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Port of Tyne Appoints Elaine Scott as Director of Innovation

3 hours ago

The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Following her promotion from Innovation Partnerships Manager, Elaine will lead the Port’s sustainable innovation agenda and run the National Maritime Innovation Hub…

Eryn Dinyovszky Named President of Enstructure Mid-Atlantic

Jan 30, 2026

Enstructure, a U.S. terminal and logistics company, has appointed Eryn Dinyovszky as President of Enstructure Mid-Atlantic. In this role, Dinyovszky will oversee operations and commercial activities across Delaware and Pennsylvania, including the development of the new Delaware Container Terminal…

Laura DiBella Designated as Chairman of FMC

Jan 29, 2026

On January 28, 2026, President Donald J. Trump designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.Chairman DiBella was sworn in as a Commissioner on January 6, 2026. She was nominated by President Trump on September 3…

Port of Aberdeen Appoints Sarah Downs as New Board Member

Jan 21, 2026

Port of Aberdeen has appointed Sarah Downs as a Non-Executive Member, effective January 1, 2026, as it consolidates activity across its core sectors and diversifies port business.Sarah has a track record in advisory and non-executive roles,…

Elizabeth B. Simmons of Massachusetts Maritime Academy Reappointed to Seaport Economic Council

Jan 20, 2026

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, announced the reappointment of Elizabeth B…

Julia Fisher-Cormier Selected as Executive Director of Port of South Louisiana

Dec 18, 2025

The Port of South Louisiana (PortSL) announced that Julia Fisher-Cormier has been selected as the next Executive Director following a national search and a unanimous vote by the Board of Commissioners. Fisher‑Cormier returns to the Port after…

IMO Presents Professor Momoko Kitada with Gender Equality Award

Nov 20, 2025

Professor Momoko Kitada, Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training at the World Maritime University (WMU), has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award, following her nomination by Japan…

IMO Secretary-General Visits Panama Maritime Authority

Sep 02, 2025

Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), carried out an official visit to the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) as part of his first mission to the country since taking office in January 2024.He was welcomed by Luis Roquebert…

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