Our History
A legacy of excellence at sea
From the first vessel, the Elkhound, purchased in 1934 by Mr. K.C. Irving, to the official incorporation in 1946, Kent Line has had a history of success from the very beginning.
Having built a solid foundation serving the forest products industry, Kent Line now provides superior bulk, project cargo and agency services to major shippers around the world. With headquarters in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, Kent Line serves customers throughout Northern Europe, the eastern U.S. Seaboard, east coast Canada, U.S. Gulf, Central America, South America, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.
Kent Line has a long legacy of handling shipments on time and at competitive prices with superior, responsive customer service. As a key member of the Irving Transportation Services (ITS) Group, we can connect customers to wide-ranging resources to meet all their transportation requirements. We are registered as an ISO 9001:2008 company and our environmental record has been exemplary.
Kent line is a proud member of the Irving Group of companies. J.D. Irving, Limited is a family owned company with over 125 years of service in forestry, oil and gas, wholesale/retail operations, shipbuilding and transportation services.
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J.D. Irving, Limited
J.D. Irving, Limited is a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. For over 125 years, our focus has been on providing quality service and products to customers around the world. Dedicated to using the best practices to make the best products. Learn more about J.D. Irving, Limited. | Our Services
If you are looking for tailor-made shipping solutions, Kent Line has a well-established reputation providing bulk, project cargo and agency services. Take advantage of Kent Line’s flexible, cost-effective and customized solutions. | Trade Lanes
Kent Line delivers timely, flexible, cost-effective shipping solutions to customers throughout Northern Europe, the eastern U.S. Seaboard, east coast Canada, U.S. Gulf, Central America, South America, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean. Explore Kent Line’s expansive serving area. |
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