CTA's CEO Receives 2022 Freedom of the Seas Awards

 

CTA's CEO Eric Sauer accepted the 2022 Freedom of the Seas Commerce and Communications Award, during a ceremony at he National Museum of the Surface Navy Museaum located aboard the historic Battleship USS Iowa on Saturday, October 22,2022.

 

The Commerce and Communicatiosn Award recognizes leaders in commercial shipping and communications that embody a core principle of the American Surface Navy in utilizing the ocean for the benefit of the free world.

Eric accepted the award which recognizes our association’s instrumental role in the movement of cargo, specifically on the front line of the goods-movement industry over the past couple of years. CTA’s ongoing efforts to boost the economy, provide safe roads, protect the environment, and lower emissions have ensured the safe and responsible movement of goods through the challenging times throughout and following the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

“As situations across the globe continue to emerge, change and get increasingly complex, the United States Surface Navy’s roles in international relations, free trade, humanitarian assistance, and technological innovation becomes even more important,” explained retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Shatynski, Chairman of the Board of the National Museum of the Surface Navy. “The individuals and organizations that we are recognizing with this year’s Freedom of the Seas Awards, are leaders whose incredible work and accomplishments exemplify the values and mission of our organization and the Surface Navy.”

 

CTA was nominated by long time member and previous Freedom of the Seas honoree, UPS.