Our Story
Our Story
North Harbour Shipping has grown through experience, trust, and long-standing commercial relationships across global cargo markets. Headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut, we specialize in niche cargoes and tailored brokerage solutions that demand clarity, discretion, and market insight.
From our Connecticut base and affiliations in Florida, Brazil, and Greece, we provide regional expertise with global reach — enabling fast, informed responses to changing market conditions.
While standard solutions serve many, our clients rely on us for direct engagement, responsive execution, and hands-on support in complex shipping and commodity transactions. With nearly 33 years of steady commercial experience, we continue to connect ship owners and cargo interests across international markets with clarity, reliability, and disciplined execution.
Our Founders
Our Founders
North Harbour Shipping was founded in 1994 by Ray Hornosky Jr. and his wife, Leslie, who together established a brokerage built on disciplined execution, practical market insight, and long-term client relationships. Leslie's role as co-founder helped shape the firm's early operational structure and service-focused approach — principles that continue to define North Harbour Shipping today.
Leadership
Ray Hornosky Jr.
Founder & Principal Broker
Ray Hornosky Jr.
Founder & Principal Broker
Ray Hornosky Jr. founded North Harbour Shipping after early work in maritime operations. His practical industry background shaped a brokerage approach focused on clarity, discipline, and steady commercial execution.
Ray is recognized for his expertise in pre-fixture and post-fixture advisory services, helping charterers, traders, and shipowners navigate complex voyage and time charter negotiations. He also served as a Director of the Association of Shipbrokers, USA, for more than a decade.
Key Achievements
Global Reach
Successfully brokered cargo movements throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Commercial Solutions
Developed practical and cost-effective freight strategies tailored to evolving market conditions and client requirements.
Operational Expertise
Extensive knowledge of vessel operations, chartering, port logistics, cargo movements, and market dynamics.
Industry Leadership
More than a decade of service as Director of the Association of Shipbrokers, USA.
Built on Experience. Driven by Results.
Under Ray's leadership, North Harbour Shipping has brokered more than 18 million metric tons of cargo worldwide — reflecting decades of trust, reliability, and successful execution across global markets.
Whether you require support for a single fixture, a commodity program, or a long-term transportation strategy, our goal remains the same: to deliver practical solutions, competitive freight guidance, and dependable execution.
Experience matters. Relationships matter. Results matter.
Co-Founder
Leslie Hornosky
Co-Founder
"North Harbour Shipping wouldn't exist without Leslie."
As co-founder, Leslie played a key role in establishing North Harbour Shipping's operational foundation and client-focused service model. Her contributions helped define the firm's disciplined, relationship-driven approach — a standard that continues to guide the company's commercial execution today.
— Ray Hornosky Jr., Founder
Leslie Hornosky
Co-Founder & Operations
Our Mission
Representing Both Sides with Integrity
We act as a trusted intermediary — working equally for ship owners and cargo owners to find the freight rate that makes every deal work. Our independence is our strength.
My job is to find the number that works for both sides — that's what keeps people coming back.
How We Work
Representing Both Sides
Unlike brokers who represent only one party, North Harbour Shipping works as a neutral intermediary — equally committed to finding the right outcome for ship owners and cargo owners alike.
This dual-representation model means we understand both sides of every negotiation, enabling faster deal-making and more durable commercial relationships.
For Ship Owners
We source qualified cargo to keep your vessels moving and your revenue predictable — matching your fleet's capacity to the right cargo at the right rate.
For Cargo Owners
We identify the right vessel for your cargo, negotiate competitive freight rates, and manage the logistics so your goods move on schedule.
Where We Operate
Five Continents. One Point of Contact.
From our Connecticut headquarters, we coordinate shipments and brokerage transactions across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania — with affiliate offices in Florida, Brazil, and Greece.
North America
HQ: Newtown, CT · Affiliate: Florida
South America
Affiliate: Brazil
Europe
Affiliate: Greece
Africa
Active trade routes
Asia & Oceania
Active trade routes
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Ready to Move Your Cargo?
Whether you're a ship owner seeking cargo or a cargo owner seeking a vessel, we're here to make the connection. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.