Roberts Named President of Foss Maritime
operating officer Will Roberts has been promoted to president.“It was evident to our leadership team that Will’s ability to perform at the highest level along with his business acumen continues to align very well with our organization,” said Jason Childs CEO of Foss' parent company Saltchuk Marine. “As we look to the future, we’re confident that Will is the right person to lead Foss and carry on the long legacy of providing the highest level of service and support to our team and customers in the maritime sector.”Roberts said, “Our industry continues to change
ACMF Receives Grant from Former SeaFreight Boss
of CMU students require financial assistance and the work of the Foundation actually helps to transform lives.”In October, Roland Malins-Smith will be honored alongside Michael Bayley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean International, and Rick Murrell, SVP Managing Director, Saltchuk Resources and Chairman Tropical Shipping, at the ACMF's Anchor Awards in New York
Nolan Tapped to Take Over as TOTE CEO
Tim Nolan has been named the next president and CEO of U.S. domestic ocean carrier TOTE Inc., parent company Saltchuk announced today. TOTE is the parent company to TOTE Maritime and TOTE Services.Nolan, who is currently president of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, will succeed retiring president CEO Anthony Chiarello who will step down July 16 after eight years at the helm.Nolan has been with the TOTE family of companies since 2013. He will remain in Jacksonville, Fla., as TOTE’s corporate headquarters shift to Jacksonville where both TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico and TOTE Services are currently
TOTE President Chiarello to Retire
to my 63rd birthday later this year, it is time for me to spend more time with my family and loved ones,” Chiarello said. “I am blessed with a large family and many beautiful grandchildren, and I look forward to adjusting the priorities in my life.” TOTE said its parent company Saltchuk will make an announcement regarding Chiarello’s successor in due course. Chiarello began his career in stevedoring at ITO, now part of Ports America, in the Port of New York and soon relocated to Baltimore where he later served as Deputy Administrator of the Maryland Port Administration
Rob Nakama: From USCG to Foss Maritime
to play soccer, and hope to find a league soon. Retirement has added 20 pounds to my weight.” His plans for the future, he said, are simple: “to help my Foss Maritime family make our company an admirable leader in maritime service to the nation.” (Source: People of Saltchuk
Hong to Take up New Role at Saltchuk
Young Brothers, Ltd president Glenn Hong will retire at the end of the year to undertake a new leadership role with parent company Saltchuk, focusing on Hawaii business initiatives effective January 1, 2018. Hong began at Young Brothers in 1991 as vice president of finance and government affairs, coming from Hawaiian Electric Industries. In 1992, he assumed the presidency and immediately set to work to infuse the organization with a customer-driven mindset. Hong joined the Saltchuk organization in 1999, when the company acquired Young Brothers and Hawaiian Tug & Barge from
Parrott Takes over as CEO of Foss Maritime
the year with a focus on enhancing communication and efficiency within the 127-year-old company. “John's contributions at TOTE Maritime and his 28 years of experience both on the water and shoreside give him a unique perspective that has served us well,” said Tim Engle, President of Saltchuk, Foss' parent company. On January 1, upon retirement from Foss, Stevens transitioned to a new role at Saltchuk's corporate home office. As Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Stevens will support various strategic initiatives currently underway and will help support Saltchuk's growth
Parrott to Take the Helm as Foss Maritime President
officer John Parrott will take over the role of president of Foss Maritime, assuming responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company as of August 1, 2016. Current president and CEO, Paul Stevens, will remain CEO of Foss until the end of 2016. He will then move to Foss' parent company, Saltchuk, where he will serve as senior vice president and managing director. Parrott, who came to Foss as COO in January of this year from sister company TOTE Maritime, takes the helm with more than 28 years of maritime experience, both at sea and ashore. Stevens, who has a maritime
Foss Hires VP, General Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer
Risk Management Group, where in addition to providing counsel on legal issues and business strategies and practices, she will head up the company's ethics and compliance programs and work to safeguard the values and reputation of Foss. Nguyen-Bull came to Foss from parent company Saltchuk, where she served as Associate General Counsel and Compliance Officer. Prior to joining the Saltchuk family of companies, Lam was Senior Corporate Counsel at Univar Inc., where she managed the company's global litigation portfolio. Before going in-house, she clerked for the Honorable John C. Coughenour
American Maritime Industry Booming Testifies AMP
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation today heard first hand about America’s booming domestic maritime industry from Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of the Board of Saltchuk, one of the country’s most recognized transportation and distribution companies, who was testifying on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). Tabbutt told Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Ranking Member Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) that American maritime, supported by the Jones Act, is strong, vibrant, and growing. “Our industry is experiencing an
Domestic American Maritime Industry Booming
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation today heard first hand about America’s booming domestic maritime industry from Mark Tabbutt, Chairman of the Board of Saltchuk, one of the country’s most recognized transportation and distribution companies, who was testifying on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). Tabbutt told Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Ranking Member Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) that American maritime, supported by the Jones Act, is strong, vibrant, and growing. “Our industry is experiencing
White House Honors Chiarello for LNG Efforts
, air emissions will be lowered along the coastline as part of the North American Emissions Control Area, and additional environmental benefits will accrue in ports, and on roads and rail lines. “It is an honor to stand among the 2014 Transportation Champions of Change representing TOTE and Saltchuk,” Chiarello continued. “My colleagues and I are proud of our investments into new technology as a reflection of our commitment to the people and customers of Alaska and Puerto Rico. We’re equally pleased to help move the U.S. toward natural gas as a marine transportation fuel while
