US FEDERAL Maritime Commission chairman Mario Cordero, a pioneer in green port policy, will receive the 2015 Connie (CII) Award presented by the Containerisation & Intermodal Institute in Long Beach on September 29.
In addition, CII will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Tay Yoshitani, recently retired CEO of the Port of Seattle, who has also held leadership positions in the global port industry.
Connie recipients are recognised with the award for significant influence on containerisation in world trade and transportation and are honoured for innovative spirit in their careers and at their respective companies.
The Lifetime Achievement recognition is presented to those who have a long-time career in the logistics industry, reported the American Journal of Transportation.
"It is CII's honour to present this year's awards to two people who have devoted their careers to meeting the ongoing needs of our industry," said CII president Michael DiVirgilio.
Mr Cordero brings with him more than 30 years of private legal practice including eight years on the Board of Harbour Commissioners for the Port of Long Beach.
Tay Yoshitani, before becoming CEO at the Port of Seattle, he served at the Port of Oakland, Port of Baltimore and the Port of Los Angeles. He is credited with creating the first master plan at the Maryland Port Administration.
PORTS
06 June 2015 - 07:29
FMC chairman Mario Cordero to receive 2015 Connie Award in Long Beach
US FEDERAL Maritime Commission chairman Mario Cordero, a pioneer in green port policy, will receive the 2015 Connie (CII) Award presented by the Containerisation & Intermodal Institute in Long Beach on September 29.
PORTS
06 June 2015 - 07:29
FMC chairman Mario Cordero to receive 2015 Connie Award in Long Beach
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