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Shidler College awards 290 scholarships totaling $1.2 million for 2015-2016

November 5, 2015

From left: Au, Cook, Roley, Hong, Schaberg, Lim, Buakarnthong and NakatThe Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa celebrated its successful scholarship program this week with the recognition of business students and scholarship donors at the Waialae Country Club. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the college awarded nearly $1.2 million in scholarships to more than 290 business students.

Saltchuk’s Young Brothers Ltd. and Hawaiian Tug and Barge supports island college

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – The Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa celebrated its successful scholarship program this week with the recognition of business students and scholarship donors at the Waialae Country Club. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the college awarded nearly $1.2 million in scholarships to more than 290 business students.

For the second year, Enterprise Rent-A-Car was the title sponsor. Enterprise is one of the college’s most steadfast scholarship and Business Night award donors, having renewed its annual scholarship for over 10 years. Said Dan Schaberg, general manager/VP of Hawai‘i, “We are thrilled to be a partner with the Shidler College of Business, because the college is in line with one of Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s core values of strengthening the communities in which we serve.”

The Shidler College of Business has the most robust scholarship program in the entire UH System. Since 2005, the number of scholarship awards increased from 161 to 290, a growth of 80%. On average, 17% of Shidler students receive merit scholarship support.

This year’s scholarship luncheon featured scholarship donor Glenn Hong, president of Hawaiian Tug and Barge and Young Brothers Ltd., which is part of the Hawai‘i-based companies of Saltchuk Resources based in Seattle, Washington. Its other Hawai‘i-based companies are Maui Petroleum, Hawaii Petroleum and Aloha Air Cargo.

Through its Hawai‘i-based companies, Saltchuk has supported the college’s neighbor island MBA program with $530,000 in scholarships to four cohorts of MBA students. “Saltchuk is proud to support Hawai‘i’s future by emphasizing education and leadership development initiatives. The Shidler College of Business Distance Learning Executive MBA program provides opportunities to neighbor island students with a quality program. Saltchuk is pleased to be able to provide funding to help further the education of Hawai‘i’s future leaders,” said Hong.

“For me, this scholarship relieves the burden of being deeply in debt. I am better able to manage financially, allowing me to keep balance in my life as a businessperson, parent, partner and student,” says A. Eunny Cook, recipient of the Saltchuk Hawaii Companies Scholarship. “Most importantly, my scholarship award has allowed me to be part of the transformational experience of self-discovery, compassion and insight.”

“We are extremely grateful to our alumni, the business community, and friends of the college for establishing scholarships for our students,” said Vance Roley, dean of the Shidler College of Business. “With the cost of tuition and books, academic scholarships enable our students to graduate on time and without debt, all the while taking full advantage of our academic and extracurricular programs.”

(Full caption)  From left are Maile Au, director of alumni relations, Shidler College of Business; A. Eunny Cook, graduate scholarship representative; Vance Roley, dean, Shidler College of Business; Glenn Hong, president, Young Brothers Ltd.; Dan Schaberg, general manager/VP of Hawai‘i, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Dee Lim, group HR-talent acquisition and training & development manager for Hawai‘i, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Punilani-Sky Buakarnthong, undergraduate scholarship representative; and Unyong Nakata, senior director of development, Shidler College of Business.

For more information, visit: http://shidler.hawaii.edu/

Nothing but water: Hydrogen fuel cell unit to provide renewable power to Honolulu port

August 28, 2015

Young Brothers Ltd. tests hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator

Maritime Fuel Cell from Sandia Energy & Climate on Vimeo.

HONOLULU, HI. — A new chapter in clean energy is starting in Hawaii. At Young Brothers Ltd.’s Port of Honolulu facility, Sandia National Laboratories is leading the Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell project to test a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator as an alternative to conventional diesel generators.

“We are pleased to help expand this clean energy technology to new applications,” said Young Brothers, Ltd., President Glenn Hong. Young Brothers is hosting a project led by Sandia National Laboratories to test a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator as an alternative to diesel in powering refrigerated containers. (Photo by David Murphey)

The project kickoff was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Young Brothers President Glenn Hong and Sandia California Vice President Marianne Walck.

“Today, we take another big step in transforming our nation to a clean energy economy,” said Schatz. “The fuel cell technology being deployed today will one day mean less carbon pollution in our ports and on the high seas. The great work from all the partners involved, especially Young Brothers, is helping lead the way to a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.”

In June, Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed four energy bills, including one that strengthens Hawaii’s commitment to clean energy by directing the state’s utilities to generate 100 percent of their electricity sales from renewable resources by 2045. As the most oil-dependent state in the nation and one that could be most affected by rising sea levels, Hawaii has become an early adopter of emerging technologies and innovative energy solutions.

Hydrogen more efficient than diesel

Planning for the Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell project began in late 2012 with a study that determined that hydrogen fuel cells could replace diesel generators in providing auxiliary power on board and to ships at berth. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration are funding the six-month deployment of the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered generator.

“At the point of use, hydrogen fuel cells produce nothing but water — zero pollutant emissions and no greenhouse gases,” said Joe Pratt, Sandia’s project lead. “This technology could enable major commercial ports and marine vessels to lessen their environmental impacts.”

An analysis by Sandia and DOE showed that due to fluctuating loads in maritime auxiliary power applications, a hydrogen fuel cell, which only supplies power when it is needed, is more energy efficient than a diesel engine.

