Jacksonville, Florida – July 29, 2026 – TOTE Maritime Alaska and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, collectively known as TOTE, are honored to be recognized as the 2025 Offshore Carrier Partner of the Year by The Home Depot at their 2026 Executive Carrier Council Meeting.
Presented annually, this award recognizes carrier partners that demonstrate exceptional performance, collaboration, and service excellence. The recognition reflects TOTE’s commitment to reliability, innovation, and a customer-focused approach.
Michael Whisman, Senior Account Executive for TOTE Maritime Alaska, and Michael Austin, Vice President of Commercial for TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, accepted the award on behalf of TOTE.
From Alaska to Puerto Rico, TOTE employees remain steadfast in their commitment to ensuring customers and communities receive the essential goods and supplies they depend on every day. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and professionalism they demonstrate in keeping supply chains moving and communities connected.
“Receiving this recognition from The Home Depot is a tremendous honor,” said Kevin Kendrick, president of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico. “It reflects the dedication of our employees and the trust we’ve built by delivering reliable service day in and day out. We’re grateful for our partnership with The Home Depot and remain committed to helping ensure the people of Puerto Rico receive the goods and supplies they depend on.
For more than half a century, TOTE has connected communities through dependable maritime transportation and supply chain solutions. As an industry leader, TOTE continues to invest in innovation—from pioneering the use of LNG-powered vessels to advancing freight transportation solutions that enhance customer service and strengthen the supply chains communities depend on every day.
About TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico
TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company providing dedicated, reliable cargo service from anywhere in U.S. to and from Puerto Rico, and weekly service to the U.S. Virgin Islands. TOTE offers customers turnkey, cost-effective cargo transportation through its high-speed lift-on/lift-off vessels and seamless network of port facilities, support systems, and inland transportation resources. Learn more at www.totemaritime.com.
About TOTE Maritime Alaska
TOTE Maritime Alaska, LLC is part of the TOTE Group family of companies, a leading transportation and logistics organization overseeing some of the most trusted brands in the United States. TOTE Maritime Alaska operates a dedicated fleet of roll-on/roll-off vessels, providing dependable weekly service between Tacoma, Washington, and Anchorage, Alaska.
