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Experience
Experienced supply chain executive with over 40 years in container shipping, ports, and international transportation . A significantly visible senior executive in global shipping circles with an impeccable reputation for business acumen, industry leadership, and personal integrity. An extensive network of contacts and relationships that can be leveraged to support growth and new opportunities. A frequent participant in industry forums with great experience in both private and public sector settings. Numerous awards of significance. Strong involvement in economic development, industrial real estate, and global supply chain visibility initiatives.
2009 - 2022
President and Chief Executive Officer - South Carolina Ports Authority
1997 - 2009
President - Region Americas - Piscataway, NJ (2009)
Senior Vice President - Area Southeast - Atlanta, GA (1997-2008)
1987 - 1997
Executive Vice President of the Americas - Atlanta, GA (1994-1997) President -Nedlloyd Lines USA Corp. - Atlanta, GA (1992-1993)
Senior VP - Nedlloyd Lines USA Corp. - Atlanta, GA (1990-1991)
VP, Liner Services - Nedlloyd Lines USA Corp. - Atlanta, GA (1987-1989)
1977 - 1987
President - Hoegh Lines Agency Subsidiary - Jersey City, NY (1986-1987) Assistant Vice President – Northeast - New York, NY (1984-1985)
General Manager - Atlanticargo Division - Houston, TX (1980-1983) Container Yard Manager - Strachan Stevedoring - Houston, TX (1979)
Education
1976
1976
1976
Bachelor of Science
Transportation and Logistics
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1976
1976
1976
Top Graduate
Business Administration
Winter Quarter
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1977
1976
1977
MBA
Transportation and Logistics University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1992
1976
1977
Outstanding Alumnus
Transportation and Logistics
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Awards & Honors
Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
2022
Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina Governor's Office
Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
2022
Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Chairman's Award
Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Distinguished Service Award, South Carolina Economic Developers Association
2022
Distinguished Service Award, South Carolina Economic Developers Association
International Maritime Hall of Fame, Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ's
Distinguished Service Award, South Carolina Economic Developers Association
2022
International Maritime Hall of Fame, Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ's
International Maritime Hall of Fame, Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ's
International Maritime Hall of Fame, Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ's
2021
Outstanding Manufacturing Lifetime Service Award
International Maritime Hall of Fame, Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ's
International Maritime Hall of Fame, Maritime Association of the Port of NY and NJ's
2020
Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
Alumni Professional Achievement Award, University of Tennessee
Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
2020
DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker
Alumni Professional Achievement Award, University of Tennessee
Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
2019
Alumni Professional Achievement Award, University of Tennessee
Alumni Professional Achievement Award, University of Tennessee
Alumni Professional Achievement Award, University of Tennessee
2018
Person of the Year, Agriculture Transportation Coalition
South Carolina Public Servant of the Year, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Alumni Professional Achievement Award, University of Tennessee
2016
South Carolina Public Servant of the Year, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Public Servant of the Year, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Public Servant of the Year, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
2014
Doctor of Humane Letters, The College of Charleston
South Carolina Public Servant of the Year, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
South Carolina Public Servant of the Year, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
2014
Resume
James Newsome Resume (pdf)
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