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10-07-2025
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Crowley Adds Newest LNG Ship to Fleet Expanding Caribbean and Central American Service
Tiscapa Will Offer Service Connecting U.S. and Dominican Republic JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley's newest, LNG-powered containership Tiscapa began its inaugural service today, adding faster, bigger options for timely ocean cargo transport around the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. Like its sister ships in the Avance Class, Tiscapa features container capacity for 1,400 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), including 300 refrigerated units. This ship was specifically designed to quickly and frequently deliver cargo while using lower emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) for fuel. "The addition of Tiscapa to our fleet marks another milestone in Crowley's commitment to delivering efficient and reliable logistics solutions across the region," said Andrew Davis, vice president of operations for Crowley Logistics. "With its LNG-powered design and expanded capacity for dry and refrigerated goods, Tiscapa enhances our ability to provide faster, dependable service for customers moving essential goods throughout the U.S. and Caribbean Basin." Tiscapa departed from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida, for its first commercial voyage serving the Caribbean Basin. Following a transition period of service for the region, Tiscapa will begin providing regular service between the U.S., Dominican Republic and Central America, offering direct market connections for goods such as medical devices, household goods, food and perishables. This follows sister ships Quetzal and Copán, which are also strategically built to serve El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and the growing trade between the U.S. and Central America. Avance Class ships, operated under charter from Eastern Pacific Shipping, are named to honor the cultural aspects of Central America, where Crowley has operated shipping and logistics services for more than 60 years. Located in the capital city of Managua in Nicaragua, Tiscapa is a lagoon of volcanic origin that formed over 10,000 years ago. The area surrounding it contains pre-Columbian remains and a massive Augusto Sandino statue, an iconic symbol of the city. The fourth and final Avance Class ship, Torogoz, which is named for the national bird of El Salvador, is due to enter service this August. About Crowley Crowley is a private-held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company. For more than 130 years, its portfolio of businesses has provided innovative ocean and land transportation services for the commercial and government sectors. As a global ship owner and operator, Crowley serves 36 nations and island territories and is one of the leading employers of U.S. mariners. Visit to learn more. Media Contact David DeCamp, Crowley, 904-727-4263, Torey Vogel, Crowley, 904-726-4536, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Crowley Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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14-04-2025
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Crowley's First Avance Class Vessel Quetzal Begins Maiden Commercial Voyage
Containership Offers Faster, Frequent Shipping for U.S. and Central America JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley's new LNG-powered containership Quetzal has successfully begun its inaugural commercial voyage, opening the company's next era of faster, frequent ocean shipping with a new class of vessels for the U.S., Central America and the Dominican Republic. With capacity for up to 1,400 20-foot container equivalent units (TEUs), Quetzal and its three forthcoming sister Avance Class ships will provide more cargo capacity while using lower-emissions liquefied natural gas (LNG) for fuel. Quetzal and its sister ships were specifically designed to accommodate a variety of container sizes, including 300 refrigerated container unit plugs. The Avance Class – pronounced in Spanish "ah-bahn-seh" with the English meaning of advance – is uniquely suited to quickly transport perishable goods like food and pharmaceuticals, as well as retail products, apparel, breakbulk cargo and other essential items. Quetzal initiated service on April 11-12 at Port of Santo Tomás, Guatemala. Named to honor Central American culture and communities, the Avance Class vessels, built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of Korea, are all expected to enter service in 2025 from owner Eastern Pacific Shipping, operating under long-term charters to Crowley. "Quetzal and the Avance Class ships represent the next generation of Crowley's innovation and leadership in supply chain solutions for international shipping in the Caribbean Basin," said Tom Crowley, Chairman and CEO. "The vessels provide frequent service and greater capabilities to deliver cargo at peak timing while carrying forward Crowley's high operational standards. With the company's decades of service in Central America and the Dominican Republic, the Avance Class is a strategic investment by Crowley in the future of this international trade, setting a new standard for environmental efficiency." Quetzal also builds on Crowley's commitment to advancing LNG as a solution in the maritime industry's energy transition. Crowley's Avance Class ships feature high-pressure ME-GI engines by MAN Energy Solutions, which reduce methane slippage to negligible levels and make these vessels the most environmentally efficient in their category. LNG itself lowers vessel greenhouse gas emissions, such as sulfur oxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide, while eliminating particulate matter compared with conventional diesel fuel. About Crowley Crowley is a private-held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company. For more than 130 years, its portfolio of businesses has provided innovative ocean and land transportation services for the commercial and government sectors. As a global ship owner and operator, Crowley serves 36 nations and island territories and is one of the leading employers of U.S. mariners. Visit to learn more. Media Contact David DeCamp, Crowley, 904-727-4263, Torey Vogel, Crowley, 904-726-4536, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Crowley
