Posted:
May 19, 2014
The following is excerpted from an article issued May 14 by TOTE, Inc. Members of American Maritime Officers man the company's ships in all licensed positions.
WASHINGTON, DC - TOTE, Inc. President & CEO Anthony Chiarello was among 11 individuals honored by the White House as 2014 transportation industry "Champions of Change." Chiarello was chosen for his role in leading the U.S. maritime industry toward natural gas as fuel.
Chiarello joined fellow honorees and guests in the South auditorium of the White House yesterday to accept recognition and share insights during a panel discussion titled: "Opening Doors for Opportunity."
TOTE is building the first natural gas-powered container ships in the world to serve Puerto Rico and is converting its ships in Alaska to natural gas; TOTE is the first in the United States to convert its fleet to liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The experience has been both exciting and humbling for Chiarello, a fourth-generation member of the shipping and logistics industry.
"As a Jones Act domestic carrier, we're uniquely positioned to create real change in the supply conundrum - availability of fuel is a big hurdle for most transportation sectors to change over to clean-burning natural gas," Chiarello wrote in a post he prepared for the White House Champions of Change blog. "Our regular service routes create enough of a steady demand to entice fuel partners to build liquefaction plants in our ports of call, thus making LNG supply available to others in those markets. Supply in Jacksonville, Florida and Tacoma, Washington will serve the Southeast and Pacific Northwest with natural gas that can be used for ships, trucks, and rail."
TOTE announced plans to convert its fleet to natural gas in 2012. Since then, natural gas suppliers have begun creating distribution networks in major U.S. ports, making gas available to all transportation modes in those markets. Natural gas-powered ships will achieve emissions reductions far below even the world's most stringent regulatory standards.
"It is an honor to stand among the 2014 Transportation Champions of Change representing TOTE and Saltchuk," Chiarello continued. "My colleagues and I are proud of our investments into new technology as a reflection of our commitment to the people and customers of Alaska and Puerto Rico. We're equally pleased to help move the U.S. toward natural gas as a marine transportation fuel while providing the most advanced, safe, reliable service possible."
TOTE CEO honored by White House as a 'Champion of Change'
The following is excerpted from an article issued May 14 by TOTE, Inc. Members of American Maritime Officers man the company's ships in all licensed positions.
WASHINGTON, DC - TOTE, Inc. President & CEO Anthony Chiarello was among 11 individuals honored by the White House as 2014 transportation industry "Champions of Change." Chiarello was chosen for his role in leading the U.S. maritime industry toward natural gas as fuel.
Chiarello joined fellow honorees and guests in the South auditorium of the White House yesterday to accept recognition and share insights during a panel discussion titled: "Opening Doors for Opportunity."
TOTE is building the first natural gas-powered container ships in the world to serve Puerto Rico and is converting its ships in Alaska to natural gas; TOTE is the first in the United States to convert its fleet to liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The experience has been both exciting and humbling for Chiarello, a fourth-generation member of the shipping and logistics industry.
"As a Jones Act domestic carrier, we're uniquely positioned to create real change in the supply conundrum - availability of fuel is a big hurdle for most transportation sectors to change over to clean-burning natural gas," Chiarello wrote in a post he prepared for the White House Champions of Change blog. "Our regular service routes create enough of a steady demand to entice fuel partners to build liquefaction plants in our ports of call, thus making LNG supply available to others in those markets. Supply in Jacksonville, Florida and Tacoma, Washington will serve the Southeast and Pacific Northwest with natural gas that can be used for ships, trucks, and rail."
TOTE announced plans to convert its fleet to natural gas in 2012. Since then, natural gas suppliers have begun creating distribution networks in major U.S. ports, making gas available to all transportation modes in those markets. Natural gas-powered ships will achieve emissions reductions far below even the world's most stringent regulatory standards.
"It is an honor to stand among the 2014 Transportation Champions of Change representing TOTE and Saltchuk," Chiarello continued. "My colleagues and I are proud of our investments into new technology as a reflection of our commitment to the people and customers of Alaska and Puerto Rico. We're equally pleased to help move the U.S. toward natural gas as a marine transportation fuel while providing the most advanced, safe, reliable service possible."