When a 2022 employee engagement survey revealed troubling results at Tropical Shipping’s Miami warehouse, leadership knew something had to change. Today, that same facility stands as a testament to what can happen when leaders truly listen to their teams.
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From Package Handler to Manager: Mike has his sights set on VP Just a decade ago, online shopping was virtually impossible for Alaskans. The complexities of reaching the 49th state deterred most retailers. Founded in Anchorage, Naniq Global Logistics changed
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At Northern Air Maintenance Services, safety culture starts with leadership Northern Air Maintenance Services was established in 2004 to provide passenger service for oil majors, shuttling natural resource development workers to and from the North Slope on rotational assignments. The
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Known for his wide smile, broad operational expertise, and dedication to mentoring new drivers, Alaskan Truck driver John Unutoa, or “Johnny U” as he is commonly known, is a Carlile institution. Johnny has seen the company from many angles in
Read MoreHector Rodriguez credits his experience as a U.S. Army veteran and veteran member of the Tropical Shipping team for making him safety conscious. As Chairman of the Security Committee for the Puerto Rico Shipping Association and in his everyday work,
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With more than 45 years of experience working with tires, Donell Wilson was bound to come up with a better way to keep the yard hustlers at TOTE Maritime Alaska in Tacoma, Washington rolling. Hustlers are specialized vehicles that move
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A 22-year veteran of the organization, Ronald Rodriguez provides a steady guiding hand as Cargo Operations Manager at TOTE Maritime, Puerto Rico. When the port added a new type of container this year, he worked to ensure that there was
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Since the start of the Foss Offshore Wind project in Massachusetts, Scott Jason has managed a team working through hurricane season, winter weather and constantly changing conditions. As Manager, Marine Operations at Foss Offshore Wind, he supports a complex operation.
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They call Mike Correa the “Hawaiian Superman.” That’s because, in his role as Mechanic Crew Chief for Aloha Tech Ops, he’s always ready to hop on a plane from his home base in Hilo, Hawaii and fly in a hurry to wherever he’s needed. His experience and his people skills help inform his newest passion: passing on his knowledge to the next generation.
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Drew faces down the snow, ice and Arctic conditions of Alaska eight months of the year. He takes the lead in clearing ice from critical Ryan Air ramp entry areas so that forklifts can move cargo safely to the aircraft and keeps entryways to offices and hangars free of snow and ice. He helps keep daily operations safe for the people he serves.
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Blair Teddy worries a lot — because risk assessment is a big part of his job. As Manager Marine Operations-Oceans Port Captain for Foss Maritime, he must make sure he has the right crew in place with the right equipment
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Sal Griffith keeps a constant eye out for safety issues. When contractors couldn’t complete EPA-required remediation, he jumped in and did some of the tasks himself. When a leaking container was discovered, he opened it with the consignee to make
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Working in what many consider to be the most dangerous job classification within TOTE Services, Nathan White, Assistant Foreman, is no stranger to performing difficult tasks. Whether he’s helping tear down an engine, crawling through muck in the bottom of a tank, or performing routine tasks, he always keeps a safety mindset and ensures everyone works as a team.
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