Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the appointment of 29 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, ship construction, repair and recycling, trade associations, state and local public entities, labor organizations, academics, and environmental groups that advise the Secretary and the Maritime Administration on policies to ensure that the U.S. Marine Transportation System is capable of responding to projected trade increases. The Committee advises the Secretary on solutions to impediments hindering effective use of short sea transportation and other matters as the Secretary determines.
CP Ships Appoints V.P. Supply Chain Security
CP Ships Limited, has appointed Jared Henry as Vice President of Supply Chain Security. Based in Tampa, Florida, Henry assumes his new responsibilities in conjunction with his existing duties as VP Customer Service. Henry's main focus is ensuring company-wide compliance with security initiatives that are being introduced by the US and Canada, other countries and international bodies. He led the recent effort to comply with the 24-Hour Rule, which was completed successfully and on time. He also heads up the CP Ships Security Task Force, which specializes in areas such as Marine, Insurance and Claims, Communications and Business Process Improvement.
