GSA's 5th Annual Government Freight Transportation Forum Maritime Transportation Discussion

Outline A Little about Crowley Sealift in support of Operation United Assistance Industry Statistics Tips for Government Shippers Questions

200+ Vessels, Worldwide Operations Crowley’s History… 200+ Vessels, Worldwide Operations 1892 3

Company Overview Liner Services Logistics Technical Services Crowley is one of the largest U.S. based transportation companies employing approximately 5,000 people and a diverse fleet of assets strategically placed throughout the company’s worldwide operations. Liner Services Logistics Technical Services Marine Services Petroleum Services CROWLEY BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Fastest Mode of Transportation? Sometimes Crowley’s M/V Vega delivered over 690 Containers and heavy equipment from Northern Europe to West Africa in 3 Weeks—sufficient to build 27 Ebola Treatment Units MV Vega >100x C17 Globe Masters ~$2M vs. ~ $50M in cost

Shipping Industry Statistics More than 90% of the cargo that supported the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan moved on US Flagged Ships Over 470K jobs are created by the Maritime Industry each year in the US According to the IMO the US Has the 17th Largest Registered Merchant Fleet in the World but has the fifth largest controlled fleet In 2010 the US exported 11.2 million TEUS of freight and imported 17.6 million TEUS

Basic Tips for Government Shippers Must use US Flag! Must use Jones Act for shipments between US Ports Requirements only; Don’t specify port of load/discharge unless absolutely necessary Don’t specify type of vessel Accurate Documentation is Important—Rely on the exports Documentation errors can cause delays

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