About

Our History

1975: Our Beginning

TOTE Inc. is established as Totem Ocean Trailer Express.

S.S. Great Land makes her maiden voyage from Seattle to Anchorage.

1982

Saltchuck buys Totem Ocean Express, now called TOTE Inc.

1985

Puerto Rico service begins with two tug and barge sets operating from South Florida.

1989

Totem Resources buys Interocean Management Corporation (IOM) in March

2002

Totem Ocean Trailer Express christened the first in the new Orca Class, the M.V. Midnight Sun, in August.

2007

Sea Star Line launched its new Eastern Caribbean Service to the islands of Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, and Tortola.

2010

Totem Ocean Trailer Express completed a $2.7 million shore power project to reduce diesel and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 percent.

2011

Interocean was awarded a contract with Military Sealift Command (MSC)

2012

In February, American Shipping Group changed its name to TOTE, LLC. (also known as the TOTE Group) and introduced the TOTE Logistics, TOTE Maritime and TOTE Services brands.

2015

The TOTE Group and NASSCO partnered to launch the world’s first LNG-powered containerships. These Marlin class vessels would be the world’s most environmentally friendly containerships.

2023: Our Future

The TOTE Group introduces the brands for TOTE Maritime Alaska and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico leveraging best practices while delivering geographically and culturally focused service.

What's Important to Us​

Safety

At the forefront of every decision and action

Commitment​

To our people, customers, communities and environment

Integrity

The foundation of everything we do

Awards

We have been recognized for our achievements in safety, quality,  environmental, military and community support by the following organizations:

NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Award
Dreams Come True Top Corporate Fundraiser since 2019
Certified Great Place to Work
2021 Alaska Governor's Safety Award of Excellence
Home Depot Offshore Partner of the Year
Outstanding Contributor of the Year Award
Gold Pan Awards for Business Excellence
First Coast Worksite Wellness Council "Healthiest Companies" Award - Platinum Level
Beans Café Corporate Partner of the Year

Certifications​

TOTE is committed to providing a best-in-class customer and employee experience while caring for the environment and the communities it serves. All of this is achieved by having a robust Integrated Management System (IMS) which covers quality, environmental, health & safety and corporate social responsibility.