What Crowley does

Crowley Maritime Corporation is a privately held, family-controlled maritime, logistics, and energy solutions company founded in 1892 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company operates across six core service divisions: Crowley Logistics (ocean shipping, warehousing, customs brokerage, air freight), Crowley Land Transportation (multimodal trucking and intermodal), Crowley Shipping (petroleum/chemical transport, ship management, ship assist/tanker escort, advanced energy/LNG), Crowley Wind Services (offshore wind support), Crowley Fuels (Alaska petroleum distribution to 160+ communities), and Crowley Solutions (government/defense services anchored by the $2.3B DFTS contract). Its customer base is anchored by the U.S. Department of Defense and Transportation Command, with additional enterprise customers including Naturgy and EcoEléctrica in energy, and Equinor in offshore wind.

The company's technology footprint centers on LNG-powered U.S.-flagged vessels — the Commitment Class ConRo ships (El Coquí and MV Taíno), the new Avance Class containerships (Quetzal and three sisters), and the American Energy LNG carrier — together with terminal infrastructure (85-acre Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan with three 65-metric-ton Liebherr gantry cranes and a new terminal operating system delivering 50% faster cargo dispatch) and software platforms (3Gtms TMS for DFTS, Tranztec VIA Platform for multi-TMS visibility, and the C-Sight shipment tracking platform). Capital intensity is a defining feature, with $550M invested in the Commitment Class project, $48.5M in pier construction, and a 30-year lease with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority.

Crowley's business model combines multi-year contracted government services (DFTS at $2.3B over 7 years), commercial freight and logistics on quote-based pricing, regulated LNG fuel supply under partnership with Naturgy, Alaska fuel distribution, and now offshore wind through a majority-owned joint venture with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (Crowley Wind Services Holdings, formed December 2025). In January 2026 the company restructured into two divisions — Shipping and Logistics (led by James Fowler) and Energy (led by Kollin Fencil) — under new COO Megan Davidson. The company remains family-controlled under Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley.

Name

Crowley

Legal name

Crowley Maritime Corporation

Website

https://crowley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Crowley is a 134-year-old private maritime, logistics, and energy company providing ocean shipping, supply chain services, government/defense logistics, LNG transport, and offshore wind support across the U.S., Caribbean, Central America, and Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (4247)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense & Government Project Logistics (TLACAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ), Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB), Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI)

Keywords

• Maritime logistics
• Ocean shipping
• Defense freight transport
• Offshore wind support
• Fuel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Logistics Services: Contract-based logistics and transportation services for U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, and government commands including the Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) contract. Services encompass all forms of surface transportation including LTL, FTL, expedited, and rail services.
2. Commercial Logistics and Shipping: End-to-end supply chain services including ocean shipping, warehousing, air freight, and customs brokerage for commercial customers in the U.S., Caribbean Basin, Central America, and Puerto Rico.
3. Maritime and Shipping Services: Petroleum and chemical transportation, ship assist/tanker escort, offshore services, vessel management, and global ship management services.
4. LNG Transportation: U.S.-flagged LNG carrier services transporting liquefied natural gas to Puerto Rico under partnership with Naturgy, delivering to EcoEléctrica facility.
5. Wind Services: Offshore wind support services including terminals, marine logistics, construction and installation solutions, and operations and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crowley provides worldwide logistics, government, marine and energy solutions organized into six service divisions: Crowley Logistics (end-to-end supply chain including ocean shipping, land transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, air freight); Crowley Shipping (petroleum/chemical transport, ship assist, tanker escort, offshore services, global ship management); Crowley Wind Services (offshore wind construction, marine logistics, terminals, O&M); Crowley Fuels (petroleum distribution across 160+ Alaska communities); and Crowley Solutions/Government Services anchored by the $2.3 billion Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) contract for U.S. Department of Defense logistics.

Product overview

Crowley operates as a diversified maritime, logistics, and energy solutions company with a platform-plus-divisions architecture. The company is organized into six core service divisions: Crowley Logistics (end-to-end supply chain services), Crowley Land Transportation (multimodal trucking and intermodal), Crowley Shipping (petroleum/chemical transport, ship management, harbor services), Crowley Wind Services (offshore wind support via joint venture with Morgan Stanley), Crowley Fuels (Alaska petroleum distribution), and Crowley Solutions/Government Services (defense logistics, expeditionary services). Major infrastructure investments include the $550 million Commitment Class project with LNG-powered ConRo ships (El Coquí, Taíno) and the new Avance Class vessels, plus the San Juan Isla Grande Terminal. Government services are anchored by the $2.3 billion DFTS defense freight contract. The company also operates specialized vessels including the American Energy LNG carrier serving Puerto Rico's EcoEléctrica facility, tankers under the Tanker Security Program, and the Marmac 306 cable lay barge for offshore wind.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Commitment Class: LNG-powered combination container/roll-on roll-off ship class for U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade, representing a $550 million investment in vessels and terminal infrastructure
• El Coquí
• MV Taíno
• American Energy
• CrowleyFresh
• Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS)

