OREANDA-NEWS. March 13, 2012. Capt. Wei Jiafu, the Chairman of COSCO Group, Capt. Wei and COSCO delegation participated in the "Massport-COSCO Luncheon Speaking Event" as invited, which is hosted by the Massachusetts state government, the Massachusetts Port Authority (MASSPORT), the International Longshoremen Union (ILA) and the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT), reported the press-centre of COSCO.
 
On the Luncheon, Mr. David S. Mackey, the acting CEO of Massport makes a speech. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation for more than 35,000 jobs created since COSCO's first call at the Boston Port. And Mr. Mackey released his expects and wishes, and invited COSCO continue to promote the cooperation.

Then, Mr. William McNamara, vice president of International Longshoremen Association (ILA), the association of U.S. East Coast port workers, presented a plaque of "Best Friend of American Worker" for Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, to appreciate Premier Wen made a special trip to Boston Harbor Conley terminal to visit the local workers on Dec. 2003, and Premier's supports for COSCO development in Boston. Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., Mr. Zhang Yesui, on behalf of the Primier, accepted the plaque. Ambassador Zhang also delivered a brief speech, said the cooperation between COSCO and Massport is a microcosm of the Sino-US relationships. China and the United States should continue to strengthen cooperation in all aspects and to realize win-win.

Subsequently, Mr. Rick Bridges, President of the Board of the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT), presented to Capt. Wei "International Business Leader Award", with recognition of COSCO's contribution to the economy of the six states in the New England region of the northeastern United States.

Capt. Wei, chairman of COSCO Group published a warm speech, reviewed the history of the story. He pointed out that, after COSCO called at the Port, the import volume of the Port from Asia has increased by more than 20 times. He promised COSCO will continue to make efforts to promote the economy and trade relationship, and the economic growth of New England.