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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, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Connie Awards Luncheon held at the Marriott Newark Liberty Airport Hotel on Monday, December 8th. Mr. Nardi received the Connie Award for his leadership and contributions to the maritime and intermodal sectors…

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…

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…

Maersk Shares Q3 Report Above Forecast, Warns Falling Freight Rates Will Impact Q4

Nov 06, 2025

Shipping group Maersk reported better-than-expected third-quarter results on Thursday but warned falling freight rates were set to cause losses in its ocean container business during the fourth quarter, sending its shares lower.Maersk, considered a barometer of global trade…

Ocean Network Express Releases Financial Results for Q2 FY2025

Nov 04, 2025

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has released its financial results for FY2025 2nd quarter (July 2025 to September 2025).The revenue for FY2025 2nd quarter was $4.455 billion, with net profit of $285 million.'Our FY2025 2Q results underscore ONE’s resilience and stability in a challenging market…

Liebherr USA Appoints New Divisional Director

Oct 31, 2025

Liebherr USA, Co. appoints Simon Schuster as Divisional Director of Mobile and Crawler Cranes effective November 2025. As Divisional Director, Schuster will be responsible for ensuring exceptional support for US mobile and crawler crane customers in regards to new crane sales…

Interferry Introduces Six New Board Directors and New President

Oct 28, 2025

Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. These new director appointments, approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sorrento on October 6…

ABS Group Names David Wechsler as CEO

Oct 27, 2025

ABS has appointed David Wechsler, a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer for ABS Group.Wechsler has a  35-year career in management consulting leadership positions across manufacturing…

Logistics News

ICTSI to Operate Durban Container Terminal Pier 2

ICTSI to Operate Durban Container Terminal Pier 2

Celebrity Edge Makes Maiden Call to Newcastle, Australia

Celebrity Edge Makes Maiden Call to Newcastle, Australia

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Ukraine Says Russian Drone Attack Hit Civilian Vessel

Bulk Carrier on Fire After Russian Attack

Bulk Carrier on Fire After Russian Attack

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