U.S. Merchant Marine photo contest winners announced

Along the banks of the St. Johns River, close to where American cargo vessels sail and dock each week, Propeller Club of Jacksonville President Jeff Price announced the winners of the inaugural American Merchant Marine Instagram 2018 photo contest.Winners included:

• First place: @tlsjax, Stephanie Bush of O'neal Transportation - Truck Logistics Services
• Second place: @stjohnsbarpilots, Capt. Chris Mons of the St. Johns Bar Pilot Association
• Third place: @merc0586, Brian Mercurio of Maersk Line Limited
• Fourth place: @zfox141, Zach Fox of JZ Expedited Companies

Congratulations to the winners!The announcement was made at the Propeller Club Maritime Day Celebration on May 22, 2018. Celebrated since 1933, Maritime Day is an official U.S. holiday, held to honor those lost at sea in service to the maritime industry and our country; and, to recognize the importance of waterborne commerce and the contributions of the U.S. Merchant Marine in support of our military and country.Learn more about the U.S. Merchant Marine and Jones Act.

[Instagram Photo Contest] Support American sailors!

The United States has always been a great maritime nation, and the U.S. Merchant Marine has been a pillar in this country’s foundation of prosperity and security. American sailors help power the world’s largest economy and strengthen our ties with trading partners around the world, all while supporting our military forces by shipping troops and supplies wherever they need to go.Now is your chance to show your support of American sailors!Post a photo to Instagram that celebrates the U.S. Merchant Marine, and hashtag it for the opportunity to win some sweet merch, event tickets or a Propeller Club membership!Some photo ideas: river, ocean, American ship, American sailor, trade, business, working at sea, support of the U.S. Armed ForcesInclude BOTH of the following hashtags in the caption:#americanmerchantmarine#propclubjaxPrizesFirst Place Prize, valued at $122:Individual membership with the Propeller Club, Propeller Club tumbler and Propeller Club Challenge CoinSecond Place Prize, valued at $88:Two tickets to Maritime Day Celebration on May 22, 2018, Propeller Club tumbler and Propeller Club Challenge CoinThird Place Prize, valued at $72:Executive gift bag, Propeller Club tumbler and Propeller Club Challenge CoinFourth Place Prize, valued at $22Propeller Club tumbler and Propeller Club Challenge CoinFifth Place Prize, valued at $22Propeller Club tumbler and Propeller Club Challenge CoinLearn more about the Jones Act and the U.S. Merchant Marine!Rules summaryNo purchase necessary. Must post a photo to Instagram during the entry period and include both hashtags #americanmerchantmarine #propclubjax. Hashtags added to photos posted prior to April 30, 2018 will not be entered. Must be a U.S. citizen to enter. Entries will be accepted between April 30 and May 15. Entries will be judged by a three-member Propeller Club panel of judges. Judging criteria will include 1) adherence to theme, 2) originality and creativity, and 3) quality (color, lighting, exposure, focus). Winners will be announced on Instagram and at the Propeller Club of Jacksonville Maritime Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.This contest is subject to the complete official rules. Click here for the official rules.Questions? Email us at info@propclubjax.com!

Northeast Florida transportation organizations unite to present business summit April 17

The Transportation and Logistics Network (TALON) hosted a sold out business summit, “Progress 2018: Preparing for the Change to Come”, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center. The event was held to educate transportation professionals about the digital trends affecting supply chains. [gallery link="file" ids="6988,6989,6987"]The summit featured keynote speaker Brian Wynne, President and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). Propeller Club President Jeff Price served as master of ceremonies. The event was sponsored by Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc. Sea Best Corp., First Coast Industrial, The Grimes Companies, DAMCO, EnSafe, Main Ocean Port Services, and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). In addition, panel discussions on transportation technology and industry projects, as well as networking opportunities, connected maritime, transportation and logistics professionals with information relevant to the industry.The program concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the presidents of the six host organizations, as they pledged to:

• inform maritime, transportation, logistics and transit professionals about industry developments;
• educate the public about the importance of the industry to the regional economy; and
• promote the Northeast Florida region as a hub for multi-modal transportation and logistics activity.

Photos from the event are now available on the club's Facebook Page, courtesy of Russ Dixon/Elvacomm.The keynote presentation is available below:

 

About TALON The working group known as TALON, which stands for the Transportation & Logistics Network, is the culmination of an historic partnership between the following Northeast Florida transportation organizations: Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council, Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville, Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCJAX) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Northeast Florida Chapter.Featured image above, courtesy of Russ Dixon/Elvacomm (pictured left to right):

• Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville President Jeff Price
• Women’s Transportation Seminar, WTS Northeast Florida Chapter President Cheryl Freeman
• Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, COMTO President Aisha Eccleston
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, CSCMP President Ike Sherlock
• Transportation Club of Jacksonville, TCJAX President Brandon Nelson
• JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council, President Scott Lane

UNF Transportation & Logistics Career Day to be held March 2

Recruiters from regional, national and international transportation and logistics companies are invited to participate in the University of North Florida's (UNF's) Transportation and Logistics Career Day on March 2. T&L Career Day offers recruiters and students more than 150 one-on-one prescheduled interviews for internship, part-time and full-time positions along with the opportunity to meet and greet at the T&L Employer Expo after lunch. This event is open to T&L and Operations Management students or recent T&L graduates who are STAR Certified with a minimum GPA of 2.5.Transportation and Logistics Career Day is a free event, but space is limited. Click here for more info and to register as a recruiter. The deadline to register is Jan. 26.

Natural Gas for High Horsepower Summit to address LNG in Jacksonville

Jacksonville has emerged as the epicenter of natural gas projects, and the High Horsepower (HHP) Summit - to be held in Jacksonville Nov. 6 - 9, 2017 - will bring together industry leaders from the marine, mining, rail, E&P and power gen sectors to discuss these energy projects and more.Early registration is now open - click here to save $400 by registering before Aug. 4, 2017. The agenda will be packed with end-user case studies, off-site tours, networking, and discussion including:

• TOTE Continues to Operate the World’s First LNG-Powered Container Ships: Two LNG-powered ships are in weekly service between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico.
• Pivotal LNG’s Innovative ISO Bunkering System for TOTE: Simplicity and sophistication on display here with this on-dock LNG bunkering strategy.
• JAX LNG Is Constructing North America’s First Small-Scale Coastal LNG Facility: This JV project between Pivotal LNG and NorthStar Midstream is expected in-service Q4 2017.
• TOTE Will Deploy North America’s First LNG Bunker Barge: The completed barge will be ready in 2017 and will be on display at the event.
• Crowley Is Deploying Its First LNG Vessels: The ConRo ships, scheduled for deployment in 2017, will also operate in a weekly service to Puerto Rico.
• Crowley On-Dock LNG Storage and Bunkering: Crowley’s ConRo ships will be fueled directly from an on-dock fuel storage an bunkering station.
• Eagle LNG Is Building Two LNG Production Plants: Opening in 2017 and 2019, these plants will serve local HHP markets and the export market respectively.
• Florida East Coast Railroad Is Converting to LNG: With DOT FRA approvals in place, LNG locomotive and tender car deployments are underway.
• UPS LNG Fleet and Refueling Station: Part of a national natural gas fleet, UPS one of the largest LNG fleets and fueling stations in the world in Jacksonville.