E.N. Bisso & Son
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersNew Orleans, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
E.N. Bisso & Son firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- E.N. Bisso & Son
- Legal name
- E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.
- Website
- https://enbisso.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
E.N. Bisso & Son industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Harbor Tug Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Harbor Towage (Ship Assist & Berthing/Unberthing) (TLAHAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Towage & Berthing Coordination (Tug/Line Handling Dispatch) (TLAHAFAC), Tug Chartering, Brokerage & Dispatch Services (TLAHAHAL), Line Handling & Mooring Services (TLAHAHAC)
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Where E.N. Bisso & Son is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Orleans
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
E.N. Bisso & Son business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Harbor Tug Services: Ship-assist/harbor tug services including docking/undocking of ships and ATBs, as well as Escort, Hold-In, and Stand-by services. Revenue is generated through port-specific tariff rates for tug services based on vessel size, service type, and port location.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Tariff-based pricing per port |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
E.N. Bisso & Son product offering
Product offeringCore offering
E.N. Bisso & Son provides ship-assist and harbor tug services, including docking and undocking of ships and Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs), as well as Escort, Hold-In, and Stand-by services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 34 tugboats across nine ports in the Southeastern United States (New Orleans/Mississippi River, Gulfport, Mobile, Tampa, Port Manatee, Miami, Port Everglades, Palm Beach, and Port Canaveral), serving commercial shipping companies and vessel operators.
Product overview
E.N. Bisso & Son is a maritime harbor tug service provider offering ship-assist operations including docking/undocking of vessels and ATBs, along with Escort, Hold-In, and Stand-by services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 34 tugboats across nine ports in the Southeastern U.S., ranging from compact 900hp vessels to powerful 7,125hp rotor tugs. Their fleet includes Twin Z-Drive, Twin Screw, and Rotor Tug configurations designed for various ship-assist and escort operations. Services are provided through their primary operating locations: New Orleans/Mississippi River, Gulfport, Mobile, Tampa/Port Manatee, Miami, Port Everglades, Palm Beach, and Port Canaveral.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ship-Assist / Harbor Tug Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero Injuries, Zero Accidents, Zero Pollution safety goals
Companies that use E.N. Bisso & Son
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
E.N. Bisso & Son technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
E.N. Bisso & Son partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Steiner Construction CompanycoreBayou La Batre, Alabama shipbuilder contracted to construct two new RAL RApport 2400 Z-Drive ship-assist tugs (5,100bhp) for E.N. Bisso, to be delivered as fourth and fifth vessels of this design in the fleet.
- Robert Allan LtdcoreCanadian naval architecture firm that designed the RAL RApport 2400 Z-Drive ship-handling tugs in E.N. Bisso's fleet. Designer of the C.D. WHITE, A. THOMAS HIGGINS, and newbuild vessels.
- Eastern Shipbuilding GroupcorePanama City, FL shipbuilder that constructed E.N. Bisso's RApport 2400 Z-Drive tugs. Built six modern ship-assist tugs for E.N. Bisso since 2007 including JOSEPHINE ANNE, BEVERLY B, ELIZABETH B, ARCHIE T. HIGGINS, C.D. WHITE, and A. THOMAS HIGGINS.
- American Waterways Operators (AWO)minorIndustry trade association for the American tugboat, towboat, and barge industry. E.N. Bisso is a member demonstrating responsible stewardship and industry advocacy.
- Greater New Orleans Harbor Safety CommitteeminorPort safety committee focused on maritime safety in the Greater New Orleans harbor area. E.N. Bisso participates as an industry advocate.
- Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA)minorTrade association representing vessels operating in the offshore energy sector. E.N. Bisso maintains membership as industry participant.
- New Orleans Board of TrademinorLocal trade organization supporting New Orleans commercial interests. E.N. Bisso participates as member and industry advocate.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
E.N. Bisso & Son competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Harley Marine Services: Harley Marine Services operates ship-assist and harbor tug services on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts with a fleet of ASD/Z-Drive tugs. It is a direct competitor to E.N. Bisso in harbor towing at overlapping Southeastern U.S. ports.
- Moran Towing Corporation: Moran Towing is one of the largest U.S. harbor tug operators, providing ship-assist, escort, and barge towing services along the East and Gulf coasts. It is a direct competitor to E.N. Bisso in harbor towing, serving the same shipping customers with comparable Z-Drive and conventional tugs at major ports.
- McAllister Towing & Transportation: McAllister is a long-established, family-owned harbor and offshore tug operator with significant Gulf and Southeast U.S. presence. It competes head-to-head with E.N. Bisso for ship-assist work at overlapping ports using comparable tug classes.
- Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. Crescent Towing & Salvage is a historic Gulf Coast ship-assist and salvage operator based in Louisiana. It is a direct, longstanding competitor to E.N. Bisso in harbor towing on the Mississippi River and Gulf, with overlapping service mix.
- Bay-Houston Towing Company: Bay-Houston Towing has operated ship-assist and harbor tug services in the Texas Gulf for decades. It is a direct competitor to E.N. Bisso in Gulf harbor towing, with comparable Z-Drive tug equipment and tariff-based port pricing.
Broad incumbents
- Foss Maritime Company: Foss Maritime, owned by Saltchuk, is a larger Pacific Northwest and Hawaii harbor tug and barge operator. While primarily West Coast, its harbor towage services, ship-assist equipment, and Safety Management System practices are directly comparable to E.N. Bisso's operations.
- Crowley Maritime Corporation: Crowley is a large, diversified maritime logistics and energy services company with a harbor services division that competes in ship-assist and terminal towage. Although broader in scope than E.N. Bisso, Crowley's harbor towage unit directly overlaps at several Southeastern U.S. and Gulf ports.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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E.N. Bisso & Son leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
E.N. Bisso & Son subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
E.N. Bisso & Son funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about E.N. Bisso & Son
What does E.N. Bisso & Son do?
E.N. Bisso & Son provides ship-assist and harbor tug services, including docking and undocking of ships and Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs), as well as Escort, Hold-In, and Stand-by services. The company operates a fleet of approximately 34 tugboats across nine ports in the Southeastern United States (New Orleans/Mississippi River, Gulfport, Mobile, Tampa, Port Manatee, Miami, Port Everglades, Palm Beach, and Port Canaveral), serving commercial shipping companies and vessel operators.
Is E.N. Bisso & Son a public or private company?
E.N. Bisso & Son is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was E.N. Bisso & Son founded?
E.N. Bisso & Son was founded in 1946. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is E.N. Bisso & Son based?
E.N. Bisso & Son is headquartered in New Orleans, United States, in the North America region.
How does E.N. Bisso & Son make money?
One revenue line is on record: harbor Tug Services.
Who are E.N. Bisso & Son's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Harley Marine Services, Moran Towing Corporation, McAllister Towing & Transportation, Crescent Towing & Salvage Co. and Bay-Houston Towing Company. Broad incumbents are Foss Maritime Company and Crowley Maritime Corporation.
Does E.N. Bisso & Son have an API?
No public API is recorded for E.N. Bisso & Son.
What industry is E.N. Bisso & Son in?
E.N. Bisso & Son's product category is Harbor Tug Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAHAA, Harbor Towage (Ship Assist & Berthing/Unberthing), with a secondary code of TLAHAFAC, Towage & Berthing Coordination (Tug/Line Handling Dispatch). Its NAICS code is 4883 and its SIC code is 4400.