Page 11 - Port of Baltimore Magazine November/December 2016

SHIPPING
Choptank Transport Recognized for Philanthropy
Choptank Transport, a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Preston, Md., was recognized by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce for their charitable giving. Those efforts include fundraising for the March of Dimes and Choptank’s Thanksgiving dinner donation, which feeds more than 250 people in need each year.
Each year, the Maryland business community contributes millions
of dollars and volunteer hours to charitable organizations throughout the state. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, together with the Baltimore Business Journal, honored three area businesses or institutions with the Business Philanthropy Award at an event on Nov. 9 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. 􏰀
Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. remembered Bentley during a ceremony at Fort McHenry. Bentley’s ashes were carried from the Cruise Maryland Terminal for one last journey around her beloved Port.
After the private ceremony, Bentley’s ashes were taken to a waiting tugboat docked outside the terminal for one last ride around her beloved Port.
In a separate public ceremony, Bentley was honored by former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., who officially named the Port after her at its 300th anniversary celebration. U.S. Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger also paid tribute.
“She truly was the queen of the Port,” Ruppersberger said. “She was a tiny woman, but she was as mighty as the ships at its docks.”
Also on that day, students from
St. Paul’s School sailing on the Lady Maryland shot off a cannon and held a moment of silence in her honor. 􏰀
EVENT
Key Groups Sign Pledge for Port
Members of the Federal Agency Quality Work Group (FAQWG), federal agencies and associations signed the FAQWG pledge at a Baltimore Port Alliance meeting held on Sept. 16. By signing the pledge, all the FAQWG members recognize the importance of collaboration among agencies and associations to better meet requests and address specific issues, events, incidents or concerns of the Port’s customers. In the nation’s ports, FAQWG is unique to Baltimore, and this year marked the 20th anniversary of receiving former Vice President Al Gore’s prestigious Hammer Award. 􏰀
IN MEMORIAM
Marino, Founder of Marine Repair Services and Container Maintenance, Passes Away at Age 81
Vincent Edward Marino, founder of Marine Repair Services and Container Maintenance Corp., died on Nov. 29 at the age of 85 in Daniel Island, S.C. Marino was born Nov. 12, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended St. John’s University and served his country in Korea. Marino founded Marine Repair Services and Container Maintenance Corporation in 1971 and began service at the Port of Baltimore in 1974. 􏰀
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