Siemons Takes Over as Port of Rotterdam CEO
Boudewijn Siemons has been elevated from interim to full time CEO at the Port of Rotterdam Authority, effective February 1, 2024.Siemons, who was previously the port's COO, has been leading the Europe's top seaport on an interim basis after Allard Castelein stepped down as CEO last summer.The shareholders of the Port Authority, the municipality of Rotterdam and the Dutch national government appointed Siemons for the next four years at the recommendation of the Supervisory Board.Koos Timmermans, the chair of the Supervisory Board, said, “This appointment means that the Port Authority will
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
Everglades Department. Wiltshire, the current Deputy Port Director, will take the helm when CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels departs on February 3 for his new role as Executive Director of Maryland Port Administration and the Port of Baltimore.Wiltshire's responsibilities include managing the seaport's diverse maritime initiatives that generate more than $33 billion in economic activity statewide annually, support 9,584 local direct jobs and result in more than $1.18 billion in state and local taxes."Glenn has demonstrated his ability and steadiness in leading the port in two previous
Northwest Seaport Alliance Nmes Bellerud COO
The Northwest Seaport Alliance has named Jeff Bellerud as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing marine operations including rail, road, terminals, breakbulk operations, and management of the waterway.With extensive strategic level experience in terminal operations and Class 1 railroads, Bellerud’s career spans the West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver, British Columbia. Most recently, Jeff served as Director of Intermodal & Port Operations at CN Rail where he led port operations, including 14 marine terminals across seven port authorities in North America and led all aspects
Port of Everett Hires New Trade Development Director
The Port of Everett has welcomed Cara Craig as its new trade development director to support continued growth of the Port of Everett’s international seaport division, which represents nearly $30 billion in U.S. import and export value annually.Craig officially joined the port on August 28 to provide a critical interface with the port's international customers, explore new ways to serve existing customers, attract new business opportunities, and ensure the economic vitality of the port and the region it serves.“I am passionate about the supply chain industry and how it makes the world
SeaPort Manatee Promotes Two Senior Staffers
SeaPort Manatee announced it has a newly promoted team of senior staff members leading business development initiatives for the Southwest and Central Florida trade hub.Effective Monday, August 7, Troy Layton is SeaPort Manatee’s director of business development, while Malcolm Edwards assumes the role of deputy director of business development.Layton joined SeaPort Manatee in July 2022 as senior manager of operations, following 28 years with Federal Marine Terminals Inc., the last 24 of those years as the stevedoring firm’s terminal manager for Manatee County’s seaport.Edwards, who
Port of Oakland Appoints Two as Acting Directors
been responsible for managing environmental compliance, hazardous waste and materials management, and planning and permitting programs throughout the Port’s divisions. She has led and supported a variety of sustainability projects and programs at Oakland International Airport (OAK) and the Oakland Seaport. This includes obtaining certification under the Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program, committing OAK to a carbon reduction program."I am excited to take on this new leadership role to oversee the Port's environmental stewardship," said Ms. Liang
Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology
driverless container-stacking cranes at America's most automated port terminal, which aims to be emissions free by 2030.The U.S. transportation sector is the nation's largest contributor of climate changing greenhouse gas emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As seaports race to swap out diesel equipment like tractors, trucks and cranes for cleaner electric models, they're also eyeing new automation technology to help process more cargo. More automation means fewer jobs, in the minds of union leaders, and they have found an ally in the White House.While
Top US Shipping Gateway Mostly Closes Due to Port Worker Shortage
the following day."Cargo operations are ongoing as longshore workers at the ports remain on the job," ILWU Local 13, which represents union members at both the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, said in a statement.Operators at the Port of Long Beach decided to temporarily close four of the seaport's six terminals when workers did not show up on Friday morning, port spokesman Lee Peterson said, adding that regular operations at the seaport were expected to resume on Saturday.Port of Los Angeles officials were communicating with the ILWU and PMA, along with federal, state and local officials
Kruse Elected Manatee County Port Authority Chairman
