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RightShip Appoints Psaltaki Chief Product Officer

Jul 06, 2026

Maria Psaltaki joined RightShip as its Chief Product Officer, replacing Marlon Grech who decided to conclude his tenure following four years of leading the evolution of RightShip's product and technology capabilities. Grech joined RightShip through the acquisition of Thynk Software in 2022…

Svanehoj Appoints Larsen President

Jun 23, 2026

Morten Christian Larsen will succeed Søren Kringelholt Nielsen as President of Svanehoj.  Svanehoj, a specialist in marine pumps and safety equipment for liquefied gases, will have a new President as of July 1, 2026. After seven successful years as President…

Schipper Takes the Helm of Netherlands Coast Guard

Jun 18, 2026

The Netherlands Coast Guard has appointed Klaasjan Schipper as its new director, succeeding Nicole Kuipers, who led the organization since 2022.Schipper officially assumed the role on June 17 during a handover ceremony in Den Helder, becoming the tenth director in the Coast Guard's history…

Future Workforce: Maritime and Supply Chain Graduate Finley Navigates Success

Jun 04, 2026

As Old Dominion University’s inaugural Maritime Student of the Year, senior Finley Stoops is poised to make waves in the blue economy.The Virginia Beach resident graduates this month with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with…

Eisenheim Takes the Helm at Shipbuilder Neptun Werft

Jun 03, 2026

A leadership transition is underway at Neptun Werft, and Leif Eisenheim will become Managing Director and CEO of the Rostock-Warnemünde shipbuilding company, part of the Meyer Werft Group, effective December 1, 2026, or earlier if possible.Eisenheim succeeds Stephan Happe…

Copenhagen Malmö Port Names Kristian Durhuus as New CEO

May 29, 2026

Kristian Durhuus will assume the position of CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) on June 1, 2026.Kristian Durhuus brings a strong leadership and commercial background, most recently serving as CEO of Molslinjen A/S and Øresundslinjen AB, as well as COO at Copenhagen Airports A/S…

Brent Moore Promoted to HDR Waterfront Infrastructure Director

May 28, 2026

Brent Moore, P.E., M.ASCE, has been named HDR’s waterfront infrastructure director, leading the firm’s delivery of technical services on port and waterfront infrastructure across North America.  HDR’s waterfront infrastructure practice supports multiple markets whose work interfaces with marine…

Knowles tapped by Cool Carriers as New Zealand Rep

May 27, 2026

Cool Carriers, the world's largest operator of specialized reefer vessels, announces the appointment of Mike Knowles as its Regional Representative in Tauranga, New Zealand. Knowles brings  38 years of experience at Zespri International, the world's largest kiwifruit marketer…

Wittlin Named CEO of GLO Marine

Apr 28, 2026

GLO Marine appointed Thomas Wittlin as Chief Executive Officer, effective Q2 2026, signaling the start of a structured growth phase in which the company will evolve from a retrofit-led contractor into a production-enabled marine engineering and integration business…

CMA CGM Acquires Fattal Group

Apr 14, 2026

The CMA CGM Group and the shareholders of the Fattal Group have reached an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the Fattal Group by CMA CGM and its subsidiaries. The completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2026…

NYK Bulkship Partners Sets Sail

Apr 01, 2026

A new integrated structure that combines maritime transport, ship owning, and ship management.With the aim of further strengthening the competitiveness of the NYK Group’s dry bulk business, NYK Bulkship Partners Co., Ltd. (NBSP) was established on April 1…

Built on the Rivers: Aimee Andres and the Expanding Role of America’s Inland Ports

Mar 13, 2026

For Aimee Andres, the nation’s inland rivers are not an abstract transportation network or a policy talking point. They are personal. Growing up, she spent her formative years around ports, terminals and railroads, watching firsthand how freight…

ZIM Navigates Cooling Container Markets, Hapag-Lloyd Deal Looms

Mar 09, 2026

The container shipping sector continued its gradual normalization in 2025, and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services’ latest financial results offer a clear snapshot of the industry’s transition away from the extraordinary profits generated during the pandemic-era freight surge…

Norwegian Cruise Line Projects Weak Profits

Mar 02, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings forecast annual profit below Wall Street expectations, as demand for its higher‑priced voyages softened amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions.Shares of Norwegian fell about 7% in premarket trading…

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