[By: Crowley]
Crowley Announces Expansion of Ocean Shipping Services
Crowley, a global leader in logistics, marine, and energy solutions, has unveiled its latest endeavor – a new route connecting the U.S. Northeast with Central America. This marks a significant expansion of ocean shipping services for the company.
Utilizing Crowley’s state-of-the-art Avance Class vessels, the new route offers a five-day transit between the Port of Philadelphia’s Gloucester Marine Terminal and key ports in Guatemala and Honduras. This service ensures timely deliveries of various goods, ranging from food and apparel to industrial products and consumer goods, to and from the Central America Northern Zone.
Reinier van Delden, vice president of commercial operations at Crowley Logistics, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing top-notch services to its customers. “Customers can count on us to support their growth wherever they operate, including now between Central America and the U.S. Northeast,” he stated. “This best-in-class, non-stop service with our new LNG-powered vessels will deliver the fastest transit times in the market, resulting in less inventory idle time, lower supply chain costs, and longer shelf life for critical products like fresh produce.”
The innovative Avance vessels, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), exemplify Crowley’s dedication to industry innovation and environmental efficiency, offering effective solutions for customers.
Christian Holt, sales representative for Gloucester and Holt, expressed his excitement about the new route. “This new route creates faster and more efficient pathways connecting Northeast Atlantic business owners to international customers,” he said. “We are thrilled to partner with Crowley, another generational family-owned business, to make a positive impact in the Philadelphia-South Jersey communities.”
The expansion of services between Philadelphia and Central America builds upon Crowley’s longstanding presence in the Northeast Atlantic, where it has provided regular container services to Puerto Rico, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Virgin Islands for over 70 years.
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