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Executive Moves: CPA and BIFA

Connecticut Port Authority hires business development and special projects manager; British International Freight Association brings on an additional trainer.

   The Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) has hired Andrew Lavigne as manager of business development and special projects.
   While serving as a consultant to the authority, Lavigne coordinated the development of Connecticut’s five-year maritime strategy, which was recently published by the CPA and delivered to the governor and Legislature.
   Lavigne previously worked for a Washington, D.C.-based think tank and focused on transportation, infrastructure and national security issues.

   The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training team with the appointment of Claire Capaccioli as trainer for freight and customs procedures. 
   Capaccioli has 27 years of industry experience. She began her career at Kintetsu World Express. She spent 20 years at Yusen Logistics.

Kim Link Wills

Senior Editor Kim Link-Wills has written about everything from agriculture as a reporter for Illinois Agri-News to zoology as editor of the Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine. Her work has garnered awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Magazine Association of the Southeast. Prior to serving as managing editor of American Shipper, Kim spent more than four years with XPO Logistics.