LOGISTEC Appoints Liborio Fernandes Chief as Commercial Officer
and supply chain partners.”“Cleidy will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives using emerging technologies to improve logistics performance for our customers,” said Rodney Corrigan, president of LOGISTEC. “With strong connections to the Latin American and international networks, Cleidy’s expertise in launching go-to-market services will support our growth in new regions.”“I am thrilled to be taking on this new role at LOGISTEC, an industry-leading company with a solid history and bold plans for the future,” Liborio Fernandes said. “I look
Tague named VP of Sales and Supply for Crowley Fuels Business
process for the utilization of tank ships in Western Alaska, which is accepted by key state, federal and international bodies.Tague earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and is an active board member of the Alaska Chadux Network (ACN), serving as the chairman of the Best Practices Committee for the Alternate Planning Criteria for Tankers
Mack Boring Promotes Elisa Brady
newest division.Brady joined Mack Boring three years ago in the role of Sales Administrator and served most recently as Senior Account Manager, where she developed close ties with dealers and made full use of her skills in business development. In her new position, she will manage and expand the dealer network for Mack Sustainable Energy throughout Mack Boring’s operational territory. The Mack Sustainable Energy Division promotes the adoption of electric propulsion and sustainable alternatives through the sales and service of the ePropulsion line of electric motors.“Elisa’s time with
ACBL Announces Reorganization Plan
vessel reliability, leasing, building and acquisitions. Sutton will also lead ACBL's new barge pooling business segment.Taking over as COO is Brent Cervenka, who joins ACBL from previous roles at Target, Amazon, Pitney Bowes and most recently Pandion Logistics. As COO, he will oversee logistics and network operations, vessel operations, fleet and facility operations, safety and operational training.In addition, ACBL said it will reorganize its dry cargo division with the planned retirement of the division's SVP Bob Blocker in June 2025. Blocker will work closely with the dry cargo team and newly
Gjervik Named CEO of Western Bulk
;rjan Svanevik, who has served as interim CEO following the departure of Hans Aasnæs earlier this year. Svanevik will maintain his role as a company board member.Gjervik comes from the position as Head of North Atlantic and has served in several management positions across the Western Bulk global network and offices, including a seven-year span in Singapore where he also served as Managing Director.“[Gjervik] brings vast industry experience, a track record and a strong personal drive to enhance our value creation opportunities as a trading oriented, asset-light dry bulk operator. Torbjø
Menoyo Joins Great Lakes Towing Company in VP Role
San Juan and the U.S. Virgin Islands where he managed, grew, and optimized the Liner and Feeder operations for the Caribbean Services.In 2010, Menoyo was promoted to General Manager for Crowley’s Port Everglades, Fla. terminal, overseeing the largest volume throughput Terminal within the Crowley network supporting the international markets. Menoyo was awarded the Thomas Crowley Award during his tenure in Port Everglades for his ability to transform the employee culture, significantly improving the Operational Integrity, Productivity, and Safety and initiating Terminal Operating System changes.
