Management Team - GSM Fuji LLC

Our Leadership Team

Combining Decades of Houston Experience with Global Maritime Vision.

Expertise at the Helm

Our management team is comprised of industry veterans who understand that in the maritime world, precision and reliability are everything. Led by our founder and supported by Fuji Trading's global network, we steer your logistics toward success.

Executive Leadership

Basil Germanides, Founder of GSM Fuji LLC
Founder (1936–2020)

Basil Germanides

A pioneer in the marine supply industry with over 40 years' experience in the US Gulf Coast region, Basil founded Gulf States Marine Supplies, Inc. in 1984. His vision for the first ship supplier in Texas to have a fully licensed bonded warehouse laid the foundation for what GSM-FUJI is today.

Orestes Germanides, President and CEO of GSM Fuji LLC
President / CEO

Orestes Germanides

Taking up the mantle from his father, Orestes has grown GSM-FUJI into one of the top ship suppliers in the US Gulf Coast. The birth of GSM-FUJI and its phenomenal growth have been realized through his hard work and insight.

Tatsuya Ueda, Managing Director of GSM Fuji LLC
Managing Director

Tatsuya Ueda

With over a decade as Managing Director of GSM-FUJI, Tatsuya Ueda has developed the company into a world-renowned marine supply and logistics provider in the USA. His leadership has been instrumental in the strong growth of the company. He is the Japanese representative of Fuji Trading Co. Ltd. in GSM-FUJI and is influential in shepherding the rapid growth of the company.

Departmental Directors

Departmental Directors

Director of Logistics

Overseeing 165,000 sq. ft. of warehouse operations and our 27-truck fleet.

Technical Supply Lead

Specializing in ship spares and engine room requirements for global fleets.

Provisions Manager

Managing our 10,000 sq. ft. of cold storage to ensure premium food quality.

Customer Relations

Coordinating between our Houston HQ and our 50-person Philippines support office.