ABOUT US
95 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS AT THE PANAMA CANAL
Founded by John Norton in 1841 in the burgeoning international shipping center of New York Harbor, Norton Lilly International has a long-standing reputation of meeting and exceeding the shipping needs of clients around the world as Ship Agents.
Norton Lilly opened offices in the Panama Canal Zone in 1925, and today is the largest and most reliable shipping agency in Panama, representing commercial vessels operating in the Panama Canal and local ports. Maintaining two offices strategically located at the north and south ends of the Panama Canal, we are well positioned to serve the needs of our principals for canal transits as well as cargo operations and vessel requirements at the surrounding ports and anchorage areas.
In addition to our longstanding presence in Panama, we are part of the greater Norton Lilly network with offices throughout North America and the Caribbean (www.nortonlilly.com).
John Norton books his first cargo of kerosene aboard a small sailing ship bound for South America. Norton & Co. is formed.
Joseph T. Lilly becomes a full partner in Norton & Company. The company is renamed Norton Lilly & Company.
Norton Lilly builds 16 Story office building at 26 Beaver Street, New York City.
Norton Lilly opens offices at the Panama Canal.
Norton Lilly International acquires Theo Davies Marine Agencies in Hawaii, formed in 1845.
H.W Thurber & J. Schley Rutherford acquire Strachan Shipping Agency on April 14, 1999 and move the headquarters from Savannah Ga. to Mobile Al.
Norton Lilly International is acquired by Strachan Shipping Agency.
Norton Lilly becomes a stakeholder in S5 Agency World Agency network and establishes offices covering Caribbean and Central America. Norton Lilly International launches offices in Puerto Rico.
Norton Lilly International opens offices in Barbados and Trinidad.
Norton Lilly International opens office in Guam.
Norton Lilly/Reford/Montship form a joint venture in Canada.
Norton Lilly opens offices in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Norton Lilly Panama attends the first booked vessel, VLGC Lycaste Peace, through the newly expanded Neopanamax Locks.
LEARNING
Requires us to stay curious with our people, customers, to learn & share.
INTEGRITY
Holds us accountable to doing the right thing in the right way.
EXCELLENCE
Drives us to uncover needs and exceed expectations of ourselves and others.
SAFETY
Requires each of us to be alert and aware at all times.
FUN
Create a fun and an enjoyable environment, helping us boost each team member find their unique awesomeness.
Nautical Tourism Association
Panama Maritime Chamber
Caribbean Shipping Association
American Chamber of Commerce Panama