Pacific Merchant Shipping Association President John McLaurin has been chosen by the Containerization and Intermodal Institute to receive its 2013 Connie Award for his work in the industry.
“John McLaurin received many nominations and votes focused
on his leadership and commitment of PMSA to the variety of issues with which
all are involved,” CII President Michael DiVirgilio said. “This includes the
environment, the citizens, community, economic programs, the California
transportation policies-which also impact national subjects-and the lobbying he
has led in these areas.”
The Connie Award was established by the Containerization
& Intermodal Institute in 1972 to recognize individuals that have made
extraordinary contributions to the evolution of containerized shipping and
intermodalism.
The PMSA, which was founded in 1919 and has offices in San
Francisco, Seattle and Long Beach, Calif., is an independent, not-for-profit
shipping association that focuses on issues affecting international trade. On
behalf of its members, the PMSA engages in community affairs and legislative
and regulatory processes in California and Washington state. It provides
members with an array of information services, including regular updates on
matters of interest to the shipping industry, and serves as a clearinghouse for
environmental practices across the industry.
McLaurin is expected to be honored during an event scheduled
for Thurs., Sept. 26, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach.
