Port NOLA Names Beth Ann Branch President & CEO
. "Her deep understanding of the commercial landscape and her track record of fostering rapid economic growth will ensure that our State remains a critical player in the global supply chain. With Beth at the helm, we’re poised to strengthen our State’s role as the premier trade and commerce gateway to the Nation.”Branch most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at the Alabama Port Authority in Mobile, a position she held since 2021. Before that, she played a key role in business development and international marketing at the Port of Oakland, where her initiatives led to
LOGISTEC Appoints Liborio Fernandes Chief as Commercial Officer
business as we build upon strong customer relationships and partnerships within the global supply chain.”Liborio Fernandes brings over 25 years of experience in the logistics and maritime industry. She has worked in multiple countries and held strategic positions in sales, network operations, e-commerce, strategy, pricing, training, and customer service. In her most recent position as Chief Commercial and Operating Officer for CMA CGM, the third largest container maritime group worldwide, she was in charge of driving the commercial activities across 40 Latin American and Caribbean countries
Chad Cary to Lead NOAA Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
;s environmental and economic security is one of the Biden-Harris Administration’s top priorities and the NOAA Corps, NOAA’s fleet, and the dedicated professionals who operate these critical components of our infrastructure are vital in fulfilling that mission,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Rear Adm. Cary’s leadership will ensure that we can continue to provide essential services to the public — from hurricane forecasts to nautical charts. I congratulate him on his confirmation to serve as the next director of OMAO and the NOAA Corps and thank him
Gernot Ruppelt to Take Over as Ardmore Shipping CEO
, Europe and Asia. Ruppelt holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD and later completed their International Directors Program. He also graduated from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in London, Maersk International Shipping Education (MISE) and was accredited Shipping Merchant by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Ruppelt serves on the board of Anglo Ardmore Ship Management, and he was chairman for INTERTANKO's Commercial Markets Committee from 2018 through 2024.Kelleher has over 25 years of progressive experience in the maritime, finance and industrials sectors. Prior to joining Ardmore in 2022, he
NOAA Promotes Nancy Hann to Deputy Under Secretary
;s degree in aeronautical science and space studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a bachelor’s degree in marine science and biology from the University of San Diego. She has received numerous awards, including the NOAA Corps Meritorious Service Medal and multiple Department of Commerce medals.Rear Adm. Chad Cary has been nominated to succeed Hann as the next director of the NOAA Corps and OMAO, pending U.S. Senate confirmation
Maritime Employers: Working to Find Workers
fit for Washington’s workforce needs.” ESD’s applications were successful and new apprenticeship programs in key industries – including maritime – started in the summer of 2022. CCW has received $23.5 million of Good Jobs Challenge funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce and $5.6 million in DOL Apprenticeship Building America funds. “Each CCW program,” Clemons explained, “is codeveloped with businesses and educators, so each program we build or expand meets the needs of industry and students.”Clemons was asked about scaling up workforce developmen
SECNAV Del Toro Issues 'National Call to Maritime Service'
back to the very founding of our nation—and beyond.”As the 78th Secretary of the Navy, Del Toro leads a department of nearly one million Sailors, Marines, and civilians who provide direct and indirect support to the economic and national security of our Nation, as well as international commerce.“And no matter how you serve, you’ll be part of a team working together toward a shared goal,” said Secretary Del Toro. You’ll learn invaluable skills and gain leadership experience. Collectively, as a Sailor, Marine, or civilian, you will take part in tackling the world&rsquo
Maritime Partners Hires Two In Executive Leadership Roles
from St. Lawrence University, then went on to complete his law degree at Cornell Law School in 2001, with a specialization in International Legal Affairs. He is the chair of the Financing Committee of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, and a director of the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce and New York Maritime, lnc.“We are thrilled to have these two experts, both highly respected in their fields, come aboard as our business continues to grow,” said Bick Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Maritime Partners.
