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Port of Corpus Christi Appoints Kent Britton as CEO, Following Competitive Nationwide Search

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – After a rigorous three-month search that contemplated candidates from across the country and industry, the Port of Corpus Christi Commission voted in a special meeting on September 6 to promote Chief Financial Officer Kent Britton to the position of full-time Chief Executive Officer. Britton has served as Interim CEO since June… Read More

Maersk strengthens offering with two new fulfilment centres in Central America and the Caribbean

World ,

Maersk reinforces its presence as a logistics integrator in Latin America with the inauguration of a 14,000 sqm fulfilment centre in the municipality of Funza in Colombia and a 3,500 sqm fulfilment centre in Panama, the second one located in Panama Pacifico logistics park. Bogota, Colombia – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) strengthens its presence in… Read More

Acertus acquires vehicle transporter RCG Logistics

MO, United States

Automotive logistics-as-a-service platform Acertus announced Tuesday its acquisition of transportation provider and vehicle resale company RCG Logistics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition positions Acertus as a comprehensive platform capable of serving a wide range of vehicle types and offerings as the global automotive market is forecast to grow at a compound… Read More

Former South Carolina Ports executive joins Charleston engineering firm

SC, United States

Davis & Floyd Inc., an engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm, has hired Marion Bull as director of business development. Bull will promote the firm’s strategic plan of focusing on client service and growing its brand across the Southeast, a Davis & Floyd news release stated. He is based in the firm’s Charleston office. “We… Read More

Ørsted earnings call rattles US offshore wind prospects

United States

Orsted executives said they may be forced to write down the value of their planned U.S. offshore wind energy projects by $2 billion, in an Aug. 30 earnings call.  That news led to a 25 percent drop in Ørsted’s stock price. It’s an ominous escalation of bad news for U.S. offshore wind development, beset by… Read More

Ørsted announces anticipated impairments on its US portfolio, continues to progress projects

United States

As part of the continued maturation and a pre-final investment decision (FID) review of its near-term US offshore development projects, Ørsted has assessed the aggregate adverse impacts relating to the supply chain, lack of favorable progress in Investment Tax Credit (ITC) guidance, and increased interest rates, which affect its US portfolio. The Ocean Wind 1,… Read More

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

World ,

Caspar Nuijten – Appointed as CEO of Bennet & Boss

The New Orleans Times Picayune has named Canal Barge Company as one of the “Top Work Places in Greater New Orleans” for 2023!

LA, United States

Thank you to every CBC employee in the Greater New Orleans area for your honest feedback and getting Canal Barge Company to the top once again. You are solution providers, innovators, partners, and responsible citizens who are central to the company’s success. Each and every day you prove our core tenet that people make the… Read More

Birdon Group Appoints Kevin Mooney and Ronald Rábago to Board

United States

Birdon has further strengthened its U.S. Board of Outside Directors through the recent election of two members with extensive backgrounds with U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard shipbuilding and ship repair. Kevin Mooney and Ronald Rábago, (Rear Admiral, USCG-Ret.) have agreed to serve as Chairperson and Member, respectively. “Kevin and Ron will provide invaluable insight and guidance… Read More

Equinor acquires stake in Bayou Bend CCS Project

TX, United States

Equinor has acquired a 25 percent interest in Bayou Bend CCS LLC, positioned to be one of the largest US carbon capture and storage projects located along the Gulf Coast in Southeast Texas. “Commercial CCS solutions are critical for hard-to-abate industries to meet their climate ambitions while maintaining their activity. Entering Bayou Bend strengthens our… Read More

WIMOs names Liz Dassouki development director

LA, United States

WIMOS (Women in Maritime Operations) has named Compass Maritime broker Elizabeth (Liz) Dassouki as its new development director, serving the WIMOs national board and the organization as a whole. In this role she will assist the organization in growing membership — including individuals, businesses, and other non-profit associations. Additionally, she will be involved in standing up junior… Read More

Conrad Shipyard Awarded Ferry Contract

LA, United States

Conrad Shipyard, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority (“PRMTA”) for the construction of four (4) Cargo and Passenger Ferry Vessels. The ferries, designed to carry 300 passengers and 300 short tons of cargo, will operate between the Municipality of Ceiba and the… Read More

Athena Acquires American Vibracore Services

NC, United States

Athena is excited to announce the acquisition of American Vibracore Services. The acquisition includes the 77-foot MV Thunderforce and several vibracore systems that will enhance Athena’s already robust sediment sampling capabilities and will greatly extend our operating range. This will give Athena unmatched capability for collecting vibracore sediment samples in any aquatic setting throughout the… Read More

Danos Moves Into Coastal Restoration Work

LA, United States

Danos has expanded its portfolio to offer coastal restoration services to customers throughout the Gulf South, the company said in a press release. In addition to providing the materials and workforce to restore or replace barriers in marine environments, the company is producing and installing artificial reefs tailored to the local habitat. Most recently, Danos… Read More

Harun Duzgoren Appointed Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Americas at Inchcape Shipping Services

United States

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has announced the appointment of Harun Duzgoren as the Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Americas, effective 1 September 2023. ISS believes that Duzgoren will offer a plethora of cross-functional skills to his new post, owing to his 23 years of managerial experience in the global maritime services business. Prior… Read More

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