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When Canadian multinational Alcan ceased its Caribbean operations in 1987, Lloyd and Shirley Voisin seized the opportunity to acquire its Trinidad branch, Sprostons Limited — their long-time employer. Having met at Sprostons, where Lloyd served as a Boarding Clerk and Shirley as an Accounting Clerk, they combined their expertise, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit to establish Gulf Shipping Limited.

Gulf has evolved into a respected leader in the regional shipping industry. In 2016, we expanded our services with the launch of a dedicated customs brokerage and logistics house, and in 2018, we extended our footprint to Guyana.

Today, their daughters, Tessa and Sonja, continue to lead the company with the same commitment to excellence and innovation. The third generation has also joined the business, actively contributing to its continued growth and success — ensuring that the Voisin legacy remains strong for decades to come.

When Canadian multinational Alcan ceased its Caribbean operations in 1987, Lloyd and Shirley Voisin seized the opportunity to acquire its Trinidad branch, Sprostons Limited — their long-time employer. Having met at Sprostons, where Lloyd served as a Boarding Clerk and Shirley as an Accounting Clerk, they combined their expertise, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit to establish Gulf Shipping Limited. Gulf has evolved into a respected leader in the regional shipping industry. In 2016, we expanded our services with the launch of a dedicated customs brokerage and logistics house, and in 2018, we extended our footprint to Guyana. Today, their daughters, Tessa and Sonja, continue to lead the company with the same commitment to excellence and innovation. The third generation has also joined the business, actively contributing to its continued growth and success — ensuring that the Voisin legacy remains strong for decades to come.
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1987

Acquisition of Sprostons Trinidad Limited,

GULF is established
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1987– 1995

Frota Amazonica Brazil

Break bulk service from Brazil 

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1990 – 1992

Kirk Line

Niche Container Carrier servicing the United States and Caribbean

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1989 – 2008

Europe West Indies Line (EWL)

Niche Container Carrier servicing Europe to West Indies

maersk
1992 – 2000

MAERSK Line

Global Container Carrier

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2000 – Current

Spliethoff / BIGLIFT

Break bulk/ Conventional service 

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2000 – Current

Spliethoff / BIGLIFT

Conventional Heavy lift and Project cargo 

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2003 – 2006

CP Ships

Global Container Carrier 

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2003 – Present

Mitsui Ocean Lines

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines – Car carriers and bulk vessels from the East Asia to Trinidad

Pure Car carrier

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2011 – Present

Geest Line

Niche Container and conventional Carrier servicing UK Europe to the Caribbean

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2015 – Present

United Cargo

Global Aircargo

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2016 – Present

Express Consolidation Systems

US based freight forwarder offering Global services

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2016

Gulf Customs Brokerage Office

Entity Established
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2018

Gulf Maritime Inc
Guyana 

Entity Established
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2018
Don Andres N.V. and The ABC Direct Line Container and breakbulk service between Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and Trinidad. Charters options available.