Crowley Maritime

What Crowley Maritime does

Crowley Maritime Corporation is a 128-year-old, privately held, family-owned U.S. maritime and logistics company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with 5,001–10,000 employees. It operates a U.S.-flagged fleet of Jones Act-compliant vessels and provides an integrated portfolio spanning commercial ocean shipping, land transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, LNG and fuel transportation, harbor ship assist and tanker escort, offshore wind support, and dedicated government logistics. Its largest single commercial relationship is the $2.3 billion Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) contract with U.S. Transportation Command, under which Crowley delivers surface transportation services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Canada, while complementary commercial revenue comes from LNG delivery to Naturgy's EcoEléctrica facility in Puerto Rico, Alaska fuels distribution to more than 160 communities, Pacific Northwest harbor services, and the Puerto Rico/Caribbean/Central America container trade.

The company's core technology assets include the world's first LNG-powered combination container/Roll-On Roll-Off ships (El Coquí and Taíno) under a $550 million Commitment Class program, the new Avance Class LNG-powered containership Quetzal with capacity for 1,400 TEUs and 300 refrigerated plugs, a U.S.-flagged LNG carrier (American Energy), the shore-side LNG bunkering facility at JAXPORT's Talleyrand Terminal, a new terminal operating system at the Isla Grande port in San Juan that delivers a 50% improvement in cargo dispatch speed, and a transportation management stack built on the 3Gtms TMS (deployed on AWS) integrated with the Tranztec VIA visibility platform. The business model blends long-duration managed-services contracts (DFTS, Naturgy LNG), transaction-fee and quote-based commercial shipping, subscription-like fuels distribution in Alaska, and project-based offshore wind and government technology work.

Name

Crowley Maritime

Legal name

Crowley Maritime Corporation

Website

https://crowley.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Crowley Maritime is a 128-year-old, family-owned U.S. maritime and logistics company operating a Jones Act-compliant fleet and integrated supply chain services for the U.S. government, energy sector, and commercial customers across the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Water Transportation (483), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Provisions, Stores & Bonded Supplies Coordination (TLAHAJAC), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), General Cargo Air Freight Carriers (Scheduled & Charter) (TLADAAAA)

Keywords

• Ocean freight services
• Marine logistics solutions
• Defense transportation services
• LNG shipping operations
• Offshore wind support

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Defense Logistics: Crowley manages the $2.3 billion Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) contract under U.S. Transportation Command, providing transportation services to the Department of Defense and other government agencies. Services encompass all forms of surface transportation throughout the continental U.S., Alaska and Canada including LTL, FTL, expedited, time definite, and rail services.
2. Commercial Shipping and Logistics: End-to-end supply chain services including ocean shipping, land transportation, warehousing, air freight, and customs brokerage for commercial customers in the U.S., Caribbean Basin, Central America, and beyond.
3. LNG Transportation: U.S.-flagged LNG carrier services delivering liquefied natural gas to Puerto Rico through multi-year partnerships with energy companies, supporting power generation facilities.
4. Fuels Distribution: Transportation, distribution, and sales of petroleum and fuel products to more than 160 communities throughout the state of Alaska.
5. Harbor and Ship Assist Services: Vessel mooring, ship assist and tanker escort services in Pacific Northwest ports including Seattle and Tacoma, Washington.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crowley Maritime operates a U.S.-flagged fleet providing ocean shipping, land transportation, warehousing, air freight, and customs brokerage across the United States, Caribbean Basin, Central America, and Alaska. It manages the $2.3 billion Defense Freight Transportation Services contract for the U.S. Department of Defense, distributes petroleum and fuel products to 160+ Alaskan communities, transports LNG to Puerto Rico's power generation facilities, and supports offshore wind construction and operations. The company also offers vessel mooring, ship assist, and tanker escort services in Pacific Northwest ports.

