The future of work, on board: Young people in Puerto Rico get an up-close look at the maritime industry. Junior Achievement Americas and Crowley announced a new partnership, implemented with the support of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. This edition aims to reach more than 350 young people with work readiness programs related to maritime transportation, logistics and the supply chain. On Friday, September 18, more than 50 young people from the Socios program visited Crowley's facilities at the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The visit was part of this new partnership between Junior Achievement Americas (J) and Crowley to expand access to work readiness programs on the island. During the visit, students toured the terminal and a Crowley vessel and talked with industry professionals. They got a first-hand look at the careers that sustain Puerto Rico's economy and connectivity. Maritime transportation is essential to the island: about 80% of its imports arrive through its ports. The initiative combines Junior Achievement Americas' work readiness programs with Crowley's more than 70 years of history in Puerto Rico. It is implemented with the support of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, which is helping bring these programs into public high schools with a technical and vocational focus. In this edition, the curriculum is expected to reach more than 350 students between the ages of 15 and 19. Activities include self-awareness, networking, interview preparation and exposure to the industry, including mentoring and workplace experiences. Since 2022, Crowley has supported JA in work readiness and financial education programs in the continental United States and Central America, reaching approximately 9,000 students. In recognition of this work, Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida named Crowley its 2025 Company of the Year. Voices of the partnership. "At Junior Achievement Americas, we believe that preparing young people for the future means giving them the tools, experiences and opportunities they need to build their own path. In Puerto Rico, we work alongside our partners to connect students with the world of work, helping them develop skills and explore career opportunities. This partnership with Crowley and the Puerto Rico Department of Education allows us to expand that work and prepare more young people to contribute to the future of their communities and of Puerto Rico." - Noël Zemborain, President of Junior Achievement Americas "This partnership is about connecting students with real possibilities while investing in Puerto Rico's future. By pairing Junior Achievement America's proven career-readiness curriculum with Crowley's maritime, transportation and logistics expertise, we can help students see a path to rewarding careers that contribute to the island's growth and prosperity. When young people can envision successful futures in Puerto Rico, they are more likely to build their lives and careers here, strengthening local communities, supporting economic development and helping ensure the long-term vitality of the region we have proudly served for generations," - Francheska Bensan, Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Strategy at Crowley "This agreement represents a unique opportunity for our students to broaden their education and gain firsthand exposure to the professional opportunities available in sectors that are so important to Puerto Rico, such as maritime transportation, logistics and supply chain management. Education becomes even more valuable when we are able to combine the knowledge acquired in the classroom with real-world workplace experiences. We thank Crowley and Junior Achievement Americas for this partnership, which will allow our students to develop skills, receive mentorship, explore career pathways, and better prepare for their professional future. This is precisely the kind of collaboration that we want to continue advancing at the Puerto Rico Department of Education." - Eliezer Ramos Parés, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico

Crowley expands workforce development support in Puerto Rico through Junior Achievement Americas partnership. Sep 21, 2026, 10:45 ET * Crowley and Junior Achievement Americas (JAA) are expanding workforce development opportunities in Puerto Rico that will reach more than 350 students, introducing them to maritime, logistics and supply chain careers. * Puerto Rico receives roughly 80% of its imports through its ports, underscoring the demand for skilled maritime, logistics and supply chain workers. * Crowley's Junior Achievement partnership has reached approximately 9,000 students since 2022 and was named Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida's Company of the Year in 2025. Crowley's sponsorship of $40,000 will help reach over 350 students in Puerto Rico. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Crowley and Junior Achievement Americas (JAA) are expanding career opportunities for students in Puerto Rico, helping connect young people with careers in maritime transportation, logistics and supply chain management vital to the island's economy. The collaboration pairs Crowley's industry expertise with JAA's readiness programs, helping students explore career paths, develop workplace skills and understand how trade and global supply chains support communities and economic growth. As part of this initiative, Crowley and Junior Achievement Americas have also established a partnership with the Puerto Rico Department of Education to implement JAA's workforce-readiness programs in public high schools that offer career and technical education programs. The curriculum will be introduced in schools on the island and is expected to reach more than 350 students ages 15 to 19, providing students the tools and experiences to strengthen their workplace skills, explore career opportunities and prepare for a successful transition into the workforce. Through activities focused on self-awareness, networking, interview preparation and industry engagement, including mentoring and workplace experiences, students will gain exposure to maritime and transportation careers while exploring opportunities aligned with Puerto Rico's labor market. