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TOTE invoicing specialist’s poetry inspires Safety Award nomination

Joy Mizushima’s monthly poems add whimsy to reminders of common workplace hazards. By Hilary Reeves TOTE Maritime Alaska’s Joy Mizushima is a born artist. “I grew up in Okinawa, in a military environment,” she said, of the Japanese island first

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Safety Award nominee promoted to TMPR Director of Safety

Bradley Bishop has worked on the Jacksonville waterfront since the age of 18. By Hilary Reeves Last month, Bradley Bishop shed his role as TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico’s Jacksonville Terminal Operations Manager in favor of a new position: Director of

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Tropical VP works to make ‘big dreams’ reality for Caribbean

“I’ve had quite the journey since my return to Tropical,” he said. “In my current role, I work with our NVOCC teams at Caribtrans, Deluxe, and VI Cargo to seek opportunities to grow their business and develop the strategy for the future. The Global Logistics side is where we partner with industry leaders to offer logistics services from around the world to our Caribbean customers, regardless of whether it’s less than container-load or full container-loads.  In addition, I work to support our LCL Warehouses for Tropical in West Palm Beach and Miami where we handle small-package receiving and consolidation services.”

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Northern Air Cargo a family affair for the Smiths

Mark, Laura, and the couple’s daughter, Sara, each found their way to the Alaska freight logistics company. By Hilary Reeves Like many who call Alaska home, Mark and Laura Smith moved north from other states and never looked back. “I

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Safety director celebrates 30 years at Carlile

Lisa Marquiss: ‘You quickly get a strong idea of what these men and women are made of.’ By Hilary Reeves Lisa Marquiss, Carlile Transportation‘s Corporate Director of Safety and Compliance, started with the company in June of 1988. She was

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Sitka, Alaska native at home with Delta Western

Mike Johnson: ‘Having a strong and supportive team with a trusting relationship is key to success.’ By Hilary Reeves Delta Western Sitka Terminal Manager Mike Johnson describes his teenage self as the type of guy who “was only interested in

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Shoreside controller named among Jacksonville ‘Unsung Sheroes’

Leah Brown is the president of the Jacksonville Chapter of NABA, moved to Florida from St. Kitts as a child. By Hilary Reeves Shoreside Logistics Controller Leah Brown moved to Miami from the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts when she

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St. Maarten Island Manager turned setback into success

Keyla van Heyningen had been Tropical’s St. Maarten Island Manager for only a day when Category 5 Hurricane Irma crippled the island. By Hilary Reeves In 2015, Keyla van Heyningen was managing a produce company that imported goods from the

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An energetic homecoming

Ryan Macnamara, four years after embarking on an experiential quest, is armed with the knowledge and know-how to help propel NorthStar into its (sustainable) future By Hilary Reeves Ryan Macnamara was still studying marketing at Western Washington University in Bellingham

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Tropical CEO welcomes new ships, sees improved service

Six new container vessels specifically designed for Tropical’s ports of call mark the largest shipbuilding program in Jeff Fiser’s storied career with the company. By Hilary Reeves On the morning of his first interview at Tropical Shipping, Jeff Fiser dressed

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NorthStar fuel pro reflects on early days in Dutch Harbor, Alaska

Senior Inventory Specialist Robert Sevilla began his career in the field. By Hilary Reeves The winter of 2011 was a bad one for Alaskans: the snowiest winter on record and one of the coldest. That December, the crew of Delta

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Home away from home

Foss manager found friends, fulfillment in maritime. By Hilary Reeves While Erin Pierson was still living in Seattle, working for Foss Maritime as a security officer, she connected with a Cal Maritime freshman through the school’s alumni association. “She was

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TOTE President Jeff Dixon sails through first two months

Dixon: ‘It’s been supremely rewarding to me already.’ By Hilary Reeves Captain Jeff Dixon spent 27 years on active duty in the United States Coast Guard before joining TOTE Services almost two years ago. He assumed the role of President

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