SCI is proud to announce that our Spirit of the Port Award honoree for 2025 will be Andrew Saporito, Executive Director/CEO of South Jersey Ports.
We will celebrate Andy at a luncheon on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at The Sapphire Grand, 1849 Cooper Street, Deptford, New Jersey.
Please call Rebecca Pierson at 215-940-9900 for sponsorship opportunities or to reserve tickets.
Seamen’s Church Institute’s annual Spirit of the Port Award honors an individual who embodies the spirit and humanity of our regional port community.
Andy Saporito came to Philadelphia to join South Jersey Ports after a distinguished 37-year career at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, where he held a variety of management positions, most recently serving as Deputy Director.
Since joining South Jersey Ports, Andy has spearheaded the strategic expansion of the corporation’s capacity to meet evolving supply chain demands. With a keen eye for organizational development, he has cultivated a robust management team, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. Under his guidance, South Jersey Ports is making significant capital improvements, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring smooth operations.
Moreover, Mr. Saporito has been a driving force behind the integration of sustainable practices, ensuring that environmental stewardship remains a core priority in the corporation’s growth trajectory. Through his visionary leadership. South Jersey Ports continues to emerge as a leading player in the realm of maritime logistics and global supply chain.
Mr. Saporito is a member of the Board of Directors of the Maritime Exchange of the Delaware River, the Southern Jersey Development Council, and the American Metals Supply Chain Institute. He is also a member and past president of the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey.