US Investigation Leads Maersk to Change Reporting Policy for Employees
of the Seaman’s Protection Act.Headquartered in Norfolk, Maersk Line Limited operates the largest U.S. flag fleet in commercial service and employs about 700 U.S. mariners. The company is the largest subsidiary of A.P. Moeller-Maersk, the global Denmark-based provider of maritime transport, logistics services and terminal operations
Maersk Names Charles van der Steene President for North America
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announced it has appointed Charles van der Steene as the new Regional President for North America, effective February 1, 2024. With the move, van der Steene will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.A logistics industry veteran, van der Steene joined Maersk in 2011 with deep global experience in commercial leadership, operations and general management. He previously led Maersk’s commercial organization in North America and most recently headed up Maersk’s Global Commercial Excellence and Transformation organization.Narin Phol, who has served in
Menoyo Joins Great Lakes Towing Company in VP Role
, and Safety and initiating Terminal Operating System changes. He was later promoted to Vice President of Logistics in Panama, where he initiated his commercial development endeavors with keen operational insight, proving vital to the restructuring and advancement of Crowley’s full suite of logistics services in the region and setting the base for Crowley Logistics transformation.Starck said, “We wholeheartedly welcome Sal to the team! His extensive operational, commercial, and leadership experience make him very well suited for this dynamic new position, and we look forward to working with
Gulf Marine Contractors Names Finstad Executive VP
Gulf Marine Contractors (GMC) said it has appointed Peter Finstad as the company's new executive vice president. Finstad's focus will be expanding GMC's logistics services to the offshore energy industry and providing commercial and operations management services to independent vessel owners and charterers."Peter has a wealth of knowledge and experience that we can't wait to tap into," said Clark Buffam, Chief Operating Officer at GMC. "As a business mentor of mine, Peter has been an integral part of developing this organization, and I eagerly anticipate this new chapter
Braemar Shipping Services Names Gundy CEO
Shipbroking, financial advisory and logistics services provider Braemar Shipping Services said Wednesday it has appointed James Gundy as group CEO, effective January 1.Gundy has been the CEO of Braemar’s Shipbroking Division, the group’s largest operation, since joining the company in 2014 following the merger with ACM Shipping Group. He has been a shipbroker for 35 years specializing in tankers and sale and purchase projects. He was the CEO of ACM before the merger with Braemar.Gundy will continue to lead the shipbroking division and remain fully operational in that role, in addition
Hilburn Rejoins Crowley Solutions as VP, Business Development
, including vice president at Crowley, Hilburn led logistics support in 2015 that was critical to relief efforts as part of Operation United Assistance in West Africa during the Ebola virus crisis. Crowley supplied emergency shipping, warehousing, trucking, stevedoring, customs brokerage and other logistics services in partnership with the U.S. government, including support for 3,000 deployed troops and 17 treatment centers.“We are looking at further enhancing our growing global service offerings to government customers in the maritime, expeditionary logistics, supply chain, energy and technology
V.Group to Manage ADNOC's 93 Offshore Vessels
Ship management and services major V.Group has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics & Services to provide crew management services to 93 offshore support vessels.The ship management company said that to support the contract, and to enable further expansion in the region, it has opened a new Abu Dhabi office, which began operations in early August.The office and service function was successfully delivered within a 90-day period, as part of a formal agreement between the two parties.Senior management from both companies attended an official signing ceremony at the ADNOC L&S
GAC Sri Lanka Taps Edirisinghe as Director
;s appointment comes against the backdrop of an optimistic outlook for Sri Lanka’s maritime and logistics sectors.GAC provides ship supply services off port limit Galle and ship-to-ship transfer services in Sri Lanka. It handles all types of vessels, port calls and cargoes and provides logistics services including supply chain management, customs clearance, freight, warehousing and distribution, as well as project and event logistics
Young Joins GAC
both commercial and government customers, port operations management and freight forwarding. Young’s appointment reflects the Group’s continuing drive to fully understand and meet the needs of its customers by drawing on its strengths and versatile, integrated range of shipping and logistics services. From his base in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Young has already started his work with contacts in the region to establish a strong rapport and spread the word about how GAC can help them
