Ruppersberger Praises Addition of White to Lead the Port of Baltimore

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) praises Governor Martin O’Malley’s appointment of James J. White to lead the Port of Baltimore.  Jim White returns to the position of Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration that he held from 1999 to 2005.      

“Jim White has more than three decades of maritime experience and is well respected in the maritime community.  I praise Governor O’Malley for persuading such a well qualified leader to come back to run the Port of Baltimore.  Jim will be able to hit the ground running to make the port even stronger than it already is,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).       

During his 12 year career at the Port of Baltimore, Mr. White created an impressive strategic business plan including several long-term lease agreements.  He also maintained a top notch working relationship with the maritime industry.  After September 11, 2001, Mr. White worked together with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to develop a port security program that protected the Port of Baltimore while keeping commerce moving.    

The Port of Baltimore is one of Maryland’s largest economic engines.  The Port is responsible for about 128,000 jobs and handles 40.5 million tons of cargo worth $36 billion each year. 

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Appropriations Committee.  The Congressman is also a co-chair of the Congressional Port Security Caucus.  In addition, the Port of Baltimore is in Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District.

 

 

 

 

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