# Understanding New Supply Chain Career Opportunities with Bethann Rooney, Port Director at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Published 2023-04-18 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> Beth Ann Rooney, Port Director of the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, recently joined Cargomatic’s People on the Move podcast to speak about her journey in the transportation industry and her insights on women in leadership roles within the supply chain. She emphasized finding mentors, taking risks and stepping out of one’s comfort zone,…

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[Beth Ann Rooney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-rooney-9486a49/), Port Director of the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, recently joined Cargomatic’s [People on the Move](https://cargomatic.com/) podcast to speak about her journey in the transportation industry and her insights on women in [leadership](https://marketscale.com/industries/business-services/creating-your-unique-platform-for-success/) roles within the supply chain. She emphasized finding mentors, taking risks and stepping out of one’s comfort zone, and stepping outside of the box to gain exposure to different aspects of the industry. She also discussed collaboration and breaking down silos in the supply chain to create transparency and make improvements for everyone’s benefit.

For every People on the Move podcast, head to the [Cargomatic website](https://cargomatic.com/) today.

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