In today’s episode, WTCA Executive Director-Business Development Robin van Puyenbroeck is joined by Bethann Rooney, the Port Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, for a discussion on her background and the development of her career, the dramatic increase of cargo during the pandemic, how small issues have a big impact in supply chain management, and the fluid flow of logistics within the industry.
AN AMERICAN STORY TOWARDS LEADERSHIP OF THE PANYNJ
Highlights from the conversation:
- Beth’s background and career journey (1:01)
- Ports and the global supply chain (8:21)
- How to get a large team to work together (13:05)
- Managing growth with low staff (19:25)
- Recruiting supply chain operatives (24:45)
- Reflections on the industry (28:37)
For the full episode, visit https://podcast.wtca.org/podcast/25-an-american-story-towards-leadership-of-the-port-of-new-york-and-new-jersey/.
Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.
