.)
Ms. Erifili Tsironi (Sr. VP of Credit Management)
Mr. Efstratios Desypris (Chief Financial Controller)
Recognition and Awards
Navios has earned numerous awards, including being named a Global Technology Leader in 2018, being awarded the Best Shipping Line in 2018, and winning multiple awards for Best Supplier and Best Vessel Operator in 2016 and 2017.
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