Saltchuk

Saltchuk is a conglomeration of transportation and distribution companies headquartered in Seattle, WA, US. As of June 2016, Puget Sound Business Journal listed it as the largest private company in Washington state, with 2015 revenues of $2.9 billion, employment of 1,600 in Washington and an additional 5,900 employees elsewhere in the world.[1]

El Faro sinking

On October 1, 2015, a ship, El Faro, that belonged to a Saltchuk subsidiary, sank during Hurricane Joaquin, losing all personnel.[2]

Lines of business

Saltchuk is organized in seven lines of business that are responsible for the operation and growth of a related portfolio of businesses:

  • Carlile, Alaska trucking and logistics[3]
  • Foss, marine services[4]
  • Interstate Distributor, nationwide trucking and logistics[4]
  • North Star Petroleum, petroleum distribution[4]
  • Northern Aviation Services, air cargo[4]
  • TOTE, domestic shipping and logistics[4]
  • Tropical, international shipping and logistics[4]

Hawaii subsidiaries

Saltchuk owns several companies in Hawaii.[5]

  • Aloha Air Cargo
  • Hawaii Petroleum
  • Hawaiian Tug & Barge
  • Maui Petroleum
  • Minit Stop stores
  • Young Brothers

References

  1. Crowe, Melissa (June 24, 2016). "The List: Washington's 100 Largest Private Companies". Bizjournals.com. Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  2. Adams, David (October 19, 2015). "Navy launches salvage operation for El Faro cargo ship — Nation — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  3. Brehmer, Elwood (July 3, 2016). "Saltchuk buys Carlile, adds to Alaska freight portfolio". Alaskajournal.com. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Real Estate - Saltchuk is moving to Pioneer Square project". Djc.com. Daily Journal of Commerce. March 8, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  5. "Hawaii Fueling Network (HFN)". Hawaiipetroleum.com. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
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