Product overview

Crowley Maritime is a diversified maritime and logistics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include Crowley Logistics (supply chain solutions spanning ocean shipping, warehousing, air freight), Crowley Land Transportation (multimodal trucking and intermodal services), Crowley Shipping (petroleum/chemical transportation, ship management, ship assist/tanker escort), Crowley Wind Services (offshore wind construction, installation, and maintenance), Crowley Fuels (Alaska fuel distribution), and Crowley Solutions/Government Services (defense logistics, expeditionary logistics, government technology). Key product innovations include the Commitment Class ConRo ships (El Coquí, Taíno) and Avance Class containerships (including Quetzal) - LNG-powered vessels part of a $550 million modernization of the Puerto Rico trade lane. The company operates the American Energy LNG carrier serving Puerto Rico's energy needs, manages the $2.3 billion DFTS government contract, and provides specialized services including wind services, tugboat operations, and vessel mooring capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crowley Solutions: Government and military services including supply chain management, transportation, expeditionary logistics, technology and energy solutions
• Crowley Logistics
• Crowley Shipping
• Crowley Fuels
• Crowley Wind Services
• Crowley Cares
• El Coquí
• MV Taíno
• Commitment Class
• American Energy

Products and services

• Crowley Logistics Complete end-to-end supply chain services including ocean shipping (FCL/LCL), vehicle shipping, air freight, warehousing, and cargo insurance for the United States, Caribbean Basin, Central America, and beyond. Targets commercial shippers and supply chain managers needing door-to-door logistics.
• Crowley Land Transportation Blended asset and non-asset based multimodal land transportation solutions including brokerage, trucking, drayage, managed transportation, and intermodal services across North America. Serves shippers and carriers needing inland freight capacity.
• Crowley Shipping Services for maritime and offshore sectors including design, engineering, construction and operations; petroleum transportation; and ship assist and tanker escort services. Targets energy, oil & gas, and offshore customers.
• Crowley Wind Services Support for offshore wind including construction and installation solutions, terminals, marine logistics, specialized services, and operations and maintenance solutions. Targets offshore wind developers and EPC contractors.
• Crowley Fuels (Alaska) Transportation, distribution, and sales of petroleum and fuel products to more than 160 communities throughout the state of Alaska, including aviation, commercial, and residential fuels. Targets Alaskan residential, commercial, and aviation customers.
• Crowley Solutions (Government Services) Government services including maritime, supply chain and freight transportation management, expeditionary logistics, technology, and energy solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies. Targets U.S. Department of Defense, USTRANSCOM, DLA, and FEMA.
• Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) A $2.3 billion freight-all-kinds (FAK) contract providing the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies a single touchpoint for transportation services across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Canada, encompassing LTL, FTL, expedited, time definite, and rail services.
• Commitment Class ConRo Ships (El Coquí and Taíno) Two LNG-powered combination container/Roll-On Roll-Off (ConRo) ships representing $550 million of investment in U.S. mainland–Puerto Rico trade, providing faster, more efficient cargo transportation with reduced emissions. Built by VT Halter Marine.
• Avance Class Containerships (Quetzal) New class of LNG-powered containerships including Quetzal, with capacity for up to 1,400 TEUs and 300 refrigerated container plugs, providing faster and more frequent ocean shipping between the U.S., Central America, and the Dominican Republic.
• American Energy LNG Carrier U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico, delivering LNG to the EcoEléctrica facility in Peñuelas with capacity to power approximately 1.2 million homes annually while reducing emissions by nearly 30% compared with diesel.
• Ship Assist and Tanker Escort Services Tugboat operations including harbor tugboats and ship assist and tanker escort capabilities for U.S. ports, expanded through the acquisition of Main Line Inc. in the Seattle and Tacoma area.
• Jacksonville LNG Bunkering Facility Shore-side LNG fueling facility at Port of Jacksonville's Talleyrand Terminal (JAXPORT), operated by Eagle LNG Partners, providing bunkering services for Crowley's Commitment Class LNG-powered vessels.
• Terminal Operating System (TOS) Proprietary terminal operating system at Crowley's Isla Grande port facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico, enabling 50% faster cargo delivery and dispatch with increased supply chain velocity and reduced truck turn times.
• Cuba Express Specialized logistics service for cargo shipping to Cuba, offered as part of Crowley Logistics' specialized solutions for the Caribbean trade lane.
• CrowleyFresh Cold Storage Cold chain logistics and cold storage warehouse services for perishable goods handling across Crowley Logistics' network.
• Vessel Mooring Services (Main Line Inc.) Vessel mooring and ship assist capabilities in Pacific Northwest (Seattle and Tacoma, Washington), acquired from Main Line Inc. to expand Crowley's harbor services portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster cargo dispatch from terminal using new terminal operating system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Main Line Inc.minorOthers · 1 January 2025Crowley acquired Main Line Inc., a vessel mooring company based in Seattle, effective January 1, 2025. The acquisition enhances Crowley's vessel mooring and ship assist capabilities for ports in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington.
• NaturgycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Global energy company Naturgy partnered with Crowley for the multi-year LNG delivery service to Puerto Rico. Crowley's U.S.-flagged LNG carrier American Energy delivers LNG to Naturgy's EcoEléctrica facility in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, supporting power generation for approximately 1.2 million homes annually.
• Eagle LNG PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Eagle LNG Partners operates the LNG bunkering facility at JAXPORT's Talleyrand Terminal for shore-side fueling of Crowley's LNG-powered ConRo ships. They also installed massive cryogenic storage tanks for the bunkering facility and constructed the liquefaction facility near Jacksonville where Crowley loads LNG into ISO tank containers for distribution.
• 3GtmscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 20183Gtms provides transportation management system (TMS) technology to enhance DFTS services and inland transportation for commercial companies. Crowley implemented 3Gtms on Amazon AWS cloud for redundancy, enabling planning, decision-making, transportation execution, follow up, measurement and reporting.
• U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2018USTRANSCOM awarded Crowley the $2.3 billion Defense Freight Transportation Services (DFTS) contract to provide transportation and related services supporting DoD activities in the U.S. and Canada. The contract encompasses all forms of surface transportation including LTL, FTL, expedited, time definite and rail services.
• VT Halter MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018VT Halter Marine Inc. of Pascagoula, Mississippi built Crowley's two LNG-powered ConRo ships - El Coquí and Taíno. CEO Paul J. Albert stated 'The launch of El Coquí is a strong indication of our commitment to the success of our customer Crowley' and called the ships 'magnificent' vessels.
• Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2015Puerto Rico Ports Authority partnered with Crowley on a 30-year lease extension for the Isla Grande property and collaborated on the $48.5 million pier construction contract. Executive Director Omar Marrero Diaz stated the partnership represents 'a new stage in the economic development of Puerto Rico.'

