BOYD Steamship Corporation is the oldest and largest ships’ agency at the Panama Canal. Founded by William Y. Boyd, who was later joined by his brother, Robert J. Boyd, and General George W. Goethals, the famed builder of the Panama Canal. Goethals was an active partner in the company until his retirement in 1926. In 1919, in the city of Colon, the Boyds opened the first bonded warehouse, precursor of the now flourishing and internationally famous Colon Free Zone.

Long considered the premier ships’ agency at the Panama Canal, BOYD Steamship Corporation provides their clients with the most up-to-date information about Canal conditions, expedites ships transits by virtue of having an experienced staff on duty 24 hours per day, renders final invoices within 15 days of a vessel’s sailing plus many other services that a ship owner or operator may require.

Services Provided

1. Canal transit booking request.
2. Full agency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
3. Full husbandry services and technical fleet support (cash
    advance, spare parts, correspondence, and crew changes).
4. Ship repairs – from Afloat Repairs up to Dry Docking. Dock
    Dims. 318m x 39m Entrance 33.6m.
5. State of the art information technology program from our
    web site www.boydsteamship.com, with projections of the
    traffic, transit related calculations, your statement of
    account, the vessel’s accounts, and all pertinent information
    from The Panama Canal.
6. A global network of Representatives in major shipping cities,
    a phone call away from up-to-date information on local
    conditions important to ship owners and operators.
7. A team of highly motivated qualified professionals to attend
    every aspect of your vessel’s need, with an average of 25
    years’ experience.
8. An organization with the financial resources and ability to
    guarantee a smooth and continuous operation, uninterrupted
    by world crises.
9. An agency well known throughout the world shipping
    community for its integrity, honesty and quality of service.
10. Global electronic banking facilities enabling owners and
     operators to remit payment for transit and other expenses
     just in time.
11. Strategically located offices at each entrance to The
     Panama Canal, with the capability to attend vessels at any
     port in the Republic of Panama.
12. An experienced and aggressive sales force to solicit cargo
     for the companies that require this service.
13. Extensive relationship with The Panama Canal officials and
     port personnel.
14. EDCS (ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM) to
     provide The Panama Canal vessel & cargo details 96 hours
     prior to arrival as required.
15. Preparation of the PCSOPEP (PANAMA CANAL SHIPBOARD
     OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN) to comply with the
     requirements of The Panama Canal on pollution matters.
16. Constant communication with Operation Managers and
     Captains, assuring a fast and easy transit.
17. P & I coverage thorough ITIC for over 30 years.
18. Complete and thorough integration with any D/A desk.