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customers in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest
regions to markets in Asia, Europe, Australia
and South America.
Port leadership is also a willing par-
ticipant in discussions about environmental
initiatives. “We are working with the MPA
to test and measure some of our green
initiatives associated with WWL’s ultimate
vision to reach zero emissions for our
operations on land and sea.”
Fitzgerald continued, “Inspired by our
Castor Green Terminal concept, WWL
is operating two fully electric, “extra
duty,” emission-free shuttle vehicles
at Mid-Atlantic Terminal, and we have
installed GPS-enabled solar panels on the
terminal that produce 25 to 45 percent
more electricity than conventional fixed
solar panels. Other green initiatives
implemented in Baltimore include the use
of stormwater filters on our terminal and
electric forklifts to move cargo.”
(To learn
more about WWL’s environmental efforts,
see the GreenPort section, page 16.)
WWL is always looking toward the
future. “Our ambition is to grow along
with our customers, and ahead of the
market,” Fitzgerald said. The company
has implemented a multidimensional
growth strategy — one focused on mature
markets like the U.S. and Canada, and
another focused on markets with robust
development, such as Brazil and Mexico.
Fitzgerald explained that future growth
will be carefully managed to ensure that
WWL maintains and strengthens its
position as the “best-in-class transporta-
tion and logistics solutions provider to
manufacturers of automobiles and heavy
equipment.”
Before joining the WWL group of
companies, Fitzgerald spent 13 years with
the Crowley Maritime Group. His career in
the maritime industry began in the early
1980s with Lavino Shipping in Philadelphia
and then Strachan Shipping in New York
City.
“It is well positioned as a natural gateway
to and from the Midwest with its two
railroad partnerships and efficient highway
connections.”
~ Ray Fitzgerald