Tradepoint Atlantic Railroad names new Terminal Manager
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
Tradepoint Atlantic, a 3,100-acre multimodal industrial site in Baltimore, Md., that features a unique combination of access to deepwater berths, railroads and highways, announced on Feb. 4, 2016 that Paul Thomas has been named Terminal Manager for its railroad. In this role, Thomas will be responsible for developing an operating and capital investment strategy for Tradepoint Atlantic’s short line railroad.
Thomas has over a decade of experience in sales, analytics, and operations within the transportation industry. Most recently, he worked as Manager of Business Development International Sales & Ports for CSX. Previously, he served in a variety of other applicable roles at CSX, including trainmaster, where he received a Service Star Award for excellent customer service while operating the Fulton Yard location in Richmond, Va. He brings to this new role extensive managerial skills and transportation industry knowledge.
Commenting on Thomas, Michael Moore, CEO of Tradepoint Atlantic, said, “As Tradepoint Atlantic continues its growth plan toward becoming one of North America’s leading global transportation and logistics hubs, Paul Thomas brings top-shelf experience and knowledge of ports and world markets, and we welcome his critical leadership skills in developing our short line railroad.”
“I’m looking forward to leading our short line railroad strategy as Tradepoint Atlantic leverages its unique assets in becoming a leading global terminal within Baltimore’s port,” said Thomas. “It’s a very exciting time to play a role in the redevelopment of a site with such vast potential.”
