“Greg brings a wealth of experience to North Carolina Ports,” Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Cozza said. “His knowledge and industry contacts will serve us well as we look to expand our market reach.” Most recently the Vice President Sales, Americas for APM Terminals in Virginia, Fennell’s career has concentrated on container sales and marketing. He was the Global Chief Commercial Officer for APM Terminals in The Hague as well as the Vice President, Sales APM Terminals in Charlotte. “North Carolina Ports are known in the industry for unrivaled customer service and a commitment to getting the job done,” Fennell said. “I am thrilled to be joining the team and look forward to capitalizing on the Ports’ great reputation.” “Greg joining the Ports represents continued strengthening of the senior management team as the organization prepares for the future. I’m pleased that we are able to fill key positions with talented industry veterans,” said Board Authority Vice Chairman Robert Sar. “Couple that with an existing talented management group, North Carolina Ports are well positioned for continued growth.” Fennell joins the Authority in the midst of one of the strongest starts on record. The Ports closed the first quarter with an overall increase of 20 percent in container volumes. The growth is driven by a boost of port calls in the Ports’ Asian service lanes and expanded service offerings in the Latin America trade lane. North Carolina’s Ports in Wilmington and Morehead City, plus inland terminals in Charlotte and in Greensboro, link the state’s consumers, businesses and industry to world markets, and serve as magnets to attract new business and industry while receiving no direct taxpayer