Business Mission

Our business mission is to create value for our shareholder and our customers by providing dry-bulk waterborne transportation in a manner that is environmentally responsible, compliant with safety and regulatory requirements, highly focused on delivering efficient, responsive and reliable customer service while meeting targeted financial return objectives.

American Steamship Company (ASC) is the largest domestic provider of waterborne dry-bulk self-unloader transportation service on the Great Lakes. Since our incorporation in 1907, ASC has continually focused on effectively responding to the needs of its customers and improving the value of its marine transportation service.

Many long-lasting customer relationships have been forged over our 100-plus years of operation. Our ability to effectively serve our customers has been the cornerstone of our organizational success. The efforts of many skilled and dedicated employees have contributed to this achievement. Throughout our history, our employees have consistently stepped forward to meet the challenges of our evolving market. At ASC, we recognize that our people do make a difference. Their talent, dedication and commitment to teamwork will also form the basis of our continuing success. Welcome to the ASC Web Site.

Vision Statement

American Steamship Company will be the premiere supplier of waterborne dry-bulk self-unloader transportation service on the Great Lakes. We will be recognized for providing unparalleled service. We will be known for developing solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers. Our marine and office personnel will be seen as "difference makers" who will ensure the highest level of operational excellence, and consistently provide responsive and reliable performance.

We are dedicated to continuously building value for our shareholders, our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate by:

Improving the cost competitiveness of our services through technological innovation, stringent operating cost control, adherence to safety policies and environmental regulations, and the execution of established asset maintenance programs.

Increasing the range and effectiveness of our service offerings based upon information gained from broad interaction with our customers.

Ensuring that employees are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and fostering a workplace environment that promotes teamwork, encourages new ideas, supplies adequate skills training and rewards results.

Supporting the communities in which we live and operate by participating in programs that will improve the quality of life for our customers, our employees and other stakeholders.

Jerome K. Welsch, Jr.
President and CEO