Global multipurpose operator AAL has appointed Michael Morland to the role of General Manager Americas.
Following AAL’s appointment of Marc Schutzbier as its Canadian Commercial Manager at the end of 2017, Morland’s appointment continues to strengthen AAL’s North American expansion strategy and the promotion of the carrier’s growing capacity and portfolio of highly competitive MPV services – comprising tailormade chartering solutions and scheduled semi-liner sailings that offer US customers regular and seamless ‘around-the-world’ connectivity.
Morland brings more than 17 years international experience in the shipping, offshore, and maritime industries. This specifically includes the heavy lift, project cargo and breakbulk market, having previously served in senior executive roles at Global Ocean AS and T.P. Shipping AS where he developed U.S. and U.K. subsidiaries of both companies. Morland was educated at DPH Technical College & BI Norwegian Business School with Shipping & Finance modules from Copenhagen Business School.