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Honoring Our 2026 Award Recipients
Annual Dinner 2026
Celebrating excellence and leadership in the transportation and logistics industry
Company of the Year
Matthew J. Cox
Chairman and CEO
Matson, Inc.
We are immensely proud to name Matson, Inc. as our Company of the Year. With a 143-year history, Matson stands as a beacon of reliability in ocean transportation, connecting vital economies across the Pacific. Notably, Matson is also committed to strengthening American shipbuilding, with new, state-of-the-art vessels, including their Aloha Class containerships, being constructed right here on the U.S. East Coast at the Philly Shipyard. We're honored to have Matthew J. Cox, Matson's Chairman and CEO, as a featured speaker. His leadership has shaped the company's trajectory and influence in the global supply chain.
Person of the Year
Sam Farruggio
Owner
Farruggio's Express
We will also be recognizing Sam Farruggio, Owner of Farruggio's Express, Inc., as our well-deserved Person of the Year. Celebrating 105 years in business in 2025, Farruggio's Express embodies a legacy of dedication to safety and customer value. Sam, representing the third generation of leadership, will also be a featured speaker, sharing his valuable insights.
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117+ Years of Tradition
Honoring Industry Leaders Who Shape Our Future
The Traffic Club of Philadelphia has held its Annual Dinner for more than 117 years, making it one of the region's longest-running professional celebrations.
Each year, we honor individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the transportation and logistics industry. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration.
🏆 2025 & 2024 Honorees
Lori Leonard
CEO, Habitat for Humanity
Person of the Year
Conrail
Leading Freight Railroad
Company of the Year
Dariusz Mroczek
IKEA
Person of the Year
PBF Energy
Energy & Logistics Leader
Company of the Year
📜 Historical Honorees
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