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Speedcast Announces Executive Management Changes

Nov 28, 2017

Speedcast International Limited has announced two changes to its executive management team: Keith Johnson will become chief operating officer, and Erwan Emilian will lead the Enterprise & Emerging Markets division. Johnson, currently EVP of Speedcast’s Energy Division…

Interview: Brandy Christian - President & CEO, Port of New Orleans

Nov 27, 2017

Brandy D. Christian serves as the President and CEO of the Port of New Orleans, a public agency that manages more than $60 million in revenues, nearly 300 employees and $200 million in capital projects. Christian is one of 11 female port directors…

Jackson to Direct Global Marketing at KVH

Nov 27, 2017

Elizabeth Jackson has joined KVH Industries, Inc. as chief marketing officer and senior vice president for strategy. Jackson has worked at a variety of companies including Proctor & Gamble, Campbell Soup Company, Summer Infant, and HookLogic…

Allard Castelein Reappointed as CEO of Rotterdam Port

Nov 26, 2017

Allard Castelein is reappointed as Port of Rotterdam Authority CEO. He will be serving a second four-year term as CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority.  Castelein (59) was reappointed by the Municipality of Rotterdam and the Dutch State…

CMA CGM Appoints Rodolphe Saade as Chairman

Nov 24, 2017

Jacques Saadé, founder of the shipping company CMA CGM Group, now the world's third largest container company, has resigned as president. His son Rodolphe Saadé becomes CEO of a group. 'In accordance with the wish of Jacques Saadé and after…

Propeller Club elects RADM Whitehead as International President

Nov 24, 2017

At its 91st annual convention last month, the International Propeller Club of the United States elected and installed its leaders for the coming year and beyond.  Representatives of the Club’s more than 75 chapters from around the world elected Rear Admiral Joel Whitehead…

Page Named CEO of Hutchison Ports Sweden

Nov 22, 2017

Bob Page is the sailing Englishman who loves Sweden. Now he is ready for his final major assignment: To ensure that the container terminal at the Stockholm Norvik Port becomes exactly as good as everyone anticipates. In the 1990s Robert “Bob” Page worked with logistics for Volvo in Gothenburg…

UK Chamber CEO Hails Shipping's Role in Globalisation

Nov 15, 2017

Capitalism, globalisation and international collaboration spread prosperity and growth - and shipping has a vital role to play in this process, Guy Platten, CEO,  UK Chamber of Shipping said in his address to the annual Scottish Shipping Benevolent Association (SSBA) dinner in Glasgow last night…

Former Maersk Boss Named Unifeeder Chairman

Nov 14, 2017

Nils Smedegaard Andersen has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Denmark based feeder and shortsea operator Unifeeder, taking up his first directorship within the logistics and shipping industry after stepping down from his position as Group Chief Executive Officer of A…

Webb Receives SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence

Nov 13, 2017

Rollie Webb, Senior Vice President at Robert Allan Ltd., was presented with the SS Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence by the Lt. Governor of B.C. Judith Guichon on behalf of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in a ceremony held on November 9 in Victoria…

SpotSee Appoints Malone as Marketing Director

Nov 07, 2017

SpotSee, a leader in shock and vibration monitoring through low-cost connectivity and data, and parent to established brands such as ShockWatch, ShockLog and OpsWatch, announced that it has appointed Jill Malone as the company’s marketing director…

Reedy Joins DHT Holdings Board of Directors

Nov 03, 2017

DHT Holdings, Inc. said it has appointed Susan Reedy to its board of directors as a Class I Director with a term expiring at the company's 2020 annual shareholders meeting. In connection with Reedy's appointment, the company's board has increased to six directors…

Fitzgerald Named CEO of Maersk’s Container Unit

Nov 03, 2017

Sean S. Fitzgerald has been named Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Container Industry (MCI), effective January 1, 2018. MCI develops and manufactures refrigerated containers, dry containers and the Star Cool refrigeration machine for the global intermodal industry and is part of A…

Ellis Named Chembulk Tanker CEO

Nov 01, 2017

Chembulk Tankers appointed David Ellis as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Jack Noonan who will retire after 10 years of leading the team at Chembulk Tankers. Effective November 1, 2017, Jack will take on the role of CEO Emeritus…

Maritime Logistics Professional - September/October Edition

Nov 01, 2017

The September/October 2017 edition of Maritime Logistics Professional is now available. This edition includes features on: The Port of New Orleans: Brandy D. Christian is at the helm steering investment and development at one of the…

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