Xeneta Appoints Luykx as Chief Revenue Officer
quo on office productivity and when you mentioned ‘the cloud’, people looked up into the sky and wondered what you were talking about.“I have always been attracted to best-in-class technology and that is true of Xeneta. There isn’t one other organization that has the global data network of benchmarks and market insights anywhere else in the world, so it is market-leading with huge potential to grow.“We have not even started to quantify the level of automation and operational efficiencies we can bring.”Patrik Berglund, Xeneta CEO, believes Luykx will be pivotal in untapping
OSG Pledges $90,000 to Mass. Maritime Academy Foundation
pledge in the amount of $90,000 to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy as the US. shipping company continues to promote women to receive training to enter the maritime industry.OSG said its pledge will go to undergraduate and sea term scholarships and sponsorship of the Academy’s Women’s Network and Sea, Science and Leadership Career Exploration Program. Scholarship recipients will have ongoing interaction with OSG and the opportunity to become familiar with OSG’s business and fleet of vessels. The OSG Scholarship Program is intended to ease the financial burdens as well as encourage
ACBL Names Schappell SVP of Logistics & Network Operations
Jeffersonville, Ind. based marine transportation company American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) announced Steve Schappell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Logistics and Network Operations after entering the role on an interim basis in September.Schappell, who joined ACBL in July 2021 as Vice President of Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement, was selected for the position over several external candidates, the company said.Reporting directly to ACBL CEO Mike Ellis, Schappell is responsible for ACBL's Fleets, Terminals, and Interchange business unit. He will also lead a digital transformat
Vos Joins Greensea IQ
, making it an invaluable asset for marine applications in the surf zone."We are really excited to have Jeff join Greensea IQ," said Rob Howard, Chief Growth Officer at Greensea IQ. "His strong background and experience in ocean robotics business development, along with his international network, will provide tremendous support to our commercial and defense growth next year."In his new role, Vos will play a pivotal role in identifying key partners, building long-term relationships, and developing new market segments. His focus on the Bayonet AUGV technology will contribute to its success
M3 Marine (Offshore Brokers) UK Ltd Appoints Robert Day as Managing Director
expert to drive its growth out of Singapore onto a global platform. As the first key hire for the newly launched London-based M3OBUK, Robert brings with him an impressive breadth of knowledge across the offshore landscape as well as a fresh perspective on the market. Robert has a strong worldwide network and exceptional depth of expertise, which we are confident will add immense value for our customers.&rdquo
Ports America Names Kusiciel Chief Commercial Officer
development teams, and identifying new market opportunities.Kusiciel joins Ports America from Cargomatic and brings with him over 20 years of experience in overseeing the planning, direction, and management of operational and strategic activities of global supply chains, logistics, and procurement networks, leading him to develop a vast network of logistics industry leaders internationally. His previous professional experience also spans various leadership roles at CMA-CGM, Lowe’s, Honeywell, and Walmart.“With Rob at the helm of our commercial strategy, I am confident that Ports America
World Maritime University Graduates Class of '23
experience and how it affects the way one thinks, works, plans, and interacts. “You have acquired information that you did not possess before you enrolled here," he said. "Perhaps more importantly for your future in the international maritime world, you have acquired a real and strong network on which you can rely for decades to come.”In his graduation address, HE Mr Kitack Lim, the first WMU graduate to serve as International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General and WMU Chancellor, said, “Collectively, WMU graduates form a formidable international network, a force
American Cruise Lines Hires Young as Business Development Director
. We are excited to see Susan pass the baton to Melissa and look forward building on the strong foundation Susan set,” said Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines.Young will now lead the company’s agency partnerships and trade relations, taking over the national network of Business Development Managers and lead the line’s sales into the future.Young has worked in the travel industry for many years, most recently serving as North American Director of Sales for Red Carnation Hotels. In her capacity there, she represented the company’s collection of luxury
The Marcura Group Acquires ShipServ
The Marcura Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire ShipServ, a maritime online procurement platform and marketplace. ShipServ’s 126 employees will come together with Marcura’s 850 to serve a combined customer base of 800 maritime customers and a network of 47,000 maritime suppliers globally. ShipServ will continue to operate as a separate company, maintaining its own brand identity.The acquisition has been overseen by Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm with over $8.9 billion of capital under management, that made a growth equity investment in Marcura in August
TOTE Group Announces Jennifer Hudak as SVP of HR
who previously announced he is retiring at the end of the year.Hudak brings more than 20 years of executive experience to the role, with a proven track record in HR, employee engagement and talent management strategies. She joins TOTE Group from Signature Flight Support, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, where she served as human resources vice president for operations, supporting the company’s global network.Prior to Signature, Hudak oversaw HR strategies for PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest residential home construction companies, as area
OSG Pledges $90,000 for Women at SUNY Maritime College
scholarships for commercial ship opportunities for SUNY women cadets. By partnering with OSG, Women of Maritime will set the stage for women’s generational advancement and foster a pipeline to expand workforce diversity, as well as provide resources for Women of Maritime members to enhance their network, attend national conferences, engage in mentorship programs, and invite speakers to campus.“SUNY Maritime has consistently sent well-trained, professional crews to OSG, and we value the partnership. By supporting the vision of the Women of Maritime program, we hope to eliminate barriers that