Products and services

• Crowley Logistics End-to-end supply chain services including ocean shipping (FCL/LCL), vehicle shipping, air freight, warehousing, customs brokerage, and cargo insurance for commercial customers in the U.S., Caribbean Basin, Central America, and beyond.
• Crowley Land Transportation Blended asset and non-asset based multimodal land transportation solutions including brokerage, trucking (FTL), intermodal, drayage, managed transportation, and supply chain consulting for North American operations.
• Crowley Shipping Maritime and offshore services including petroleum and chemical transportation, global ship management, harbor ship assist and tanker escort, offshore services and project management, engineering services, and advanced energy/LNG solutions.
• Crowley Wind Services Offshore wind support services including terminal operations, marine logistics, construction and installation solutions, operations and maintenance solutions, and specialized support services, delivered through joint venture with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.
• Crowley Fuels (Alaska) Transportation, distribution, and sales of petroleum and fuel products to more than 160 communities throughout Alaska, including aviation fuels, commercial fuels, residential fuels, and Western Alaska fuel delivery.
• Crowley Solutions (Government Services) Government and military services including maritime solutions, expeditionary logistics, supply chain and freight transportation management, government technology solutions, and energy solutions for federal and defense customers.
• Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) $2.3 billion, seven-year freight-all-kinds (FAK) contract managed by Crowley Solutions providing all forms of surface transportation throughout continental U.S., Alaska and Canada including LTL, FTL, expedited, time-definite, and rail services for the U.S. Department of Defense.
• Commitment Class ConRo Ships (El Coquí and Taíno) Two LNG-powered combination container/roll-on roll-off (ConRo) ships part of $550 million investment transforming cargo shipping between U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico. Features 53-foot container capacity and eco-friendly LNG propulsion.
• Avance Class Vessels New class of LNG-powered containerships providing faster, frequent ocean shipping between U.S., Central America and Dominican Republic. First vessel Quetzal operational; three additional sister ships under construction.
• American Energy LNG Carrier U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico, delivering U.S.-sourced LNG to EcoEléctrica facility in Peñuelas. Completed first year of operations in March 2026 with 549 million gallons delivered, enough to power 1.2 million homes annually while reducing emissions by nearly 30% compared to diesel.
• Marmac 306 Cable Lay Barge Jones Act-compliant cable lay barge developed in partnership with Nexans for subsea transmission cable installation. Features 300-foot barge with 3,500-ton capacity carousel (expandable to 7,000 tons), vertical injectors, and dynamic positioning systems for offshore wind, telecommunications, and industrial applications.
• Mooring Services Harbor services expanded to ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, providing enhanced mooring and ship assist operations for vessel movements along the U.S. West Coast.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster cargo delivery and dispatch at Puerto Rico terminal using new terminal operating system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NexanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025Partnership to develop and operate Jones Act-compliant cable lay barge Marmac 306 for subsea transmission cable installation supporting offshore wind projects including Equinor's Empire Wind 810-MW array.
• NaturgycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Multi-year partnership for LNG supply to Puerto Rico. American Energy carrier delivers U.S.-sourced LNG to EcoEléctrica facility in Peñuelas, with Naturgy as global energy company partner.
• Eagle LNG PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for LNG bunkering facility at JAXPORT Talleyrand Terminal providing shoreside fueling for LNG-powered ConRo ships El Coquí and Taíno.
• Stena Bulk ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture Crowley Stena Marine Solutions operates U.S.-flagged tankers including Stena Immaculate, Stena Imperative, Stena Impeccable, and CS Anthem under Tanker Security Program for government sealift.
• VT Halter MarinecoreOthersShipbuilder for Commitment Class ConRo vessels El Coquí and Taíno, constructed at Pascagoula, Mississippi shipyard.
• 3GtmscoreTechnology or IntegrationTransportation management system (TMS) partnership for defense surface transportation activities, providing planning, execution, track-and-trace, and reporting capabilities for DFTS contract.
• Harbor Consulting EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultant for pier design at Isla Grande Terminal, collaborating with Puerto Rico Ports Authority on infrastructure development.
• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of three STS container cranes for Isla Grande Terminal, 65-meters tall with 65-long-ton capacity and advanced operator-assist technology.
• Puerto Rico Ports AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner30-year lease extension for Isla Grande property and collaboration on pier construction and port operations supporting Puerto Rico trade.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest U.S. trucking and intermodal operators with substantial government freight and logistics services, overlapping with Crowley's land transportation and DFTS contract work.
• Matson Navigation Company: Matson is a direct Jones Act competitor operating U.S.-flagged containerships primarily in Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam trades. Like Crowley, Matson is a privately held maritime carrier with significant terminal operations and government logistics exposure.
• VSE Corporation: VSE is a government services and logistics provider serving the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies, comparable to Crowley Solutions' defense freight and expeditionary logistics business.
• TOTE Maritime: TOTE Maritime operates U.S.-flagged Jones Act vessels serving Puerto Rico and Alaska, directly competing with Crowley's Commitment Class ConRo ships and LNG logistics for Puerto Rico trade.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders, comparable to Crowley Logistics for ocean, air, and customs brokerage services in the Americas and Caribbean.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is a global freight forwarding and ocean/air logistics incumbent, comparable to Crowley's end-to-end supply chain services across the U.S., Caribbean, and Central America.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest U.S. truckload carrier with significant exposure to government and military freight, making it a broad incumbent comparable to Crowley's land transportation and DFTS capabilities.
• FedEx Logistics: FedEx Logistics provides ocean, air, and customs brokerage as part of a broader integrated logistics network, overlapping with Crowley Logistics' commercial logistics and forwarding services.
• Leidos: Leidos provides government logistics, IT, and engineering services to federal agencies including the Department of Defense, with comparable exposure to defense transportation and supply chain contracts.
• AECOM: AECOM is a large government services and infrastructure firm with federal logistics and energy clients, comparable to Crowley Solutions' federal contracting and expeditionary logistics offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments7 records

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