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Dina Aryan-Zahlan, a veteran Port of Los Angeles engineer and infrastructure development expert, has been named Deputy Executive Director of Development at the nation’s busiest container port. Aryan-Zahlan replaces Antonio Gioiello, who retired earlier this year. “Dina is an inspiring leader and dedicated public servant who consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Port… Read More
Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho has been appointed by Ambassador Katherine Tai to the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade, which offers local and state government input to USTR on issues and priorities involving global trade and development. “I am honored and excited to offer my insights from the Port of… Read More
Callan Marine’s Construction Division is thrilled to announce one of our latest projects: The City of Corpus Marina Project. We’re gearing up for a transformation that includes the demolition of four existing docks at the Corpus Christi Marina and the dredging of the Marina basin. Source
Supply chain solutions leader Dennis White has been elevated to vice president of brokerage, leading Crowley’s growth strategy in the sector. White’s appointment is another important step in Crowley’s expanding land transportation strategy and will play a key role in transforming the company into a leading solutions provider for land transportation services in North America… Read More
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic leadership. Melvin received the Leading Woman award for her commitment to working across party lines and working to create more economic opportunities in… Read More
Theodore, Ala., based aluminum boat specialist Silver Ships has recently promoted Jason Powers to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Powers, who has been a member of the Silver Ships team for more than 25 years, previously held the role of director of business development As COO, Powers will direct daily production operations alongside the executive… Read More
Consolidated Chassis Management LLC, a leading manager of marine chassis pools in the U.S., announced today its acquisition by funds managed by the Transportation Infrastructure strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). CCM has been owned since its inception by the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association, Inc. (“OCEMA”), an association of 10 major international container… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA introduces Chris Orlowski as the company’s vice president of engineering. In this role, he leads a team of over 350 engineers, naval architects, designers, and other engineering support staff. Orlowski directs the management of multiple engineering functions, including structural, mechanical, electrical and systems, integrated logistics support, naval architecture, and program engineering…. Read More
After years of legal wrangling over allegedly unlawful labor actions at an ICTSI-operated container terminal in Portland, Oregon, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has filed for bankruptcy. According to the National Labor Relations Board, ILWU organized slowdowns at ICTSI’s Portland terminal in order to damage ICTSI’s business and coerce the Port of Portland… Read More
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) reports third quarter 2023 earnings and provides an outlook for the full year and fourth quarter 2023. U.S. GAAP net income of $1.07 billion, or $0.79 diluted EPS, and adjusted net income of $1.18 billion, or $0.86 adjusted EPS, exceeded the June guidance range (see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below). Adjusted EBITDA of $2.22 billion also exceeded the June… Read More
For the first time, a Calista Shareholder is working for Brice Civil Constructors’ innovative dredging project to aid a major port in Louisiana. Anchorage resident Chad “Reno” Larue Jr. heard about the job opening from a family member who works for a Brice company owned by Calista. “He told me I’d be working on a dredge boat in… Read More
Virgin Voyages, the fledgling cruise company started by Richard Branson, initially faced rough seas. Its first two ships were to start sailing during the pandemic. Construction of a new terminal at the PortMiami hit delays. The company changed its name. But today, business is surging amid what may be a record year for the cruise… Read More
UPS Inc. said Thursday it has agreed to acquire MNX Global Logistics, a California company that specializes in time-critical shipments, notably in the health care field. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, is expected to close by the end of the year. MNX will function under the UPS Express Critical umbrella. UPS Express… Read More
The Jacksonville Port Authority board of directors unanimously elected attorney Daniel Bean as chair and voted on additional officers effective Oct. 1, JaxPort announced Sept. 28. Bean is a founding partner at ABL Law and previously was executive partner in the Jacksonville office of Holland & Knight. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and received his… Read More
10 years of Tybee Island Maritime Academy means a decade of students getting hands on experience benefiting the community. Celebrating their students of all ages for their hard work. “This is my artwork” Students sharing projects they’ve worked on that are helping Tybee Island. One, includes an oyster reef restoration project that will combat erosion…. Read More