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EVENT
MPA Hosts U.S. Ambassador to Panama
The Port of Baltimore hosted U.S. Ambassador to Panama John Feeley and the Panamanian Ambassador’s Deputy Chief of Mission Karla Gonzalez on Oct. 19. The visit was facilitated through the Baltimore office of U.S. Commerce Department. The primary focus of this delegation was
to better understand impacts of the recently expanded Panama Canal to East Coast ports. They also shared their vision of new logistical opportunities in the Canal Zone and their intent to partner with American businesses.
In addition to tours of Dundalk and Seagirt, a joint presentation was provided by Ports America Chesapeake and the MPA.
While the ambassador recognized the many strong attributes that comprise the Port of Baltimore, he was most impressed by something he has not seen in other ports: collaborative relationships across the port community. 􏰀
Pictured from left to right: John Feeley, U.S. Ambassador to Panama; Donovan Murray, GM, Intermodal Trade Development; Evan Bruning, Intern, U.S. Commerce Department; Karla Gonzalez, Panama Deputy Chief of Mission; Aisha Jones, Acting Director, U.S. Commerce Department – Baltimore.
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