In 1886, Captains Frank Garden Strachan and George P. Walker founded Strachan Shipping Company in Savannah, Georgia. By offering stevedoring services and specializing as agents for ship owners, these two young men began their continuous endeavor of finding new and innovative solutions for an ever-expanding industry.
In 1999, J. Schley Rutherford and H. W. Thurber, III acquired Strachan Shipping Agency from Strachan Shipping Company, with the intention of expanding and improving its services and service areas.

Charting Results
In the spring of 2002, Strachan Shipping Agency acquired Norton Lilly International and created the largest provider of agency services in North America. This union brought together two of the most well-established and respected companies in the shipping industry and started an exciting new chapter for our company.

Navigating a Higher Level of Service
With our experienced and dedicated staff located in offices throughout the United States, you will always receive the widest level of service possible.