Posted on November 13, 2024
The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) Board of Directors announced that the Honorable Carl Bentzel has been elected to serve as the association’s new president, effective December 16, 2024. As part of this role, he will also serve as the Executive Director of the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA).
“I am honored to join the National Association of Waterfront Employers and the National Maritime Safety Association in this pivotal role. As we navigate a dynamic era for our industry, I look forward to working alongside industry leaders to enhance port operations, advance workforce safety, and strengthen our collective resilience to meet evolving challenges,” said Carl Bentzel, NAWE’s president-elect. “I am also deeply thankful for my time at the Federal Maritime Commission and the opportunity to work with such dedicated colleagues who share a commitment to the success and integrity of our maritime industry.
“I believe that the NAWE membership is the most important element in the conduct of the Nation’s supply chain. NAWE members are the interface that facilitates over 90% of the containerized cargo trade essential and critical to the health of the U.S. economy. As the President of NAWE and the Executive Director of NMSA, I intend to educate, promote, and seek overdue recognition of our industries’ value. These industries, in my view, sustained the Nation’s economy – and I look forward to ensuring U.S. policies continue to recognize the role and value of port and terminal operators,” added Bentzel.
Full release: https://lnkd.in/euNUdVSj