Bristol Harbor Group Hires Kyle Pagan
their potential effects on ship models utilized in towing tank testing.Prior to working at BHGI, Pagan worked as a naval architect at Birdon US in Elmwood, La. He was a member of the 500 SWBS group responsible for designing auxiliary systems for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Waterways Commerce cutter program. Pagan also interned at LLOG Exploration Company in Covington, La., and assisted project managers with engineering calculations, subsea integrity management programs, and regulatory requirements for several deep-water oil and gas production systems. This experience provided him with
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
increasing cargo, cruise and energy volumes, and has worked closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other state and federal agencies to move the port forward with innovative programs.He currently serves as a member of the South Florida District Export Council for the U.S. Department of Commerce and is president of the Florida Ocean Alliance.A native of Little Falls, NJ, Wiltshire graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1976. He received a master's degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in 1982.
Fowler Appointed to Lead Crowley Shipping
roles, Fowler also serves on the board of the American Waterways Operators.Fowler earned his Master of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Alabama
Johnson Joins Birdon as Ship Design Director
Spencer Johnson has joined Birdon as the ship design director building on his extensive career in shipbuilding, naval architecture and engineering. Johnson will lead Birdon’s engineering and integrated product teams to deliver 27 vessels to the U.S. Coast Guard for the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program.“Spencer’s background leading large ship design and construction projects make him a great fit for Birdon’s team,” said Birdon president, Rob Scott. “Spencer’s extensive leadership and engineering experience will help Birdon grow its ship design team of
Birdon Adds Two to its US Board
an assignment as Commanding Officer of a forward deployed nuclear attack submarine. Over the past 17 years, he led Irving Shipbuilding as President and held executive positions at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard in San Diego. Mooney has also served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Advisors of Workshops for Warriors, a non-profit organization providing manufacturing skills training to transitioning members of the Armed Forces.“Birdon is a growing company performing innovative work to equip America’s military with the maritime solutions they need
Udo Lange Named CEO of Stolt-Nielsen Limited
held several other senior roles at FedEx since joining in 2015.Lange currently serves as a member of the White House Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force and has been involved in the task force's Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) group. He also serves on the boards of the NASDAQ-listed e-commerce startup Freightos (CRGO), the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and is on the board of trustees of ‘Operation Finale’, an exhibition in Germany about the capture of Nazi Adolf Eichmann.Lange holds a Ph.D. in economic science from
Western Canada Dock Workers Vote to Accept Contract Offer
.O'Regan's office said Saturday details of this review have yet to be determined.Business groups welcomed the deal but called on the federal government to come up with new ways to deal with such disputes."Our supply chains are only as strong as their weakest link," Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vice President Robin Guy said in a statement."Following over 35 days of disruption to our West Coast ports, it’s time for Government to consider providing new tools that can be used in the face of labour disputes in sectors that are critical to Canada’s supply chain."The ILWU
Cargo Operations Halt at the Port of Seattle Amid Labor Dispute
. More than 22,000 dockworkers at those trade gateways have been working without a contract since July.The largest U.S. business group on Friday urged President Joe Biden to intervene immediately and appoint an independent mediator to address a protracted West Coast ports labor dispute.U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark in a letter to Biden cited "continued and potentially expanded service disruptions at these ports heading into peak shipping season."The Port of Seattle did not immediately reply to a Reuters request for comment.(Reuters - Reporting by Gokul Pisharody; Editing by Diane
Business Group Urges Biden to Intervene in West Coast Ports Labor Dispute
U.S. business group on Friday urged President Joe Biden him to intervene immediately and appoint an independent mediator to address a West Coast ports labor dispute.More than 22,000 dockworkers at ports from California to Washington state have been working without a contract since July. U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark in a letter to Biden cited "continued and potentially expanded service disruptions at these ports heading into peak shipping season."Tensions remain high as negotiators for the employers' Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and workers' International Longshore
