Rucker Named President of Tideworks
Tideworks Technology Inc., a full-service provider of terminal management and planning software solutions, announced that Thomas J. “T.J.” Rucker will assume the role of president effective September 1, 2017, succeeding retiring president Michael Schwank, who led the company for 19 years. Rucker will relocate to Seattle in August to ensure a smooth transition into the role. Rucker is currently vice president of operations at Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT), one of the largest container terminals in Latin America, where he is responsible for managing liner customer relationsh
Maritime Partners Aim to Increase Opportunities for Women
. In addition to a general shipping component, the diploma allows an individual to select a specialized subject area. These are dry cargo chartering, ship operations and management, ship sale and purchase, tanker chartering, liner trades, port agency, logistics and multimodal transport, port and terminal management, offshore support industry, shipping law, maritime insurance and shipping finance. The scholarship program is available to all WISTA members worldwide. Individuals must be nominated by their National WISTA Association by June 23, 2017. The first scholarship cohort will begin their studies
Greater Houston Port Bureau, IAMPE to Offer Management Training
certification. In addition, the IAMPE will recognize and provide credited certification for specific programs offered by the Port Bureau to its members. “We are glad that the Port Bureau has agreed to work with us to provide its members with quality programs in port and terminal management,” said Capt. Jeffrey Monroe, Chair of the Committee on Standards and Education for the IAMPE. “We believe that our programs will provide an additional level of professional development for the outstanding folks in and around the Port of Houston that work together to manage and
Georgia Ports Authority Taps McCarthy as COO
. Prior to his tenure with CMA CGM, McCarthy had served in senior management and operations positions at Sealand Services, APM Terminals and Virginia International Terminals. McCarthy obtained a Bachelor of Science from the Maritime College at the State University of New York, a diploma in terminal management at Lloyd's Maritime Academy at Kent College, Dartford UK, and a Masters in Business Administration from William & Mary University, Mason School of Business. He has served as chairman of the board for Consolidated Chassis Management Company and as a member of the board of directors for
DP World London Gateway Hires Head of Commercial Port
, Hull, Grimsby and Goole. After starting out as a trainee with Harrison Line in Liverpool, Leeson moved on to P&O Nedlloyd and Maersk Line, working in a range of commercially focused roles based in the UK, Latin America, France and Spain. In 2008, Leeson moved into container terminal management heading up the commercial function at Tilbury Container Services. This was followed by a brief spell with Inchcape Shipping Services as Global Key Account Manager and subsequently with ABP. Tabare is set to take up the post as Commercial Director at DP World Vancouver in the New Year
ICTSI Names Head for Australian Unit
operations in Hong Kong and in the mainland Chinese ports of Taicang in Shanghai and Dachan Bay in Shenzhen. Before this, he was part of the AP Moller Group from 1989 to 2005 in various capacities. Mr. Dommestrup brings to ICTSI industry leading skills in port project development and container terminal management honed from over 25 years of experience in the ports and shipping industry. Mr. Dommestrup´s track record includes not only the successful involvement, management, and operations of some of the largest and most modern container terminals in the world but also considerable experience
ICTSI Names Head for Australian Unit
;s operations in Hong Kong and in the mainland Chinese ports of Taicang in Shanghai and Dachan Bay in Shenzhen. Before this, he was part of the AP Moller Group from 1989 to 2005 in various capacities. Dommestrup brings to ICTSI industry leading skills in port project development and container terminal management honed from over 25 years of experience in the ports and shipping industry. Dommestrup´s track record includes not only the successful involvement, management, and operations of some of the largest and most modern container terminals in the world but also considerable experience
Tideworks Grows with New European Office
Tideworks Technology, Inc., a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal management and planning software solutions, announced that it is moving to a newly renovated office space at the World Port Building in Rotterdam to accommodate growth and better serve its customers in the European region. The move will be complete in September 2014. “We are excited to house our new regional office at the largest commercial port in Europe,” says Michael Schwank, president of Tideworks Technology, “Our European customer base is growing, and we want to solidify our commitment to the
