Crowley to increase capacity, equipment and frequency to Puerto Rico

Crowley Maritime Corporation will add a 400 feu capacity, flat deck barge to its South Atlantic Puerto Rico service in Q1 this year, increasing the rotation between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan to four sailings each week. The company will also replace the existing 580 ft (177 m) triple-deck barges with larger, recently modified 730 ft (225 m) triple-deck barges in the North Atlantic – Puerto Rico trade, between Pennsauken, New Jersey, and San Juan, increasing capacity by over 40% in that lane.

To support the increased capacity in both services, Crowley will add over 6,000 pieces of cargo carrying equipment including a combination of dry and reefer containers and chassis.

“With the changes in the marketplace, we expect strong demand for space on our vessels, and we are stepping up to provide improved capacity, equipment and sailing frequency to benefit our customers,” said John Hourihan, senior vice president and general manager, Puerto Rico. “This service enhancement is another indication of our commitment to the people and businesses of Puerto Rico, whom we have been pleased to serve for over 60 years.”