NBBB and ESR Names Goedhard Sales and Marketing Director
for the professional services of both Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) and Everett Ship Repair (ESR), announced the appointment of Bart Goedhard as the new Director of Sales and Marketing.Goedhard brings more than 30 years of extensive experience in the international maritime and transportation industry, having held leadership positions across a diverse range of sectors, including -marine and energy solutions, shipbuilding and repair firms, terminal ownership and operations, transportation companies, stevedoring services, and tug and barge operations.In his new role, Goedhard will oversee
Rand Logistics CEO Dave Foster to Retire, Greg Binion Named Interim CEO
Chairman Wick Moorman, former President and CEO of Amtrak and CEO of Norfolk Southern, and Sarah Feinberg, former interim President of the New York City Transit Authority from 2020 to 2021 and a former Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration.In addition, Rand has also added transportation industry leader Dave Barger, co-founder and former CEO of JetBlue, to its Board."Greg is a talented executive whose extensive maritime experience helped build Andrie into one of the premier marine transporters of liquid bulk commodity goods in the Great Lakes region," Moorman said. "
NOLA Terminal Hires Turkmen as Business Development Manager
. In December 2015, she earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of New Orleans. Since 2017, Turkmen has gained extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry, working as a sales consultant for two of the largest distributors in the region.Although new to the maritime transportation industry, Turkmen is eager to bring her influence to the NOLA Terminal team. She is focused on building strong customer relationships that will ensure the terminal’s long-term success.“I’m thrilled to join NOLA Terminal and contribute to its growth,” Turkmen said. “My
ACBL Announces Reorganization Plan
with the dry cargo team and newly hired chief commercial officer (CCO) Ricky Stover over the next year until his official retirement.In the new CCO role, Stover will be responsible for all non liquid commercial activity, business development, mergers and acquisitions. He brings 20+ years of transportation industry experience in the rail and trucking sectors, most recently serving as a sales and marketing officer at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway.Further, Jeff Carman has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing, and will be responsible for all dry cargo markets, except grain which
Blank Rome Welcomes Maritime Partner Luke Reid
Luke M. Reid has joined Blank Rome as a partner in the firm’s Maritime group and as a member of the Transportation industry team in the Boston office. A former U.S. Coast Guard officer, Reid advises clients in connection with all aspects of international and domestic maritime regulatory compliance, as well as representing maritime clients in connection with government investigations, criminal and civil litigation, defense of maritime regulatory enforcement actions, environmental enforcement defense, and international law. He joins Blank Rome from K&L Gates.Blank Rome established its Boston
Embracing Human and Organizational Performance: A Paradigm Shift to Address Safety and Workforce Challenges
organizations embrace HOP, they not only enhance safety but also retain a skilled and motivated workforce. This shift in workplace safety is not just about preventing accidents – it's about creating a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement that will advance the marine transportation industry for our colleagues, our customers, and our communities
Port of Everett Hires New Trade Development Director
, and she brings a wealth of experience, specifically in our niche of handling high value, heavy cargoes. We are excited to have her on the team.”Craig is also a member of the Railway Industrial Clearance Association of North America, which is dedicated to serving the heavy and dimensional transportation industry
Carrix Names Uffe Ostergaard CEO
, Rail Management Services and other subsidiaries, announced Uffe Ostergaard will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective March 2023. The company’s current Chief Executive Officer, Knud Stubkjaer, is retiring as had been planned after more than 45 years in the logistics and transportation industry.Ostergaard has 30 years of experience in international shipping, cargo logistics and transportation. The first 20 years of his career were spent working for A.P. Moller-Maersk, including serving in senior leadership roles in strategy and marketing. Subsequently, Ostergaard joined United
JAXPORT Promotes Infrastructure Development Leader Bennett to COO
JAXPORT has promoted infrastructure development leader James Bennett, P.E., to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Bennett is a licensed professional engineer with more than three decades of transportation industry experience.Bennett joined JAXPORT in 2017 as senior director of engineering and construction, responsible for the port’s marine and landside infrastructure development and engineering and construction operations. In this role, he managed the completion of JAXPORT’s major growth projects, including the 47-foot harbor deepening project, a $100 million berth modernization
