Columbus Shipping is an independent Steamship Agency serving the Great Lakes. Our company was founded by Robert A. Gierszal, former owner of Codan Corp in Erie, PA. Codan operated as stevedore at the Port of Erie for over 30 years.
Established in 1968, the Agency is operated by twin sons Tom & Greg Gierszal. Your friendly Port Agents, hard at work!
Columbus Shipping & Trading Agency, Inc. offers the full range of independent ship agency and vessel husbandry services. We are proud of the long lasting relationships we have developed with our customers and take pride in offering the highest level of service in a sound, ethical and professional manner.
Our knowledge of local conditions can help you achieve savings in port costs, with less time in port. Our experienced team ensures that all port calls are handled appropriately. Our attention to new security procedures can help keep your vessels in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
We offer competitive rates, quality service, and timely disbursement accounts. Please contact us at 440-617-9907.
Based at the Port of Cleveland, Columbus serves the Ports of Cleveland, Erie, Ashtabula, Toledo, Detroit, Buffalo and Oswego.
Columbus Shipping is an independent Steamship Agency serving the Great Lakes. Our company was founded by Robert A. Gierszal, former owner of Codan Corp in Erie, PA. Codan operated as stevedore at the Port of Erie for over 30 years. 