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Barbara Scheel Agersnap Steps Down as Copenhagen Malmö Port CEO

Dec 19, 2025

After more than eight years in the position as CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), Barbara Scheel Agersnap is stepping down.Barbara Scheel Agersnap has led CMP since 2017. During this period, she has been a driving force for developing the company, which operates the ports of Copenhagen and Malmö and is among Scandinavia’s largest port operators.“Barbara has left a very significant mark on CMP. Under her leadership…

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…

PhilaPort CEO Jeff Theobald Announces Retirement

Dec 17, 2025

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Jeff Theobald, marking the conclusion of a transformative era for the Port of Philadelphia. Mr. Theobald will officially retire on June 30…

Erik Lyrvall Appointed to Cavotec’s Group Management

Dec 17, 2025

Cavotec has appointed Erik Lyrvall, Head of Strategy and M&A, as a member of Cavotec’s Group Management. Erik joined Cavotec in autumn 2024 when he took up the position of Head of Strategy.In his role, Erik is responsible for driving the group’s strategic direction…

François Michel Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the GTT Group

Dec 15, 2025

The GTT Group announced the appointment of François Michel as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026, thereby restoring a dissociated governance structure.This decision was taken unanimously by the Board of Directors of the Group at its meeting held on December 13…

California Ports Elect Dr. Noel Hacegaba as New President

Dec 12, 2025

The California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) announced that Dr. Noel Hacegaba, incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, was elected to serve as President of the organization. Kristin Decas, CEO and Port Director of the Port of Hueneme…

Awards Presented to Containerization and Intermodal Institute Leadership

Dec 11, 2025

The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) announced that John Nardi, President of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey, received the Connie Award, and Steven Rothberg, Founding Partner of Mercator International LLC,…

Kent Ebbing Joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director

Dec 11, 2025

Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director, following a 27-year tenure as General Manager…

Crowley Appoints Megan Davidson as Chief Operating Officer, Succeeding Ray Fitzgerald

Dec 10, 2025

Crowley announced that Chief Operating Officer Ray Fitzgerald will be succeeded by Megan Davidson, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The planned succession is designed to seamlessly advance operational excellence and the company's growth trajectory.Fitzgerald has served as COO for more than five years…

Lockton Appoints Jake Byrne to Leadership Role within U.S. Marine Practice

Dec 09, 2025

Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage, has announced the appointment of Jake Byrne as U.S. Marine Risks & Liability Practice Leader. Since joining Lockton in 2020, Byrne has served in a dual role for Lockton’s Global Marine Practice and as a representative of Lockton P…

Dan-Bunkering US Appoints Christian Vandvig Finnerup as Managing Director

Nov 25, 2025

Dan-Bunkering has announced the appointment of Christian Vandvig Finnerup as Managing Director for Dan-Bunkering USA, effective November 1, 2025.Christian Vandvig Finnerup transitions to the U.S. from Singapore, where he served as Commercial Director at Dan-Bunkering APAC…

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…

AD Ports Group Appoints Jochen Thewes as CEO of Logistics Cluster

Nov 13, 2025

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry, announced the appointment of seasoned logistics executive Jochen Thewes as the CEO of the Group’s Logistics Cluster.The appointment, which takes effect December 1, 2025…

Rolf Thore Roppestad Appointed Group Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs

Nov 12, 2025

At the Annual General Meeting of the International Group of P&I Clubs in London on November 11, 2025, Rolf Thore Roppestad was appointed as the new Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs.Roppestad succeeds Andrew Cutler, who has served since November 2022…

Stolt-Nielsen Limited Executive Management Update

Nov 07, 2025

Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced that Jens F. Grüner-Hegge, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has decided to retire from his executive position in the second half of 2026. Alex Ng, current Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy…

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Barbara Scheel Agersnap Steps Down as Copenhagen Malmö Port CEO

Barbara Scheel Agersnap Steps Down as Copenhagen Malmö Port CEO

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