CALGARY, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific's Chief Executive Officer,
E. Hunter Harrison, has been inducted into the Maritime Association of
Port of New York & New Jersey's International Maritime Hall of Fame.
Mr. Harrison, recognized for his leadership in intermodal
transportation, customer services and logistics, and for his promotion
of efficient, reliable intermodal services for CP, received the honor
at the 20th Annual International Maritime Hall of Fame award gala in
New York City among members of the international maritime world
industry.
"Hunter Harrison is a rail visionary who leads to keep the international
transportation industry strong and competitive in today's challenging
business environment," said Edward J. Kelly, Executive Director,
Maritime Association of the Port of New York & New Jersey.
Since 1993, the award has recognized maritime visionaries, for
excellence in their company, organization, or services, that best
exemplify the qualities of futuristic thinking that will guide the
maritime industry in the 21st Century.
Also honored at the award gala were New York City Mayor, Michael R.
Bloomberg; Morton S. Bouchard III, President & CEO, Bouchard
Transportation Co., Inc.; Joseph Dorto, President & CEO, Virginia
International Terminals, Inc.; Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller, Chairman, A.P.
Møller-Maersk; and Ronald D. Widdows, CEO, Rickmers Holding and
Rickmers-Linie Shipping Group.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in
Canada and the United States with direct links to eight major ports,
including Vancouver and Montreal, providing North American customers a
competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of
the globe. CP is a low-cost provider that is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific