The Evolution of SPI Marine
History
Today SPI Marine is a recognised global brand in bulk liquid shipping and logistics.
Our history in the USA dates back to 1978, when Fleets Cove Chartering was founded by Rick Laux and his father, Dick Laux. From humble beginnings here are the key milestones in our history:
1986
Sound Tanker Chartering INC. (STCI) is founded, with offices located in South Norwalk, Conneticut
1996
Panasia Marine Ltd is founded, based out of Hong Kong
1998
Panasia Marine, together with STCI participation, relocates from Hong Kong to Singapore
2004
Back in the USA, STCI establishes its second US office, this time in Houston, Texas
2005
Panasia Marine expands further with offices in Shanghai and Seoul
2006
Panasia Marine expands with an office in Sohar, Oman
2011
Global Rebranding: STCI and Panasia Marine merge to form SPI Marine, together moving over 10 MTPA
2014
