William Scriber, Port of Oswego Authority executive director and CEO, was included in the just-published 2024 Transportation Power 100 featured in City & State New York magazine.
Scriber, who ranked at 43 on the list with Port of Albany-Rensselaer executive director, Richard Hendrick, was recognized among the “movers and shakers who are keeping New Yorkers in motion.” In 2023, Scriber was recognized in the publication’s Economic Development Power 100.
“I am honored to have been recognized by City & State magazine as a member of New York State’s Transportation Power 100 for 2024,” Scriber said. “I have dedicated myself to elevating the Port of Oswego to a position of prominence among the Great Lakes and New York’s transportation industry. I’ve worked cooperatively with Gov. Hochul’s office and the Department of Transportation to gain support for projects that both enhance our capabilities and solidify our position as a leading Great Lakes port.”
The entire Transportation Power 100 list can be seen at: cityandstateny.com
“Bill Scriber and the Port of Oswego have been a welcome partner for economic development in Oswego County and Central New York,” said Austin Wheelock, executive director Operation Oswego County. “Through his leadership, the port has invested millions in improvements that have substantially increased commerce for both local industry and agriculture producers. We have also collaborated with Bill and the port on several marketing initiatives promoting Oswego County nationally and internationally. Congratulations to him on this recognition.”
“Our performance in 2023 continued building on the momentum of our past half-decade of progress,” Scriber said. “In December, we had an intake of more than 74,000 tons of aluminum (more than 100,000 aluminum ingots) which is a 243% increase during the same time since 2018.
“The publication cites our $4.6 million in grants to upgrade our rail service at our Fitzgibbons Intermodal Terminal as one of the factors for this ranking. Construction of a fifth storage track will make the port the largest operating rail yard in Oswego County. As part of that upgrade — and in sync with Gov. Hochul’s green initiatives — we’re now requesting bids on a carbon neutral, environmentally friendly electric rail car mover.
“Another milestone contributing to this ranking was state support of our $15 million grain export center and our state-of-the art testing lab. Our lab is the only one of its kind among our sister Great Lakes ports. The lab, which tests each load of grain delivered to the port, is operated through collaboration with SUNY Oswego who staffs the lab with paid student interns. We appreciate their assistance and support, while the students gain valuable experience in the field.”
The port was also recognized in 2023 by a U.S./Canadian research study showing that the Port of Oswego Authority makes a $513 million impact on the local and regional economy and supported 2, 229 jobs by its maritime activity. During this time, the port generated $201.2 million in wages, salaries and local consumption expenditures for the regional economy.
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