Georgia native JP Marcantonio accepted the position of VP of Marine Services in February. By Hilary Reeves During his 13 years at Foss Maritime, JP Marcantonio’s motto was, “Happy to be here. Proud to serve.” “I never had a bad ...
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 ...
Shoreside Customer Service Lead ‘gets involved,’ solves regional logistics issues
Ivette Rivera is known in the Jacksonville logistics community for her ability to find timely solutions to any problem that comes her way. By Hilary Reeves It’s common for Ivette Rivera to quickly (and gracefully) resolve any disputes or concerns ...
Foss mission leaders reflect on Puerto Rico disaster relief
Robert Wagoner:‘It takes a village, constant effort, and focus to achieve success.’ By Hilary Reeves Five days after Hurricane Maria savaged her way through the Caribbean last September, Foss Maritime Director of Cargo Operations Rob Wagoner was on the ground ...
TMPR Hazardous Specialist helps keep sea-bound cargo safe
Gail Coleman: ‘(TOTE’s) integrity is crystal-clear.’ By Hilary Reeves When Gail Coleman was in middle school, she wanted to be a veterinarian. “I can honestly remember in eighth grade writing in my yearbook that I wanted to be a veterinarian,” ...
TOTE and Tropical raise funds and pack meals for those impacted by the hurricanes, Saltchuk companies come together to support colleagues
TOTE Maritime partners with Hunger Fight to send emergency meals This week, 36 stateside TOTE Maritime employees in Jacksonville, Florida spent two hours packing meals for their fellow employees in Puerto Rico. In partnership with the local charity Hunger Fight, ...
Operations restored at all eight hardest-hit Tropical ports
Tropical VP: ‘Without a doubt, Maria is the fiercest storm I’ve ever seen…’ By Hilary Reeves As TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico and Tropical Shipping employees continue picking up the pieces of lives shattered by the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma ...
Stories of the storm: TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico employees recount Maria’s devastation
In San Juan, focus shifts to serving Puerto Ricans across the island By Hilary Reeves TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico and Tropical Shipping employees living and working in the Caribbean knew Hurricane Maria was slated to do significant damage to their ...
TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico manager celebrates 15 years with company
Bob McMahon: biggest ‘game changer’ the additional capacity of two brand-new vessels By Hilary Reeves Bob McMahon grew up wanting to be a sportswriter. “When I was a kid, we always had a least five daily newspapers from all over ...
TOTE terminal assistant wins safety award for new driver program
CC Williams noticed safety issues resulting from the redesign of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico’s Jacksonville terminal. By Hilary Reeves TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico Terminal Assistant Cornelious “CC” Williams was recently announced as a 2017 recipient of the Saltchuk President’s Award ...