The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing U.S. marine terminal operators, stevedores, and other waterfront employers. It advocates for policies that support efficient marine cargo operations, port security, worker health and safety, environmental stewardship, international trade, and economic growth.
Transportation and maritime policy, port and cargo operations, labor and workforce issues, maritime security, workplace safety, environmental regulation affecting ports, and trade and supply-chain policy.
Primarily funded by member dues and association membership fees from waterfront employers and related industry participants.
Member companies include privately owned stevedores, marine terminal operators, port authorities, and other maritime industry businesses; prominent leadership includes its board and government affairs staff, such as Carl Bentzel.
501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association
