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

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Thank You! 8