TOTE Maritime Alaska and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, each commonly referred to as “TOTE,” are domestic carriers overseen by TOTE Group.
TOTE Group encompasses some of the leading transportation and logistics companies in the U.S. domestic market. In addition to TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico and TOTE Maritime Alaska, the TOTE Group companies include TOTE Services, which offers crewing and technical services to meet the needs of commercial, privately owned and U.S. Government vessels. There are two Terminal Operating companies, First Coast Terminals and Puerto Rico Terminals that support the Puerto Rico trade lanes, reaffirming TOTE’s commitment to the island and its communities. TOTE Group and its subsidiaries are part of the Saltchuk family of companies. Meet the TOTE Group Leadership Team.
Leadership
At TOTE, service isn’t just about shipping, it’s about people. Our teams are dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations with efficiency, integrity and an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
We’re equally committed to our employees – fostering a working environment where they are respected, inspired, and recognized for doing good work.
TOTE Maritime Alaska has been operating in the Jones Act trade since 1975. TOTE Maritime Alaska strategically and efficiently routes cargo from anywhere in North America to Alaska.
TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico has been operating in the Jones Act trade since 1985. TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico routes cargo from anywhere in North America to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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:
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.