Sam Ruda

How to win the trade game: NY/NJ port directors explain their success

Container ship in New York City.

The East Coast ports have become a big winner in the trade game as more logistics managers diversify away from the West Coast. The Port of New York and New Jersey is just one of the ports reaping the benefits of this container migration. 

American Shipper recently spoke with outgoing Port Director Sam Ruda and successor Bethann Rooney on their assessment of these historic times and how Rooney will continue to bring all stakeholders together.

Port Master Plan impact

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-new-york-new-jersey-container-success-trade-war

Rooney assuming Port of New York and New Jersey helm

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced Sam Ruda will step down as director of the port department and Beth Rooney will take the helm May 2. 

Rooney has served as the port’s deputy director for the past three years. Monday’s announcement hailed Rooney as an “acclaimed maritime industry veteran … who has more than three decades of experience and has been an integral part of the port department since 1993.”

Beth Rooney has been promoted to port director.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rooney-assuming-port-of-new-york-and-new-jersey-helm