Robinson to Lead BAE Systems' Government Relations Team
BAE Systems, Inc. has named Reggie Robinson senior vice president for government relations, effective August 21.In this role, Robinson will assume responsibility of all government relations activities for the company, overseeing BAE Systems, Inc.’s relationships with members of Congress, the White House, the Department of Defense and other executive branch organizations, as well as state government leaders.Robinson will report to BAE Systems, Inc. president and CEO Tom Arseneault, and serve as a member of the Inc. senior leadership team. He will also serve as a director on the BAE Systems, Inc
Udo Lange Named CEO of Stolt-Nielsen Limited
of more than 50,000 employees across 80 countries. He was also part of the FedEx Senior Management Committee which sets the strategic direction of the circa $90 billion revenue enterprise and has 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
Former BOEM Head Amanda Lefton Joins RWE
permeates the entire industry and I’m thrilled that she has decided to continue her career at RWE.”As BOEM Director, Lefton led development and implementation of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind agenda, working closely with colleagues at the Department of the Interior, the White House, other federal agencies, Tribal nations, state governments and other stakeholders to tackle key energy and environmental issues.Prior to her time at BOEM, Lefton served as the First Assistant Secretary for Energy and Environment for the Governor of New York where she led the State’s climate
White House Says West Coast Port Negotiations Show Some Progress
West Coast port employers and the union representing 22,000 workers have "overcome some sticking points" in tense labor talks that have entered their 13th month, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Tuesday.Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su is in San Francisco, where negotiations have been taking place, "meeting with all parties encouraging them to reach a resolution," Jean-Pierre said, adding that Su "has invaluable expertise working closely with these parties."Business groups are pressuring U.S. President Joe Biden to intervene and appoint
Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology
(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 the $30 million grant is a fraction of the total cost of the terminal's $2.5 billion modernization program, unions and their allies hope that it and others like it will show the value of prioritizing jobs as U.S. employers adopt green technology.While the unions that represent U.S. seaport
Biden Encourages Continued Collective Bargaining in US Ports Dispute
U.S. President Joe Biden has urged both sides in the West Coast ports labor dispute to continue collective bargaining, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday, adding acting Labor Secretary Julie Su was actively engaging with the parties.The largest terminal at Southern California's Port of Long Beach closed for the day shift Monday as dock workers rallied for better pay. Monday's temporary closure followed similar disruptions on Friday in Oakland, California. More than 22,000 dockworkers at ports stretching from California to Washington state have been working without
Retailers, Manufacturers Urge White House to Mediate in West Coast Ports Labor Dispute
Groups representing major retailers and manufacturers urged the White House on Monday to intervene in contentious West Coast port labor negotiations, citing worries about shipping disruptions during critical holiday shopping seasons.The call came after the largest terminal at Southern California's Port of Long Beach closed on Monday as dock workers rally for better pay. Monday's closure followed similar disruptions on Friday in Oakland, California.More than 22,000 dockworkers at ports stretching from California to Washington state have been working without a contract since July.Contract talks
Tindall-Schlicht Named Seaway Administrator
The White House announced President Biden's appointment of former Milwaukee port director, Adam Tindall-Schlicht, as the next Administrator of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS). Tindall-Schlicht resigned his position at Port Milwaukee on October 19.An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the GLS is responsible for operation of U.S. portions of the St. Lawrence Seaway. It works in partnership with it's Canadian counterpart to maintain a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible deep draft waterway connecting Great Lakes ports with world markets
US Port's Supply Chain Fix Challenge: Selling 24/7 Shifts
is beginning the hard work of convincing terminal operators, importers, warehouses owners and trucking firms to embrace moving more cargo at night."It's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," Executive Director Gene Seroka said on Thursday.On Wednesday, the White House gathered stakeholders including retailers Walmart and Home Depot, logistics firms United Parcel Service and FedEx, and electronics supplier Samsung. The companies pledged to use more overnight workers to ease the backups at the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex that is the No. 1 gateway
Fincantieri Marinette Marine Names Vandroff CEO
and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Johns Hopkins University.Prior to joining FMG, Vandroff served as the deputy assistant to the President of the United States and senior director for defense policy on the National Security Council staff. In this role, he served as the President’s senior White House advisor on a broad array of matters including defense capabilities, irregular and non-traditional warfare, strategic weapons, international security cooperation, military personnel, emerging defense technology, and space security. Prior to that, he worked in industry as vice president of maritime
CCRI Designated as Maritime Training Center of Excellence
workers capable of supporting our growing maritime industry,” said U.S. Senator Jack Reed.“Well done to CCRI on securing this designation, which paves the way for additional federal investments in training the Ocean State’s maritime workforce,” said U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. “From offshore wind to the marine trades and composites manufacturing, Rhode Island’s Blue Economy has significant potential for growth. As a Maritime Center of Excellence, CCRI will help equip Rhode Islanders with the skills to land good jobs in those promising maritime industries
Austal USA Names Koblas VP of Human Resources
our human resources.”Koblas’ impact on education and workforce development extends beyond Austal USA. Koblas has been appointed by the Governor of Alabama and other senior officials to multiple state and regional development boards. She was also part of President Obama’s White House Upskill Summit designed to increase education and employment opportunities for more working-class Americans
TOTE President Chiarello to Retire
. He then spent 16 years with the Maersk organization in varying roles including President of Maersk Logistics USA. Prior to joining TOTE, Chiarello was COO and EVP of NYK Logistics (Americas). Chiarello is a recipient of the AOTOS (Admiral of the Ocean Sea) award and was named a White House Champion of Change during the Obama Presidency for his work bringing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the maritime industry
Oliver Named Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries
Chris Oliver has been selected by Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, with concurrence from the White House, as assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries. As assistant administrator, Oliver will oversee the federal agency responsible for recreational and commercial fisheries that contribute more than $200 billion to the nation's economy and support nearly two million jobs. In addition to managing productive and sustainable domestic fisheries, including some aspects of marine aquaculture, the agency works to recover and conserve protected resources such as whales, sea turtles and corals.
MarAd Stresses Economic Impact of Shipyard Jobs in NE
lapsed for two years, Senator Reed successfully led the effort to include $5 million in the THUD section of the 2016 omnibus appropriations bill to restart the program. “The shipbuilding industry employs thousands of Rhode Islanders in high-skill, good-paying jobs,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). “Rhode Island companies have a proud history of producing some of the finest vessels that have ever sailed the seas, and our growing composites industry represents the next frontier in state-of-the-art shipbuilding.” “From recreational sailing to the incredible
Fox Named Newport News’ VP of Customer Affairs
Squadron (VFA) 81 aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Other command and executive leadership assignments include service as deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy; commander, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center; deputy assistant to the President and director, White House Military Office, where he was responsible for overseeing all military support to the President; and service as the aviation programs liaison officer in the Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs. “Mark joins us after serving more than 30 years in the U.S. Navy,” Waldman
MTN Appoints Whitehouse
MTN announced George Whitehouse as its new director of business development for Yacht Services. Whitehouse is responsible for creating new business opportunities and relationships that enhance the MTN client community, particularly in the large yacht segment. His role will include strategic relationship development with clients and partners to accelerate sales and expand the company’s product portfolio. He will drive partnerships and synergize with marketing efforts to achieve short and long-term objectives of MTN and EMC. Most recently, Whitehouse was vice president of