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to learning experiences that connect education with meaningful career pathways and the workforce needs of Puerto Rico. Maritime transportation serves as a lifeline for Puerto Rico's commerce and daily life. The Puerto Rico Ports Authority estimates that the island receives approximately 80% of its imports through its ports, underscoring the importance of maritime transportation, logistics and supply chain careers to the island's economy and resilience. "This partnership is about connecting students with real possibilities while investing in Puerto Rico's future. By pairing Junior Achievement America's proven career-readiness curriculum with Crowley's maritime, transportation and logistics expertise, we can help students see a path to rewarding careers that contribute to the island's growth and prosperity. When young people can envision successful futures in Puerto Rico, they are more likely to build their lives and careers here, strengthening local communities, supporting economic development and helping ensure the long-term vitality of the region we have proudly served for generations," said Crowley Vice President of HR and Talent Strategy Francheska Bensan. "At Junior Achievement Americas, we believe that preparing young people for the future means providing them with the tools, experiences and opportunities they need to build their own paths. In Puerto Rico, we work with our partners to connect students with the world of work, helping them develop skills and explore career opportunities," said Noël Zemborain, president of Junior Achievement Americas. "This partnership with Crowley and the Puerto Rico Department of Education allows us to expand that work and prepare more young people to contribute to the future of their communities and Puerto Rico." "This agreement represents a unique opportunity for our students to broaden their education and gain firsthand exposure to the professional opportunities available in sectors that are so important to Puerto Rico, such as maritime transportation, logistics and supply chain management. Education becomes even more valuable when we are able to combine the knowledge acquired in the classroom with real-world workplace experiences," said Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico Eliezer Ramos Parés. "We thank Crowley and Junior Achievement Americas for this partnership, which will allow our students to develop skills, receive mentorship, explore career pathways, and better prepare for their professional future. This is precisely the kind of collaboration that we want to continue advancing at the Puerto Rico Department of Education." In addition to providing a $40,000 sponsorship to support curriculum implementation, Crowley employees will participate in career panels, port tours and job-shadowing activities. These experiences are expected to engage approximately 50 to 100 students annually and provide firsthand insight into careers that support Puerto Rico's supply chain and transportation networks. Since 2022, Crowley has partnered with Junior Achievement to support career readiness and financial literacy programs in the United States mainland and Central America. To date, the partnership has delivered 418 experiential learning experiences and 174 classroom programs, drawn more than 100 industry volunteers, and reached approximately 9,000 students across nearly 60,000 instructional hours. In recognition of this impact, Crowley was named Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida's Company of the Year in 2025. Crowley has provided ocean transportation, logistics and energy solutions that help connect Puerto Rico's businesses and residents to essential goods and supplies for more than 70 years from multiple U.S. ports and beyond. About Crowley Crowley is a private-held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company. For more than 130 years, its portfolio of businesses has provided innovative ocean and land transportation services for the commercial and government sectors. As a global ship owner and operator, Crowley serves 36 nations and island territories and is one of the leading employers of U.S. mariners. Visit www.crowley.com to learn more. About Junior Achievement Americas Junior Achievement is one of the world's largest and most impactful youth-serving nonprofits. Through hands-on and blended learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, JA empowers young people to develop their entrepreneurial ideas, strengthen their workplace skills, manage their income and build a better quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. Each year, our network of more than 760,000 volunteers and educators delivers more than 23 million learning experiences to young people in more than 100 countries. JA Worldwide is ranked among the top 10 organizations on the DOTGood list of the 500 most impactful NGOs in the world and, in 2026, was honored with a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize for the fifth consecutive year. Junior Achievement Americas has operated in Latin America and the Caribbean since 1970, with a presence in 26 countries across the region. In the most recent fiscal year, JA delivered more than 3.2 million learning experiences, in partnership with more than 15,700 schools and with the support of 22,700 volunteers and 1,550 local and regional companies. More information at: http://www.jaamericas.org/ | Contact: | / | | David DeCamp | Torey Vogel | | Director, Corporate Communications | Senior Specialist, Corporate | | (904) 727-4263 | Communications | | [email protected] | (904) 726-4536 | | / | [email protected] | SOURCE Crowley