Hydrogenics Corp. designed and built the hydrogen fuel cell generator unit, comprised of four 30-kilowatt fuel cells, a hydrogen storage system and power-conversion equipment, all packaged in a 20-foot shipping container. With 75 kilograms of on-board hydrogen storage, the generator has enough energy to power 10 refrigerated containers for 20 continuous hours of operation.

Clean power at the Port of Honolulu

The unit already is providing power to refrigerated containers on shore. Soon it will begin powering the same refrigerated containers on Young Brothers’ barges that distribute goods to Hawaii’s other islands. Young Brothers is a subsidiary of Foss Maritime Co.

“Young Brothers will be testing and demonstrating this technology on our on-shore and ocean environments over the next six months,” said Hong. “We are very pleased to have been selected to participate in this project with our many national and international partners in expanding this clean technology into new applications.”

Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu is supplying the hydrogen to power the fuel cell. The hydrogen is produced by electrolysis, the process of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, using electricity supplied by Hickam’s solar-powered electrical grid.

Future deployment and other ports

Following the six-month test of the fuel cell unit, the project team will analyze the project’s successes and challenges, including the operating and cost parameters needed to make a business case at other ports.

“The long-range goal is to develop a commercial-ready technology that can be widely used at other ports,” said Pratt. “The project team sees a strong market need and desire for a fuel cell solution, not only at maritime ports but also for users who aren’t connected to a grid. That could extend to developing countries and remote locations worldwide.”

To learn more, visit Sandia’s Maritime Hydrogen website.

Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corp., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. With main facilities in Albuquerque, N.M., and Livermore, Calif., Sandia has major R&D responsibilities in national security, energy and environmental technologies and economic competitiveness.

Cultivating community support for reading

June 25, 2015

Saltchuk Hawaii Companies Supports Reading Through Generous Donation to Book Trust

Maui County, HI—Saltchuk, a family owned company and the parent company of Aloha Air Cargo, Hawaii/Maui Petroleum, Ohana Fuels, Minit Stop, Young Brothers, and Foss Hawaii has pledged $10,000 to Book Trust in support of Maui elementary school students. Book Trust, a national literacy organization, provides books to children from low-income families, books students choose themselves and that become their very own.

Book Trust operates in fifteen states and serves over 36,000 children, including 4,500 students in Maui. The Saltchuk Hawaii Companies donation allows Book Trust to provide the opportunity for 100 children to select and own roughly 3,000 books over the course of the school year.

“Studies prove book choice and ownership inspire a child’s passion for reading and contribute to strong literacy skills and learning,” said Book Trust President & CEO, Amy Friedman. “Our goal is to help inspire that passion by creating literacy-rich environments for kids and families.

Putting more books in the hands and homes of kids is the first step in not only cultivating a love of reading but an increased chance at academic success.”

Thanks to the support of Saltchuk, students will have the opportunity to grow their personal, at- home libraries.

“This generous contribution is so important to our students and families,” said Halle Maxwell, Principal of Kihei Elementary. “Thanks to Saltchuk, Book Trust will continue to help us grow our school-to-home literacy connection. For many of our students, this is a vital and needed opportunity to continue to build their home library and the support we’ve received means we can help them develop a love of books at an early age.”

To date, Book Trust has put 3.5 million books in the hands of students nationwide. With national offices based jointly in Colorado and Hawaii, Book Trust’s Hawaii focus has placed over 830,000 books in the hands and homes of over 5,000 children across the state. Saltchuk’s gift will ensure Book Trust continues to uniquely offer choice and ownership of books to young students.

“Literacy is the foundation of learning, and if we can help promote literacy and learning among children, we know we are doing something to help improve an entire community. Through Book Trust, students at 14 Elementary schools in Maui County will receive up to three books per month to bring home and share with their siblings and families. By the end of the school year, that can be thirty books, and that can have a meaningful impact,” stated Saltchuk Regional Giving Committee member Kimo Haynes, President of Maui and Hawaii Petroleum.

To learn more about Book Trust and its efforts to promote reading and literacy among children of low-income families in Hawaii and nationwide, please visit booktrust.org

About Book Trust

Book Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower children from low-income families to choose and own books, inspiring a passion for reading and cultivating increased literacy skills and life-long learning. Established in 2001, Book Trust currently serves over 30,000 students in 15 states. To date, Book Trust has put over 3.5 million books in the hands and homes of kids. For more about Book Trust, visit booktrust.org

About Saltchuk Resources’ Hawai‘i-based Companies

The Saltchuk Hawaii Companies consist of Aloha Air Cargo, Maui and Hawaii Petroleum, Minit Stop Shops, Young Brothers, and Foss Hawaii. Young Brothers provides scheduled cargo services by barge throughout the Hawaiian Islands; Maui Petroleum and Hawaii Petroleum provide fuel distribution services; Aloha Air Cargo provides air cargo services throughout the Hawaiian Islands, Foss Maritime provides harbor ship assist services; and Minit Stop locations provide convenience retail services on Maui and Hawai‘i.

Aloha Air Cargo lands atop the list of Hawaii’s largest women-owned businesses

April 17, 2015

Honolulu- Aloha Air Cargo was honored to have been named TOP Women Owned Business by Pacific Business News at the PBN Women Who Mean Business Event recently. Aloha Air Cargo, based on Saltchuk owners – Nicole Engle, Michele Seaver & Denise Tabbutt and Aloha 2014 revenue of $77 Million, was recognized along with 24 other notable local companies.

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