Columbia Group and Crowley have signed a strategic cooperation
agreement that broadens both companies' ship management solutions
for customers, leveraging their extensive, industry-leading
expertise across the maritime, logistics and energy sectors. Under
the alliance, customers will be able to capitalize on the
capabilities of both organizations for more efficient and greater
scale of international management services.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbia Group and Crowley have signed a
strategic cooperation agreement that broadens both companies' ship
management solutions for customers, leveraging their extensive,
industry-leading expertise across the maritime, logistics and
energy sectors.
This partnership heralds a significant
opportunity for both Columbia Group and Crowley to elevate our
services and cater to the evolving needs of our customers.
Under the alliance, customers will be able to capitalize on the
capabilities of both organizations for more efficient and greater
scale of international management services.
"Driving modern innovation and growth requires partnership, and
we are excited about providing even larger value in management,
service and supplies for customers by jointly leveraging the long,
extensive capabilities and expertise offered by Crowley and
Columbia Group as ship managers," said James C. Fowler, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of Crowley Shipping.
"With our two safety-focused organizations, customers will be
able to receive the tailored, scalable solutions they need through
the global footprint of international vessel services by Columbia
Group and Crowley's strong legacy focused across supply chains for
U.S., Latin America and
Caribbean markets."
In creating a formidable force in maritime solutions, the full
spectrum of Columbia Group and Crowley's maritime services will be
offered to existing and new clients. Initial focus areas will
include ship management services, vessel performance optimization
and strategic procurement support for ship owners.
"This partnership heralds a significant opportunity for both
Columbia Group and Crowley to elevate our services and cater to the
evolving needs of our customers," said Mark
O'Neil, CEO and President, Columbia Group. "By synergizing
our strengths and similar values, Columbia Group and Crowley are
poised to deliver unparalleled value and drive transformative
change in the Americas market."
About Columbia Group:
The Columbia Group offers a fully transparent and integrated
maritime services and logistics platform, cooperating closely with
its global partners to drive bottom line value and leverage
economies of scale. Columbia's
services are cost-efficient and fully optimized to the individual
client's business scenario, resulting in the delivery of
top-quality customizable and modular maritime solutions.
https://columbiagroup.org/.
About Crowley
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime,
energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and
government sectors with $3.5 billion
in annual revenues, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet
and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more
U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has
invested more than $3.2 billion in
maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the
global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services
provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to
sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and
island territories. Additional information about Crowley, its
business units and subsidiaries can be found at
http://www.crowley.com.
Media Contact
David DeCamp, Crowley,
9047274263, david.decamp@crowley.com, www.crowley.com
Torey Vogel, Crowley, 9047264536,
torey.vogel@crowley.com, www.crowley.com
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