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Jim Newsome

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Welcome

 

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


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