Sara Fuentes Named as President of Transportation Institute

The Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies, announced the appointment of Sara Fuentes as President of the organization. Fuentes previously served as the organization’s Vice President for Government Affairs and will lead TI’s continued work to advance a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine and a resilient American maritime workforce.

“I am honored by the confidence of the board and grateful for Jim Henry’s extraordinary leadership. TI has long been a leading voice for the U.S.-flag maritime industry and the American merchant marine. This industry touches nearly every part of American life,” said Fuentes. “I look forward to working with our members, mariners, labor, and policymakers to meet new challenges and advance policies that keep America strong at home and abroad.”

Current TI Chairman and President, Jim Henry, will continue in his role as Chairman. Since assuming the presidency of TI in 1987 and becoming Chairman in 1990, Henry has played a leading role in virtually every major U.S. maritime policy initiative of the past four decades, including the foundation of the American Maritime Partnership and the creation of the Maritime Security Program. He will continue to chair the National Defense Transportation Association’s Sealift Committee.

Fuentes has played a leading