Crowley, Port Houston connect Central America and the U.S. Gulf with new weekly shipping service. Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 ET Gulf-Central America Express Service serves apparel, produce and retail sectors * Crowley is launching a weekly Gulf-Central America Express Service connecting Port Houston with Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala, and Puerto Cortés, Honduras. * The service supports refrigerated and dry containerized cargo, including fresh produce, apparel, consumer goods, industrial products and project cargo. The first voyage is currently scheduled to arrive Sept. 10 in Houston. * Crowley's integrated ocean, warehousing and inland logistics services are designed to give shippers faster transit, fewer supply chain handoffs and improved visibility between the U.S. Gulf and Central America. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Crowley, a global leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions, today announced a new weekly container service connecting Port Houston to Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala, and Puerto Cortés, Honduras - two of Central America's largest and fastest-growing trade gateways. The Gulf-Central America Express Service makes its first Houston call on Sept. 10 with Thursday departures. Crowley's vessels will carry dry and refrigerated containers that safely transport a range of fresh produce, apparel, industrial products and consumer goods from sea to land. The range of sizes includes 53-foot containers that maximize intermodal efficiency in the markets. Central American exports to the United States grew 15.7% in year-over-year shipments in early 2026, driven largely by demand for fresh produce, according to the Inter-American Development Bank. "A direct Houston connection provides a reliable, efficient logistics solution for U.S.-Central American supply chains," said Claudia Kattan, vice president for Central America, Mexico and Panama at Crowley. "Shippers get faster transits, improved inventory planning and the flexibility to move fresh produce, consumer goods and other time-sensitive cargo without the delays of transshipments." Port Houston is home to one of the nation's top five and fastest-growing container ports, commanding approximately 75% of U.S. Gulf container volume. The port's scale and inland connectivity give Central American exporters direct access to Texas, Midwest and West Coast markets, strengthening supply chain reliability for U.S. retailers. "We are proud to welcome Crowley's Gulf-Central America Express Service to Port Houston," said John Moseley, chief commercial officer for Port Houston. "This new weekly call gives shippers a direct, reliable connection to Houston and two important Central American gateways, expanding choice for customers moving refrigerated and dry cargo through Houston." Beyond providing another option for shippers, the service will connect Houston more directly to the food, products and commercial activity moving between Central America and the United States. "The impact of this service will extend well beyond the docks," said Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston. "It creates a more direct path for fresh produce and everyday goods to reach stores and families across our region, while helping Texas businesses connect with customers in Central America. That is what growth at Port Houston does: create opportunity and make the supply chains people rely on work better." Crowley's expansion builds on the company's long-standing presence in Caribbean and Central America, where it has maintained an integrated inland logistics network for more than 65 years. By combining ocean transportation with warehousing and inland services through a single provider, businesses can reduce handoffs and improve supply chain visibility, a key advantage for retailers efficiently managing product inventory and shelf-life cycles. Purpose-built to support the dynamic needs of customers, Crowley's container vessels offer space for dry, refrigerated and project cargo, including 40- and 45-foot dry and refrigerated containers, 53-foot dry containers and 20- and 40-foot flat-rack equipment. The Crowley network of terminals, warehousing and supply chain solutions united U.S., Central American and Caribbean ports such as the Dominican Republic. About Crowley Crowley is a private-held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company. For more than 130 years, its portfolio of businesses has provided innovative ocean and land transportation solutions for the commercial and government sectors. As a global ship owner and operator, Crowley serves 36 nations and island territories and is one of the leading employers of U.S. mariners. Visit www.crowley.com to learn more. | Contacts: | / | | David DeCamp | Torey Vogel | | Director, Corporate Communications | Sr. Specialist, Corporate Communications | | (904) 727-4263 | (904) 726-4536 | | [email protected] | [email protected] | SOURCE Crowley