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse has been elected chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority.“I’m excited to apply my business experience to leading SeaPort Manatee in realizing its fullest potential as a key force in Manatee County’s economic prosperity,” said Kruse, a commercial real estate finance executive and affordable housing advocate, whose selection was confirmed today [Dec. 15] at a meeting of the Manatee County Port Authority. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on the newly reconstituted port board in setting the course for unceasing
Port Everglades Names Marchant Chief Harbormaster
Port Everglades has promoted Christopher "Chris" Marchant to the role of Chief Harbormaster, guiding maritime services for Broward County's multi-faceted 2,190-acre seaport.Marchant has served as Assistant Harbormaster for Port Everglades since August 2021 and as Duty Harbormaster from May 2010. He was also a linehandler with Port Everglades for four years."Chris is a prime example of how we recognize talent from within the organization, which preserves valuable institutional knowledge and helps us deliver high quality services to our customers in the cruise, cargo and energy sectors
New Bedford Port Authority Names Gordon Carr Executive Director
The New Bedford Port Authority (NBPA) has named Gordon Carr as the next Executive Director of the Massachusetts seaport.Carr, who current serves as Deputy Director of Real Estate Strategy and Policy at the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), has more than 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors in the areas of public policy, economic development, and enterprise strategy, including on projects related to the City. As an independent consultant in 2014-15, Carr conducted a comprehensive assessment of both the New Bedford Economic Development Council and the City’s Harbor
Beth Rooney Named Director of Port of New York and New Jersey
to the West Coast.A maritime industry veteran, Rooney will assume the role on May 2 following three years as the ports Deputy Director and more than three decades of experience. She has been with the Port Department since 1993.Together, Ruda and Rooney have led the East Coast’s busiest and largest seaport, and third in the nation behind the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Under their leadership, the port has achieved record-breaking volumes while navigating significant challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions, maintaining fluid operations at a time
Port of LA Names New Chief Harbor Engineer
replaces David Walsh who retired in December 2021.Aryan-Zahlan most recently served as the Port’s Assistant Chief Harbor Engineer since 2015, where she oversaw the planning, development and design of infrastructure and facilities that support the diverse operations of the nation’s busiest seaport, including wharves, terminals, rail, roadways, and public space.A public servant with more than 30 years of experience as an engineer, Aryan-Zahlan first joined the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works as Civil Engineering Assistant. During her 22-year tenure at the Port, she has been
Port of Oakland Appoints Richardson as New Port Attorney
the Port as far back as I can remember,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “We’re counting on her talent and experience as we map out our future.”Richardson has provided legal counsel to the Port on key projects including negotiations to build Cool Port and the Seaport Logistics Complex; grant funding for the shore power program at Oakland marine terminals to reduce pollution; and BART connector and International Arrivals Building at Oakland International Airport.Richardson is a graduate of Cornell University. She earned her law degree from the University of California
JAXPORT’s Board of Directors Names Hamilton Chair
to the business challenges created by the pandemic, CEO Green and the port’s leadership team have done an incredible job positioning JAXPORT for the future. The JAXPORT team has the full support of our Board as we work together to maximize the jobs and business opportunities a modern deepwater seaport creates for our community.”Board Vice Chair Clarkson will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, which provides oversight on the port’s finances as well as internal and external control systems. Talbert, Bean and Fleming also serve on the committee.JAXPORT’s unpaid, appointed seven-memb
Port of Gulfport Names Nass CEO
as counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security. Jon also served on a U.S. Department of State Provincial Reconstruction Team as a field officer embedded in a U.S. Army infantry battalion operating in the city of Baqubah, Iraq.The Port of Gulfport is a bulk, break-bulk and container seaport which encompasses a 300 acre deepwater port and a 116 acre inland port facility on the Gulf of Mexico
JAXPORT Bringing More Jobs to Florida
collaboration has the very real potential to deliver positive economic outcomes for both our communities and JAXPORT. Volusia County is proud to be a part of it.”The goal of the MOU is to provide Volusia County businesses with convenient access to Northeast Florida’s nearby deepwater seaport and congestion-free transportation network.“We are grateful for the support we’ve received over the years from our federal, state and local partners, and will continue to work to leverage these investments for the benefit of our customers and community,” said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green