Autonomous Shipping Firm Massterly Appoints Top Brass
as chair of the Massterly board.Announced on April 3, 2018 as a new joint venture company between Norwegian ship owner Wilhelmsen and systems and solutions provider KONGSBERG, Massterly sets out to offer a complete value chain for autonomous vessels, from design and development, to control systems, logistics services and vessel operations.“Autonomy will revolutionize shipping and the industry will need technical and operational support from expert organizations such as Massterly if the full economic and environmental benefits are to be realized,” said Eystø, who is transitioning to the
New Managing Director for GAC North America
Industry veteran Patrik Ziegler has been appointed Managing Director of GAC North America – Logistics (GNAL). He brings to the role more than 30 years’ experience in logistics and oil and gas. In his new role, Ziegler is tasked with overseeing the continuing expansion of GAC’s integrated logistics services throughout North America. He is based at the company’s main office in Houston. The Group also serves the U.S. logistics market through its offices in Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Crowley Names Vargas VP, Business Development
Business Development, prtnering with Jeffrey de la Combe to enhance Caribbean services Veteran sales executive in ocean transportation and logistics Daniel Vargas has been appointed vice president of international business development to support the Crowley Maritime Corp. liner and logistics services groups. He will work closely with Crowley's new director of logistics in St. Maarten, Jeffrey de la Combe, to bring supply chain solutions for customers and their cargoes originating outside the U.S. In the newly created role, Vargas will spearhead the development of both full-
Greencarrier Freight Services Appoints New CEO
chain manager and as MD will be of great benefit to us. He also knows our business and industry from the customer perspective and I think that is another great asset.” Greencarrier Freight Services employs 625 people in 13 countries. It offers the full range of freight forwarding and logistics services, and has also identified project forwarding and the energy industry as two of its main target areas for growth
Chakraborty Appointed Branch Manager, GAC Bangalore
GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd has appointed Mukesh Chakraborty as the Branch Manager, Logistics Services for its Bangalore office. Mukesh brings 13 years of experience in freight forwarding, customs clearance, transportation and warehousing and distribution to his new role. GAC is tapping into growing logistics business potential in Bangalore, India’s fastest growing major metropolis. The city is also a major hub for Business Process Outsourcing and specialised services like information technology and aeronautics. Mark Delaney, GAC Shipping India’s Managing Director, says that with
GAC India Appoints Logistics GM for Chennai
GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd has appointed C Krishnakumar as the General Manager, Logistics Services for its Chennai office to take care of the growing logistics demand in the South India market, with a primary focus on the pharmaceutical and automotive industries. Krishnakumar brings over 23 years of hands-on shipping and logistics experience to this role. Transformations in the Indian logistics sector have presented many opportunities to providers of transport and warehousing services. Mark Delaney, GAC Shipping India’s Managing Director says Krishnakumar’s coming aboard is
ISS Names Olsen VP for Ship & Crew Solutions
husbandry with centralized services. Working as a leading member of the company’s global commercial team, Olsen will ensure that the company’s Ship & Crew Solutions continue to deliver cost savings and value-added services to its expanding customer base. Key focus areas will be Crew Logistics Services, Owners Matters, Husbandry Services and Ship Spares Logistics. Olsen joins ISS from his previous role as Global Operations Director, Ship Agency & Maritime Logistics at Wilhelmsen Ships Service and will report to Chief Commercial Officer, Neill Tomlin. Olsen has over 15
GAC India Names Delaney Managing Director
metric tonnes in 2015 and set to grow by more than 60 percent by 2017. It will be interesting to see how developments in India’s ports and road infrastructure unfold under the Sagarmala project. Such infrastructural projects investments and increasing cargo traffic will benefit shipping and logistics services providers like GAC.” “GAC India has made remarkable progress under Paul’s leaderhip, and I believe it will continue to serve the industry well with our comprehensive suite of services, under the new leadership,” Nyström said. Dr. Roy Mathews, Chairman
