The U.S. Coast Guard veteran will oversee the company’s Caribbean operations
[JACKSONVILLE, FL] April 1, 2025: Trailer Bridge, Inc., a leading transportation solutions provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, today announced Tony Kvasnicka has been named President of its Ocean Division. In this role, Kvasnicka will oversee the company’s asset-based ocean operations in the Caribbean, including the Puerto Rican trade lane, port operations in Jacksonville and San Juan, account management, support services, and asset maintenance.
Kvasnicka is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran with a decade of service where he earned the rank of Machinist’s Mate First Class (E-6). He was hired by Trailer Bridge in 2017 to manage the company’s vessel operations and in 2023 was promoted to Vice President of Ocean Operations.
“I am confident in Tony’s ability to lead our ocean division into its next chapter,” said Trailer Bridge CEO Mitch Luciano. “Not only does he have the industry knowledge and expertise needed, but his commitment to service and work ethic is like no other. He is the first to step up and get his hands dirty to ensure cargo is delivered to our neighbors on the island – that type of dedication is what makes companies great and transforms teams.”
Founded in 1991 by industry pioneer Malcom McLean, Trailer Bridge was established to serve the Puerto Rican trade lane. Today, the company has expanded to offer a full-service, global logistics solution. Trailer Bridge is one of four Jones Act carriers operating between the US and Puerto Rico with a weekly barge service to and from the island. Trailer Bridge also provides ocean transport to the Dominican Republic through its partner carrier.
“I am humbled by the opportunity to step into this role and lead us into the future – I’m not sure I ever imagined this when I started in 2017,” said Kvasnicka. “This piece of our company is the very foundation that has allowed us to grow into who we are today. I’m excited to now focus on how we continue to invest and grow our Caribbean capabilities.”
In 2022 Trailer Bridge signed a long-term lease agreement with the Jacksonville Port Authority to continue its barge service from Jacksonville through at least 2041. This follows the company’s first-ever 20-year lease agreement with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, signed in 2021, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to the island.
Today, Trailer Bridge is a full-service global logistics company with offices in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Learn more about the company at TrailerBridge.com.
