Jacksonville-based Crowley wins $2.3 billion DOD contract

It's one of the largest logistics contracts awarded by the U.S. government, and Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime is the big winner.

Crowley Logistics, a subsidiary of Crowley Maritime, has secured a multi-year contract valued at $2.3 billion.  Crowley will provide transportation and related services supporting Department of Defense activities in the US and Canada.

We're told up to 70 new jobs will be created as a result of this contract. 

"We are very proud and appreciative of the opportunity to support our country and the Defense Department with transportation and logistics services through this new TRANSCOM contract," said Tom Crowley, company chairman and CEO. "We will reward TRANSCOM's confidence in us by providing the highest quality service with safety, integrity and high performance."

Delivery locations will include vendor facilities, Defense Department warehouses or depots, and U.S. military installations.