Since 1958, Capes Shipping Agencies (a division of CV International, Inc.) has upheld a reputation of providing proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented ship agency services to our Principals around the world, setting the standard for ship agency, freight forwarding, and logistics management. We understand the significance of being our customers’ eyes and ears in port, of saving them time and money, being available to answer their questions, and solving their problems before they happen. We pride ourselves on providing resourceful solutions, availability, and local expertise, As Needed, As Expected, and As Always.  

Our History Timeline

1958
1958

Captain Rudolf Weiss and Captain Rolando Perasso formed Capes in January 1958; formerly known as Alcoa Steamship Company.

1961
1961

Captain Weiss retired and Captain Perasso became President of Capes.

When Captain Weiss retired due to medical reasons, Captain Perasso became President of Capes until 1962, when he was offered a position with Italian shipowner, Sidermar, SpA.

1962
1962

Captain Perasso accepted position with Italian shipowner, Sidermar, SpA; Gerald L. Parks was promoted to Vice President of Capes.

1965
1965

Gerald Parks is promoted to President of Capes Shipping Agencies

1976
1976

Watson Coal Company obtains Capes Shipping Agencies in 1974.

1980
1980

Capes expanded into Wilmington, DE and Baltimore.

1991
1991

Gerald Parks obtains Capes Shipping Agencies from Mr. Watson and became CEO.

2003
2003

Capes Shipping Agencies sold to Wayne Coleman, creating a one-stop-shop team for maritime, logistics, and Customs services in CVI and Capes Shipping Agencies.

2012
2012

Mike Coleman named President of Capes Shipping Agencies.

2013
2013

Capes opens office location in Baltimore.

    2017
    2017

    Capes opens office location in Morehead City. later that same year, the company opened an office location in Wilmington, NC with the acquisition of Waters Shipping Company.

    2018
    2018

    Michael Coleman was named CEO of CV International & Capes Shipping Agencies. His father and Company founder, B. Wayne Coleman, became Chairman of the Board.

    2018

    Capes celebrates 60 years of service.

    2022
    2022

    CAPES SHIPPING AGENCIES & CVI OPENED AN OFFICE IN SAVANNAH, GA WITH THE ACQUISITION OF RYAN SHIP SERVICES.