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Vice Admiral Bob Sharp Appointed as Windward Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer

2 hours ago

Windward, thealeader in mission-grade Maritime AI, announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Sharp, retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer (CMIO). Sharp brings decades of experience at the highest levels of the U.S. defense and intelligence establishment, and will work directly with Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder, to shape Windward's intelligence strategy and deepen its engagement with defense…

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…

Kai Schulte-Schrepping Appointed as Head of Liability Global Risk at HDI Global

May 27, 2026

Effective July 1, Kai Schulte-Schrepping has been appointed as the new Head of Liability Global Risk at Corporate & Specialty Insurer HDI Global. Schulte-Schrepping succeeds Daniel Maurer, who has decided to gradually step out of his current…

Jon Oakey, Retired Port of Aberdeen CFO, Wins Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

May 22, 2026

Recently retired Port of Aberdeen Chief Financial Officer Jon Oakey was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the second Finance & Accountancy Business (FAB) Awards. Held at Union Kirk, Aberdeen on May 21, 2026, the FAB Awards celebrate…

Amy Rister Announced as Director of State Government Relations at Port Houston

May 19, 2026

Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, has announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations.In her role, Rister will lead Port Houston’s state government relations…

Anglo-Eastern Furthers Greek Presence with Strengthened Leadership Commitment

May 19, 2026

Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, has strengthened its presence in Greece.This commitment is reflected in closer engagement between Anglo‑Eastern’s global leadership and its team serving the Greek market…

The Updated Maritime Labour Convention Highlights the Role of Women at Sea

May 18, 2026

As the maritime industry faces rising pressures, from workforce shortages to evolving safety expectations and the drive for long‑term sustainability, diversity has become an essential pillar of progress. This is especially true in the ongoing…

Sara Fuentes Named as President of Transportation Institute

May 06, 2026

The Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies, announced the appointment of Sara Fuentes as President of the organization. Fuentes previously served as the organization’s Vice President for Government…

Former MARAD Deputy Administrator Sang Yi Appointed AAPA President, CEO

May 04, 2026

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Sang Yi as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 4.Most recently, Yi served as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD)…

Paulo Ruy Tung Appointed as Senior VP Commercial at Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America

Apr 28, 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) Latin America has announced the appointment of Paulo Ruy Tung Pedroso as its new Senior Vice President Commercial for the region, effective June 1, 2026.The Paulo Ruy Tung Pedroso holds a Bachelor’s degree in…

Regal Renord Corporation Names Aamir Paul as New CEO

Apr 27, 2026

Regal Rexnord Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Aamir Paul to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commencing no later than July 1, 2026, upon the conclusion of his responsibilities with his current employer…

Irish Maritime Honor Bestowed on Port of Albany Chief Commerce Officer Megan Daly

Apr 22, 2026

Last week, Port of Albany Chief Commerce Officer Megan Elizabeth Daly was honored at the IrishEcho Irish Maritime Excellence Awards 2026 that recognized outstanding Irish Americans and dynamic companies or agencies whose leadership, innovation…

ZIM CEO Glickman Announces Departure

Apr 15, 2026

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced that Mr. Eli Glickman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, informed the Board of Directors of his decision to depart from the Company. Mr.Glickman will continue to serve as…

Jennifer Heiton Appointed to Chief Financial Officer at Port of Aberdeen

Apr 15, 2026

Port of Aberdeen has appointed Jennifer Heiton as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026. She joins from Trojan Energy Limited, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider, where she has served as CFO since 2023.Jennifer brings…

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