NFPA Certificated Marine Chemists – A Century of Fire Protection and Life Safety
on the NFPA website for public review and comment on March 22, 2022.What began as an experiment in 1922 continues today and serves as a testament to a successful industry-and-government partnership. For 100 years the NFPA Certificated Marine Chemist has been the professional who the marine transportation industry and shipyard industry has relied upon for confined space safety and fire prevention on marine vessels, in marine terminals and in shipyards. As the NFPA Certificated Marine Chemist program enters a new century of service to its stakeholders, marine chemists will continue to apply NFPA 306
SUNY Maritime Announces $24.8 Million in Campus Improvements
SUNY Maritime College on Monday announced three major construction projects totaling $24.8 million that will enhance and build on the campus’s state-of-the-art facilities for students pursuing the global marine transportation industry. Ground-breaking and ribbon-cutting ceremonies today with state and local leaders celebrated Maritime College’s new Student Learning Center and its fully renovated Marine Engineering Systems Laboratory, made possible through significant New York State capital investment through SUNY and Empire State Development.The funding includes a $1 million donation from
Port of Virginia Names Edwards CEO
The Virginia Port Authority Board (VPA) of Commissioners today introduced Stephen Edwards as the next leader of The Port of Virginia. He succeeds John F. Reinhart who for the last seven years has led the VPA as its CEO and executive director.Edwards has extensive experience in the global transportation industry most recently as the president and CEO of TraPac, LLC (TraPac), which operates container terminals in Los Angeles, Oakland and Florida. His tenure with the VPA begins on January 19, 2021.“I am delighted to be joining the Virginia Port Authority team in January,” Edwards said
Mahoney Named President and CEO of Westwood Shipping Lines
in the role. Stephenson will continue in a support role as Executive Advisor/General Counsel.Mahoney’s recent posts with Maersk include three years as President of Maersk in Canada and, more recently, he has been Vice President of the Automotive Industry in Florham Park, N.J.He began his transportation industry career in sales with Sea-Land in Boston, and later transitioned into sales management and trade management roles with OOCL in Long Beach, Pleasanton, and Atlanta. He returned to Sea-Land in Charlotte. After Maersk's acquisition of Sea-Land, his roles included sales management and trade
CII Announces Three New Directors
SeaCube, one of the largest global container leasing companies. He is a graduate of the State University of NY Maritime College. • Mike Wilson is CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management, the leading cooperative chassis pool manager in the U.S. He has a 30-plus-year career in the transportation industry in international shipping, including senior positions around the world. He is the 2018 recipient of the Connie Award given in Newark, NJ by CII.CII's other new officers are Sue Coffey of The Northwest Seaport Alliance, first vice president; Mike DiVirgilio, second vice president; Anne
Ruhl Named CEO of Algoma
the management team can continue the work we began together to build Algoma’s position in the global short sea market.”Ruhl joined Algoma in November of 2015 as Senior Vice-President, Technical and became Chief Operating Officer in 2017. Mr. Ruhl has over 30 years experience in the transportation industry, including 20 years in marine transportation. Prior to joining Algoma, Ruhl was Managing Director of CN’s marine divisions. Currently, Ruhl has commercial responsibility for Algoma’s domestic businesses, as well as oversight of its operations both domestically and globally.In
Laino Named Chembulk CCO
Steve Laino its Chief Commercial Officer, based out of the Southport office and responsible for all facets of our commercial strategy worldwide, including chartering, projects and client relations. Laino comes to Chembulk with more than two decades of diverse experience in the maritime transportation industry, with experience in the chemical tanker sector. Laino has held roles in operations both at sea and ashore, in commercial capacities as a tanker broker, projects broker and shipowner. Most recently, Laino held the role of Chief Operating Officer of Chemical Transportation Group
#BTC100 History
;Buster” Bouchard), the company builds three 20,000 barrel oil barges and three accompanying tugboats, which ran the New York State Barge Canal. The construction of these vessels would then, in the years that followed, lead to Buster’s position as a prominent figure within the oil transportation industry. #BTC100 The July 2018 edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News will feature a special “Bouchard Transportation Co. Celebrates 100 Years” magazine. For more information contact: Greg Trauthwein, [email protected], t. 516-810-7405.
