U.S. seaports have contributed greatly to the nation’s economy in the past five years, according to an economic impact study released by Martin Associates, Lancaster, Pa.

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Alexandria, Va., released its “The State of Freight” infrastructure series, which identifies the nearly $4 billion in port and supply chain security needs over the next 10 years.

Check out this week's personnel announcements.

Check out the latest comings and goings of personnel changes impacting the cold food industry.

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Alexandria, Va., asked its U.S. member ports how much they and their private-sector partners plan to spend on port-related freight and passenger infrastructure over the next five years. The answer was a whopping $154.8 billion.

Here's a rundown of personnel changes within the refrigerated and frozen food industry.

Paul Norman was named president of Kellogg North America.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Dallas, names Ward Whitworth as president, following the resignation of CEO Steve Clark.

Chief financial officer for Cargill and president of Weight Watchers resign.