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Port Houston Hires Buckles as Chief Business Equity Officer

Nov 23, 2021

Maxine Buckles has been named Port Houston’s first-ever Chief Business Equity Officer reporting directly to Executive Director Roger Guenther. Buckles is responsible for implementing and administering diversity, equity, and training programs…

Eagle Bulk Names Tsoutsoplides Chief Strategy Officer

Nov 18, 2021

U.S.-based dry bulk shipping company Eagle Bulk Shipping on Thursday announced ithas appointed Costa Tsoutsoplides to the newly created chief strategy officer position. In this role, Tsoutsoplides will have broad responsibilities in developing…

Rear Admiral Hann Confirmed to NOAA Leadership Post

Nov 17, 2021

The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday evening President Biden’s nomination of NOAA Rear Admiral Nancy Hann to lead the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s eight uniformed services…

CULines makes inaugral call at DP World's Jebel Ali Port

Nov 16, 2021

DP World's Jebel Ali Port received China United Lines Ltd. (CULines) first vessel to call Middle East by welcoming MV CUL HUIZHOU. Arriving from Qingdao in China, the vessel reached the port in the UAE on 27 October 2021.The vessel and its crew…

The Impact of Digitalization in the Shipping Sector

Nov 16, 2021

Tuesday, November 30 • 3 p.m. CET Join us to learn the results of our recently concluded global research project on the impact of digitalization on the shipping sector.Gain key insights from our panel to help you better understand important…

Biden Names Landrieu to Oversee Infrastructure Plan

Nov 15, 2021

President Joe Biden named former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to oversee implementation of the $1 trillion infrastructure plan, the White House said on Sunday.Landrieu, also a Democratic former Louisiana lieutenant governor, led New Orleans from 2010 to 2018…

Industry Veteran Ullman to Retire; Lewenhaupt tapped for CEO spot at Concordia Maritime

Nov 15, 2021

Erik Lewenhaupt will take over as CEO of Concordia Maritime on January 1, 2022, succeeding Kim Ullman, who informed the Board his wish to step down as CEO and retire.Lewenhaupt has a long track record in tanker shipping. He started his tanker career at Nordström & Thulin in 1996…

IMO Creates International Day for Women in Maritime

Nov 12, 2021

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, meeting from November 8-12, established an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on May 18 every year.Once adopted by the IMO Assembly in December 2021, the observance will celebrate women in the industry…

In the Shipyard: Austal USA Opens Ship Repair Business in Mobile

Nov 12, 2021

Known best for its construction of U.S. Navy warships, Austal USA in September 2020 acquired waterfront property along the Mobile River and established a commercial ship repair facility. Mike Bell, Austal’s VP Operations and Harley Combs, Director…

Interview: Five Minutes with Susan Ludwig, President, Coast Guard Foundation

Nov 12, 2021

COVID has presented numerous challenges, particularly to the members of the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Foundation has stood strong throughout to assist, as Susan Ludwig discussed with Maritime Reporter TV.Susan, when COVID effectively shut down the world in 2020…

AST Appoints Peters as Group Managing Director

Nov 11, 2021

Applied Satellite Technology Ltd. (AST) appointed Andrew Peters as Group Managing Director.“Andrew’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for AST, his experience in the technology sector and knowledge of our industry and markets will spearhead our Group in the next stage of our growth…

TT Club Taps Blunsum as Chief Technology Officer

Nov 10, 2021

Freight and logistics insurer TT Club said it has appointed Kevin Blunsum as its first Chief Technology Officer.Blunsum is a highly experienced and well-respected member of the London-market insurance community. Over his 30-year career he has…

TOTE Group Announces Leadership Changes

Nov 10, 2021

The TOTE Group announced it is expanding its leadership team. Mike Noone, President of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC is being promoted to a new role as the company’s chief operating officer for TOTE Group. Kevin D. Kendrick will be named the…

SAAM Reports 40% Jump in Revenue

Nov 08, 2021

SAAM, a provider of port, towage and logistics services in 14 countries in the Americas, reported net income of $55.5 million for the nine months ended September 2021, up 40% from the January-September period in 2020. EBITDA reached $202.3 million and sales totaled $548…

National Waterways Foundation Elects New Chairman, Trustees and Officers

Nov 04, 2021

At its Board of Trustees meeting held November 2 in St. Louis, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) elected Matt Woodruff, Vice President of Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation, as Chairman for a term expiring in 2023. He succeeds consultant Rick Calhoun as Chairman (2020-2021)…

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