Saltchuk Announces Two Educational Partnerships

In a significant investment in Puerto Rico's education and workforce development, Saltchuk has partnered with both the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) and the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) to establish two programs focused on transportation and logistics.

These strategic initiatives seek to develop skilled professionals, enhance industry research, and support long-term economic and social progress on the island.

Saltchuk has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UPRM to establish the first Center of Excellence for Transportation and Logistics (CETL) in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. This center will develop academic programs, promote applied research, and foster industry partnerships to strengthen Puerto Rico's talent pipeline in the transportation and logistics sector.

“We recognized a need to create an opportunity for Puerto Ricans to pursue a graduate degree in Transportation and Logistics within Puerto Rico, and we identified UPRM as the leading institution that can make this happen,” said Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of Saltchuk. “The enthusiasm and vision at UPRM made our commitment an easy decision.”

With an initial $1 million investment and a conditional pledge of $10 million over 10 years, Saltchuk will support the CETL’s efforts to expand academic