Crowley Expands Caribbean Operations – Plans to Enhance Service in Virgin Gorda

Crowley has expanded its operation in the Caribbean with the recent acquisition of Tamarind Consolidated, a logistics services company with services between the United States and the British Virgin Islands.

A Crowley statement said the merger will enhance end-to-end supply chain capabilities for the Caribbean region.

Tamarind’s operations and services, including warehousing and non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services, will now be under the Crowley brand.

The expansion complements the U.S.-based Crowley’s existing maritime and logistics solutions and will expand solutions for customers in Virgin Gorda and surrounding BVI locations.

Tamarind President Ralph Nazario, who will transition to Crowley in a consulting role, said “since 1985, Tamarind has offered containerised cargo transportation and related services that provide customised solutions that customers depend on between the U.S. and the British Virgin Islands.”

He added:  “Crowley has the capabilities and technology to elevate the service we offer to the importers in Virgin Gorda, and I am confident the evolution by merging with Crowley will provide our customers with the customer service and logistics capabilities they need to succeed and grow.”

Crowley has provided ocean shipping, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, insurance and door delivery for more than 60 years in the Caribbean. With real-time technology, the company provides a diversity of supply chain management solutions to ensure cargo arrives when it is needed.

Said Crowley Logistics Senior Vice President and General Manager Brett Bennett noted that  “this is an exciting expansion for Crowley, and we look forward to building on the success of Tamarind so customers can benefit from the efficiencies, scale and technology available at Crowley.”

He added that “Tamarind and Crowley are a natural fit with our shared understanding of the supply chain needs of customers in the British Virgin Islands and the companies’ commitment to being a lasting partner for customers.”