Matthew Wypyski, COO, Port of New Orleans
Maritime business veteran Matthew Wypyski has joined the Port of New Orleans government workforce as chief working officer (COO). He involves the place with 32 years as a senior working and normal administration government main port authority workers, marine terminal and stevedore working firms, in addition to liner operations.
“Matthew Wypyski brings invaluable maritime knowledge and experience to the Port of New Orleans global gateway,” stated Brandy D. Christian, president and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. “His strong terminal operation background will be an asset to current operations and to the development of the new $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal.”
Most not too long ago, Wypyski served as deputy government director and chief working officer for the Mississippi State Port Authority in Gulfport. During his 13 years there, he assisted in managing the port’s $600 million HUD-funded growth and enchancment mission, negotiated lease agreements, and managed a proposed dredging mission for the Federal Navigation Channel and turning basin. Before his tenure in Gulfport, Wypyski was government vp of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s New Orleans and Houston marine terminal operations.
He serves on the American Association of Port Authorities Economic Development, Government Relations and Cruise Committee and is a United States Coast Guard: Area Maritime Security and Port Readiness Board Member. Wypyski is a Certified Maritime Port Executive by means of the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives.
Wypyski acquired his grasp of enterprise administration diploma from the University of Southern Mississippi and a bachelor of science enterprise administration/marine transportation/nautical science diploma from SUNY Maritime College.
“I am thrilled to join the Port of New Orleans team during this historic time in international commerce and the global supply chain,” stated Wypyski. “I look forward to contributing to Port NOLA’s future growth and ensuring the successful development of the second container terminal — vital infrastructure that will solidify Louisiana’s position as the premiere international Gulf gateway.”
