Atlantic ports handle 40% of all U.S. waterborne shipping.

Dells David Kennedy works to integrate the finance operations of newly acquired companies.

Dells David Kennedy works to integrate the finance operations of newly acquired companies.

Michelle Scheer of Thomson Reuters, one of the executives on the 2012 30 Under 40 list, talks about the lessons of project management.

Michelle Scheer of Thomson Reuters, one of the executives on the 2012 30 Under 40 list, talks about the lessons of project management.

General Motors Alfred Kibe, one of the executives on the 2012 30 Under 40 List, talks about GM's groundbreaking transaction.

General Motors Alfred Kibe, one of the executives on the 2012 30 Under 40 List, talks about GM's groundbreaking transaction.

Using peer groups to determine executive compensation leads to inflation, a study charges.