Crowley will continue serving the military's transportation and
logistics needs under the Defense Freight Services Program.
Jacksonville, Fla., July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Extending its trusted relationship with
the U.S. Government, Crowley today announced the award by U.S.
Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) of a $
2.3 billion, seven-year contract to continue serving the
military's transportation and logistics needs under the Defense
Freight Transportation Services program.
There is no greater honor than to serve the
logistics needs of our nation's military service members with the
trust of the U.S. Department of Defense...We are humbled and
immensely proud to continue delivering this critical transportation
service for America's defense safely and reliably.
Crowley was awarded the original Defense Freight Transportation
Services (DFTS I) contract in 2017. One of the largest logistics
contracts under the federal government, DFTS encompasses all forms
of surface transportation throughout the continental U.S.,
Alaska and Canada, including less than truckload (LTL),
full truckload (FTL), expedited, time definite and rail services as
well as cross-docking and warehousing.
"There is no greater honor than to serve the logistics needs of
our nation's military service members with the trust of the U.S.
Department of Defense. The lasting partnership built with
USTRANSCOM is a privilege that the people at Crowley never take
lightly as we ensure an efficient and effective supply chain for
the military and other agencies' needs," said Ray Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer,
Crowley. "We are humbled and immensely proud to continue delivering
this critical transportation service for America's defense safely
and reliably."
During its ongoing DFTS services, Crowley has received multiple
high-performance ratings from USTRANSCOM and praise from the
Defense Logistics Agency, and the company put in place technology
solutions to maximize freight transportation efficiency and
value.
As it enters the new contract (DFTS II), Crowley will also
continue to utilize small businesses and diverse suppliers that
help drive investment and resiliency in communities coast to coast,
exceeding $600 million in diverse
small business contracting. Crowley grew its network of carriers
and suppliers by over 500%, tripling the minimum capacity needed to
effectively service 300,000 movements annually of critical
equipment and supplies.
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,
904-727-4263, david.decamp@crowley.com, www.crowley.com
Torey Vogel, Crowley, 9047264536,
torey.vogel@crowley.com, www.crowley.com
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