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Medov Group Acquires Programma Mare

Oct 09, 2025

Medov Group acquired a majority stake in Programma Mare S.r.l., a historic La Spezia-based company that has modernized traditional packaging methods for the storage and international shipment of yachts.The announcement was made by Giulio Schenone…

Svanehoj Acquires KOHO Kompressorsysteme

Oct 02, 2025

Svanehoj, an ITT company, acquired Germany-based Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO), a family-owned company specializing in high-quality compressors for a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding. The acquisition closed on October 1…

UHL MD Bonnesen to Step Down

Sep 29, 2025

United Heavy Lift (UHL) said that Managing Director Lars Bonnesen has sold his shares in United Heavy Lift to the United Shipping Group and will step down from his role as of December 31, 2025. In a related development, Christian Monsted has…

Melvin Resigns as President of South Carolina Ports Authority

Aug 21, 2025

After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities.Melvin joined SC Ports in 1998, serving in a variety of roles and leading…

Murphy Tapped To Chair Tidal Energy Company Board

Aug 18, 2025

Inyanga Marine Energy Group announced that Martin Murphy has been appointed as Chair of the Board.Following 12 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Martin has forged a career as an experienced CEO and Chartered Engineer. Martin has a strong leadership…

Noatum Maritime Expands, Opens Shanghai Office

Jul 29, 2025

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, opened its first office in Shanghai dedicated to its agency and maritime services arm – Noatum Maritime Services. The new office contributes to the Group’s international…

Bergink Tapped to Head Alfa Laval Marine Division

Jul 22, 2025

Alfa Laval announced that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective September 1, 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo…

All in the Family: The SunStone Maritime Group CEO Torch Passes to Carsten Lund

Jun 25, 2025

cut685bdfb8b3c6622a5fe1f2da_Lund Family1SunStone Maritime Group A/S takes next step in previously announced leadership transition.After 35 years as Chief Executive Officer, founder Niels-Erik Lund is retiring as CEO on June 30, 2025. Niels-Erik…

TOTE Promotes Hofeling, Crawford

Jun 20, 2025

TOTE Group announced the expansion of its leadership team. Alex Hofeling, currently President of TOTE Maritime Alaska, is being promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With this transition, Bill Crawford, who served as Vice President of Commercial…

Bulls Joins TVO's Global Business Development Team

May 04, 2025

Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO), a developer of solutions for the offshore industry, expanded its global business development team with the addition of Barry Bulls as the new Business Development Lead for the US team.“Our track record for…

ESL Joins World Shipping Council

Apr 25, 2025

World Shipping Council (WSC) welcomed Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as a new member of the Council. WSC represents over 90% of global liner shipping capacity, working with policymakers and stakeholder groups to shape the future growth of a socially responsible…

AD Ports Group Releases 2024 Annual Report

Apr 02, 2025

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, transport, industry, and logistics, issued its 2024 Annual Report, which chronicled a year of revenue and profit growth, as the Group consolidated two major acquisitions and drove forward its profit-enhancing international expansion…

Captain McCue Takes the Helm of Four Seasons Yachts Inaugural Vessel

Mar 18, 2025

Four Seasons Yachts reports the appointment of Kate McCue as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, the first ultra-luxury yacht in the highly anticipated fleet. A graduate of the California Maritime Academy, Captain Kate brings nearly three decades of maritime expertise…

Annual ACBL Golf Tournament Donates to Childhood Cancer Efforts

Mar 17, 2025

Each year, ACBL Team Members and industry partners come together for the Doc Sneed Memorial Golf Tournament, an event that honors the late Darrell “Doc” Sneed and supports the fight against childhood cancer. Doc Sneed, an ACBL Team Member for 30 years…

Young Joings NAWE as VP, Government Affairs

Mar 13, 2025

The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) said that John Young has joined the association as the new vice president of government affairs.Young brings to NAWE more than 20 years of experience in Washington, D.C., primarily focused on supply chain…

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