Kenworthy Named NCSPA Director of Bulk and Breakbulk

February 19, 2015

Wilmington, N.C. – The North Carolina State Ports Authority is excited to announce the promotion of Lance Kenworthy to the position of Director, Bulk and Breakbulk. Kenworthy, who has been with the Authority for nine years, is well known and respected in the global logistics community.

“Lance has been instrumental in bringing major projects to our ports in recent years,” Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Cozza said. “The Tappan Zee Bridge Project as well as the recruitment of Enviva just to name a few.”

Kenworthy will be accountable for the development and implementation of key strategies designed to increase bulk and breakbulk cargo volumes and revenues through the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City. He will also supervise and direct the activities of Account Executives, as they support cargo growth implementation strategies.

“I’m excited to grow into this new role with the North Carolina State Ports Authority,” said Kenworthy. “We have two outstanding ports with a long-standing tradition of excellent service and proven capabilities in serving the bulk and breakbulk shipping community. We plan to continue to improve upon this tradition.”

Kenworthy has a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He also has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina.

About North Carolina Ports

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 subsidy. Port activities contribute statewide to 76,000 jobs and $700 million each year in state and local tax revenues.