# Crowley

> Crowley is a privately held U.S. maritime, logistics and energy company serving commercial and government customers worldwide. Its businesses combine ocean shipping, inland transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, ship management, engineering, harbor services and fuel distribution, with particular depth in Puerto Rico, Central America, the Caribbean and Alaska.

- **Founded:** 1892
- **Headquarters:** Jacksonville, United States
- **Founders:** Thomas Crowley (Founder)
- **Products:** Integrated shipping and logistics, Commitment Class, eWolf, Government services, Energy transportation and distribution
- **Notable:** Founded in 1892 and still privately held and U.S.-owned., Delivered and christened eWolf in 2024, the first fully electric ship-assist harbor tug in the United States., Awarded the seven-year DFTS II defense freight contract in July 2024; the solicitation ceiling was $2.3 billion, not guaranteed revenue.

## Products & services

- **Integrated shipping and logistics** — Ocean and inland freight, air freight, warehousing, distribution, customs brokerage and cargo risk services.
- **Commitment Class** — LNG-fueled container/roll-on-roll-off ships supporting mainland U.S.-Puerto Rico trade, accompanied by terminal investment.
- **eWolf** — Battery-electric ship-assist tug designed by Crowley Engineering Services and built by Master Boat Builders for San Diego.
- **Government services** — Defense freight coordination, maritime operations, expeditionary logistics, technology and energy services.
- **Energy transportation and distribution** — LNG services, petroleum and chemical transportation, and fuel distribution in Alaska and the Caribbean.
- **Engineering and ship management** — Naval architecture, construction oversight, vessel operations and technical management.
- **Offshore wind services** — Port development, component staging, maritime transport and project support.

## Achievements

- Founded in 1892 and still privately held and U.S.-owned.
- Delivered and christened eWolf in 2024, the first fully electric ship-assist harbor tug in the United States.
- Awarded the seven-year DFTS II defense freight contract in July 2024; the solicitation ceiling was $2.3 billion, not guaranteed revenue.
- Reported ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Crowley reported American Energy had transported more than 500 million gallons of LNG to Puerto Rico in its first year.
- **2026-08** — Announced weekly Houston service to Guatemala and Honduras, with first Houston call scheduled for September 10.
- **2026-09** — Expanded Puerto Rico workforce development with Junior Achievement Americas and the Department of Education.
- **2026-09** — Appointed Brea Schmidt chief financial officer on September 23; she joined Crowley in 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://www.crowley.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowley-maritime/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/crowleymaritime
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/crowleymaritime
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowleycorporation/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crowley

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Last updated: 2026-10-02