New Orleans CityBusiness is proud to profile leaders in the local port and maritime sectors. The special section marks the first in our 2025 series that aims to recognize some of the region’s most influential professionals in their respective industries. Click here to read the publication. The individuals profiled in the following pages comprise an array of firms, organizations and institutions and are united by a commitment to moving New Orleans forward. Whether it is through a lifetime of work, building the local economy or making the industry more trusted, their impact is clear. The ripples of their achievements can be felt not only in New Orleans but stretch across the global maritime industry. Please keep an eye out for our next Power list in March that focuses on new executives.   Editor Lance Traweek can be reached at 293-9254 or [email protected].