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ABS, HD KSOE Collaborate for Digital Shipbuilding, Vessel Intelligence

May 08, 2026

ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on digital technologies to strengthen safety and performance in shipbuilding.The agreement establishes a framework for the organizations to collaborate on Digital Threads, secure and integrated flows of data, across the entire vessel value chain. Areas of focus will include digital engineering…

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…

Express Global Expands Asia Presence with New Singapore Office

May 06, 2026

Express Global announces the opening of its new office in Singapore, marking a step forward in the continued expansion of the Cosulich Logistics brand across the Asia Pacific region.The new branch strengthens Express Global’s presence in one of the world’s most strategic logistics hubs…

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…

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…

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren Steps Down as CEO, Rob Smeets Takes on Role

Apr 15, 2026

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is at the start of a new strategic phase, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and sustainable value creation, and discussions about a change in leadership have been underway. In that context, it was decided that it is appropriate for this phase to be led by a new CEO…

SeaPort Manatee’s John D. Glass Jr. Promoted to Director of Engineering and Construction

Apr 09, 2026

As SeaPort Manatee’s new director of engineering and construction, John D. Glass Jr., P.E., is leading strategic advancement of infrastructure enhancements at the dynamic trade hub of Southwest and Central Florida.Glass, who joined SeaPort Manatee’s…

Corrina Ott Named Vice President of the Greater Houston Port Bureau

Apr 07, 2026

The Greater Houston Port Bureau Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Corrina Ott to Vice President. Ott joined the Port Bureau in April 2025 and has been responsible for managing the Port Bureau’s Efficiency and Dredging Committee’s…

Swire Shipping Opens New Branch Office in Malaysia

Apr 06, 2026

Swire Shipping announced an expansion of its regional footprint with the establishment of a new branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This milestone underscores the company’s continued investment in Southeast Asia and its commitment to strengthening…

MariApps Marine Solutions Acquires of EffiaSoft Private Limited

Apr 06, 2026

MariApps Marine Solutions, a global leader in maritime digital solutions and a member of the Schulte Group, has announced it has acquired 100% ownership of Hyderabad-based software company, EffiaSoft Private Limited.This acquisition marks a…

Independent Port Consultants Announces New Hires

Mar 20, 2026

Independent Port Consultants (IPC) has strengthened its advisory capabilities with the addition of a senior port technology specialist in Dubai and an ESG expert, as demand grows for digitalization and sustainability support across the ports sector…

Congressman Mike Ezell Receives AAPA’s 2026 Port Person of the Year Award

Mar 06, 2026

At this year’s annual Legislative Summit, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) proudly named U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) as the 2026 Port Person of the Year for his commitment to the seaport and maritime industry. AAPA…

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