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Watco Companies: Watco operates short-line railroads, marine terminals, and harbor services across North America. Its marine terminal and tug/ship-assist operations closely parallel Crowley's harbor services segment, including the newly acquired Main Line Inc. capabilities in Seattle/Tacoma.
• Matson, Inc. Matson is the most directly comparable U.S. Jones Act ocean carrier, operating containership and RoRo services between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and China, and competing head-to-head with Crowley in regulated domestic trades including Alaska fuel logistics.
• McAllister Towing: McAllister Towing operates harbor tugs and ship-assist services on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts. It overlaps with Crowley's tanker escort and vessel mooring services, and is a likely consolidation peer given fragmented U.S. harbor services.
• TOTE Maritime: TOTE Maritime is a U.S.-flag Jones Act operator providing RoRo and container services to Puerto Rico and Alaska, directly overlapping with Crowley's Commitment Class ConRo service and Alaska fuel supply chain.
• Foss Maritime: Foss Maritime operates harbor tugs, ship-assist, and barge services on the U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, directly comparable to Crowley's ship-assist and tanker-escort services as well as Alaska marine operations.
• Moran Towing Corporation: Moran is one of the largest U.S. harbor towing and ship-assist operators, serving refined petroleum and chemical tanker customers. It is directly comparable to Crowley's tanker escort and ship-assist operations on the East Coast and Gulf.
• Kirby Corporation: Kirby is the largest U.S. inland marine transportation and diesel engine services provider, moving petrochemicals and bulk cargo on rivers and coasts. Its domestic marine transportation footprint and government/defense exposure overlap meaningfully with Crowley's shipping and DoD logistics businesses.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest North American third-party logistics and freight brokerage providers, competing with Crowley Land Transportation and Crowley Logistics across multimodal freight management, intermodal, and managed transportation for commercial customers.
• A.P. Moller-Maersk: Maersk is the world's largest ocean container carrier and integrated logistics provider, competing with Crowley Logistics on freight forwarding, ocean shipping, customs brokerage, and inland transportation across the Caribbean and Latin America.
• Sealand (A.P. Moller-Maersk): Sealand operates intra-Americas container shipping for Maersk, serving the Caribbean, Central America, and U.S. East Coast. It competes with Crowley's Avance Class Quetzal service in Central America and Dominican Republic trade lanes and brings broader Maersk network depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments4 records

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