Joe Steib’s shops were accident-free in 2013 and 2014 By Hilary Reeves Joe Steib isn’t one to rush. “One accident can wipe away everything you’ve worked for in an instant,” said Steib, who manages two of Florida-based Tropical Shipping‘s Maintenance
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU This article first appeared in Totem Ocean News There is no one better suited to handle Totem Ocean’s Fairbanks office than Amy Cook. One look at her and you know she is the right person to
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Ben Christian took career risks on the road to the spring project launch of the world’s first LNG containerships By Hilary Reeves To sea, or not to sea – that was the question for Ben Christian. Raised in Des Moines,
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Wyle Norman’s career has blossomed in sunny Florida By Hilary Reeves Opening up a tour business in Costa Rica might seem like a risky career move for most people especially if it’s their first career move. Fortunately for Florida-based Sea
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Saltchuk Aviation pilot Steen Bramer traded faraway lands for the thrill of home By Hilary Reeves The perception of pilots as globetrotting adventurers isn’t far off – at least when it comes to Saltchuk Aviation pilot Steen Bramer. “At last
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Jessica Klotz’s calligraphy drawings on display in Girdwood, Big Lake By Hilary Reeves In Jessica’s Klotz’s 13 years at Northern Air Cargo, she’s held four different job titles. “I worked as a barista before my foster brother introduced me to
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Employee success story fuels $150,000 gift to grow the program in King, Pierce Counties By Hilary Reeves Saltchuk Resource’s Washington Giving Committee recently announced a $150,000 gift to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound – news that couldn’t
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The Florida-based Caribbean shipping powerhouse has joined Saltchuk Resources; Murrell “absolutely delighted.” By Hilary Reeves Saltchuk Resources, Inc. has announced the purchase of Florida-based Tropical Shipping and Construction Co., Ltd., a Caribbean shipping powerhouse led by Rick Murrell, whose four
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An interview with Chris Coakley, Vice President of Government Affairs at Saltchuk Chris Coakley has the distinction of being Saltchuk’s only employee in Washington – Washington D.C., that is. He spends his days on “The Hill,” educating lawmakers and advocating
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Grace Greene definitely came prepared for her responsibilities as Alaska General Manager of Totem Ocean Trailer Express. Behind a nice smile and mild mannered exterior beats the heart of a true warrior – a fact which is borne out by
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Foss cadets are on track for a career in the towing maritime industry By Bruce Sherman –This article first appeared in the June 2014 Issue of Towbitts, the official publication of Foss Maritime. For his senior project at Monroe (Washington)
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Siberian-born Natasha Lagmay brought her years of transportation experience to Young Brothers after the collapse of the Soviet Union. By Hilary Reeves On the banks of western Siberia’s mammoth Ob River, transportation plays a vital role in the economic stability
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Brad Hinkes will test his skills at the national competition in August By Hilary Reeves Brad Hinkes of Carlile Transportation took first place overall at last month’s annual Truck Driving Championships in Anchorage, beating 42 of the state’s most skilled
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