US ports select Díaz-Balart as ‘port person’ for 2019
The American association of port authorities (Aapa) has selected Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart as 2019’s “port person of the year” for his stalwart advocacy of the port industry.
“During more than 16 years in the house of representatives, Díaz-Balart has consistently championed legislation to benefit our nation’s ports,” said Kurt Nagle, Aapa’s president and CEO. “He has demonstrated a keen understanding of how ports play a central role in driving our nation’s economy and creating jobs.”
Díaz-Balart, who also co-chairs the Florida ports caucus, successfully negotiated with the US department of transportation’s maritime administration to obtain a first-ever funding of nearly USD 293 million for the port infrastructure development programme. (mw)