Orion Marine Corporation was organized in 1971 as a steamship agent and broker. The company is headquartered in downtown Chicago. A small staff of experienced associates under the direction of the company’s CEO and founder, Peter K Schauer, advises the export shipping public of cost effective and reliable modes of ocean and land transportation to the most remote areas of the world.

The company is North American managing agent of ConFlo Lines, a division of Orleans Shipping (Cayman) Ltd. Both charter and part-charter agreements exist with a variety of regular carriers and there is a dense network of overseas partners in every country ConFlo provides service to.

Early in its existence ConFlo was instrumental in innovative routings to Iran and Afghanistan via the Soviet rail system. Alternative shipping options were also provided for Africa, the Middle East and land locked Asian destinations. ConFlo provides reliable service for both containerized and conventional cargo, including LCL, Ro-Ro and hazardous materials. Project cargo volumes are consistently increasing.

Mr Schauer’s life long back ground in the maritime industry started in the German merchant marine and subsequent training as a ship broker in various European countries before moving to the United States for Hapag-Lloyd. He is frequently traveling throughout the world evaluating local conditions and discussing issues with agents and consignees as well as port authorities, Government Agencies and others involved with transport infrastructure.

Orion Marine’s experienced and seasoned staff is ready to answer all your questions in a courteous and professional manner. “We love challenges”

Navigare necesse est.

Peter Schauer
Orion Marine Corp.