Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution

Hoover's - A D&B Company - We Make It Easier
Hoovers > Companies > American Steamship Company > American Steamship Company Business Reports

American Steamship Company Business Reports

American Steamship Company Overview

Address

500 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, 
NY 14221 United States
Phone: 716-635-0222
Fax:716-635-0220

Company Description

Traveling Lake Erie could make some shipping companies weary, but not American Steamship Company (ASC). The company operates a fleet of about 20 self-unloading vessels that haul dry bulk commodities across the Great Lakes. The self-unloading vessels don't require land-based assistance, so they can arrive at a dock and unload any time. Transportation of iron ore pellets for steel producers accounts for about half of the company's revenue; ASC also transports such cargo as coal and limestone aggregates. The company is a unit of railcar leasing giant GATX. ASC was founded in 1907.

American Steamship Company Company Profile Report

Purchase Report
 
$29

Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

    Company Profile Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $29

      Choose below from the available Industry Reports related to 

    • Coastal & Great Lakes Freight Transportation Industry Report
    • Inland Water Freight Transportation Industry Report

    Coastal & Great Lakes Freight Transportation Industry Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $129

    Overview

    The US coastal and Great Lakes shipping industry includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $8 billion. Major companies include Horizon Lines, Matson Navigation, American Steamship Company, and Rand Logistics. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for over 80 percent of industry revenue.

    SIC: 4424

    NAICS: 483113

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    What trend has the company experienced in petroleum shipping revenues?

    US coastwise trade fell 24 percent between 2004 and 2009, largely due to declining petroleum shipments. Domestic crude oil production has declined about 40 percent since its peak in 1970. Petroleum companies off the Gulf Coast struggle to compete...

     

    How dependent is the company on the strength of the steel industry?

    Coal, iron ore, and limestone, three key commodities in steel manufacture, make up a large portion of the total traffic transported on the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes shipping industry depends on three industries: steel, utilities, and construction,...

     

    To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

     

    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Coastal & Great Lakes Freight Transportation Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Inland Water Freight Transportation Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Overview

      The US inland barge transport industry includes about 300 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $5 billion. Major companies include independents, such as American Commercial Lines, Ingram Barge, and Kirby Inland Marine, and captive subsidiaries of companies that transport commodities, such as AEP River Operations (owned by American Electric Power) and American River Transportation (owned by Archer Daniels Midland). The industry is highly concentrated: the largest 50 companies generate more than 85 percent of industry revenue.

      SIC: 4449

      NAICS: 483211

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How dependent is the company on shipments of petroleum products and coal?

      Petroleum products and coal account for over half the tonnage transported on US waterways. Bulk petrochemical shipments are driven by US production of paper, fibers, and plastics. Demand for black oil products, such as fuel oil, and refined petroleum...

       

      What is the company's outlook for US grain exports?

      Demand for dry cargo barge shipments in the US is affected significantly by the volume of agriculture exports, primarily grain, passing through the Port of New Orleans. Agriculture exports depend on the size of US and worldwide harvests, and on...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Inland Water Freight Transportation Industry Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $129