The World Trade Center New Orleans announced Paul G. Aucoin, executive director of the Port of South Louisiana, is the recipient of the 2021 C. Alvin Bertel Award that recognizes significant contributions to the Louisiana port and maritime community. Aucoin has served as the port's executive director since 2013. He has also received national recognition for the port’s industrial projects, which includes $23B in capital investments that has led to 3,379 direct jobs. Port district rankings include No. 1 tonnage port in the Western Hemisphere from 2013-18, No. 1 grain exporter, No. 1 Foreign Trade Zone in Merchandise Received and No. 2 energy transfer port. The award will be presented at a June 30 luncheon at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. (Source: NOLA.com 05/09/21)
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