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Ports of Indiana appoints Kristin Brier to lead statewide planning, sustainability initiatives

IN, United States

Ports of Indiana has hired Kristin Brier in the newly created role of Vice President of Integrated Planning & Sustainable Development. Brier most recently served as Multimodal Director at the Indiana Department of Transportation and has worked at INDOT and Indiana Department of Environmental Management for more than 20 years in roles involving freight, multimodal… Read More

Manson Construction Co. General Superintendent David Nielsen Wins 2024 Golden Beaver Supervision Award

WA, United States

Seattle, Washington – Manson Construction Co. is proud to announce that General Superintendent David “Dave” Nielsen has been recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Golden Beaver Supervision Award. A Manson employee since 1976, Dave Nielsen has more than four decades of demonstrated leadership in the marine construction industry. He specializes in large-scale, complex marine… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Commander Promoted to Brigadier General

VA, United States

Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General during a ceremony here Jan. 16. Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presided over the ceremony. “It’s truly an honor to… Read More

Jonathan Daniels Named to Head Maryland Port Administration

MD, United States

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has announced Jonathan Daniels as the new executive director of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration. Mr. Daniels is currently chief executive officer and director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., and has more than 30 years of port and economic development experience. He will begin… Read More

Svend Stenberg Mølholt Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Inchcape Shipping Services

World ,

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Svend Stenberg Mølholt as Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 9, 2024. With an impressive track record in driving sustainable business transformation and growth within the maritime and IT industry, Svend brings a wealth of expertise… Read More

Hamdi Mohamed Elected Port Commission President in Historic First

WA, United States

Mohamed becomes the first woman of color and immigrant Commission President in the history of the Port of Seattle since its founding in 1911 SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle Commission has elected Hamdi Mohamed Commission President for 2024. Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa will serve as Commission Vice President, with Commissioner Ryan Calkins serving as Commission… Read More

American Maritime Partnership Announces New Leadership Team – Jennifer Carpenter, Sara Fuentes, Jim Weakley

WA, United States

Jennifer Carpenter – First Female AMP President to lead new generation of organizational leadership WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Jennifer Carpenter takes the helm as president, and, in doing so, becomes the first woman to lead… Read More

Port Los Angeles Promotes Chris Brown To Chief Harbor Engineer

CA, United States

The Port of Los Angeles announces the appointment of Chris Brown to Chief Harbor Engineer, the lead position overseeing the Port’s Engineering Division. Brown replaces Dina Aryan-Zahlan, who was recently promoted to Deputy Executive Director of Development at America’s busiest port. As Chief Harbor Engineer, Brown will lead the planning, development and design of infrastructure… Read More

Clean Earth Names Liz Peterson as Chief Commercial Officer

PA, United States

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – (January 5, 2024) – Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI) and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, today announced that Liz Peterson will be appointed Chief Commercial Officer effective January 8, 2024. In this newly created role, Peterson will be responsible for all… Read More

Port Everglades’ Jonathan Daniels selected as Executive Director of the Port of Baltimore

MD, United States

Jonathan Daniels, who has led Port Everglades as CEO and port director since summer 2020, is moving to the top role at the Port of Baltimore. He is set to become executive director of the Maryland Port Administration and the Port of Baltimore Feb. 5. Brian Miller, deputy executive director for operations and logistics, has… Read More

Marine Corps Will Give 1st Lieutenants Shot at Promotion to Captain Without Selection Board

United States

Some junior officers in the Marine Corps will soon have an easier time promoting to the next rank, according to a recent service message. Beginning in October, first lieutenants, who previously required selection boards to review their files to promote to captain, will instead undergo a paperwork screening process to ensure that they are “fully qualified” to… Read More

American Commercial Barge Line Announces Steve Schappell as Senior Vice President of Logistics and Network Operations

IN, United States

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Schappell as Senior Vice President of Logistics and Network Operations. Schappell has served in this role on an interim basis since September, during which he has demonstrated collaborative and transformational leadership. ACBL selected Schappell over several highly qualified external… Read More

Errin Howard Joins IRPT as Career Development Program Director

MO, United States

I am excited to announce my new position as a consultant for Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) as the Career Development Program Director! In this role I will be working to expand IRPT’s career opportunities initiative into a career development program. IRPT’s Career Development Program, We Work the Waterways (WWW) focuses on four things:… Read More

Efforts to bring offshore wind projects to the coast

DE, United States

Offshore wind developer, U.S. Wind, is building its case, and touting the benefits of new projects to officials of Delaware’s coastal towns. Governor Carney previously announced U.S. Wind is currently negotiating a potential lease for 3R’s Beach in the Delaware Seashore State Park to use the land for two offshore wind projects. Locals in Rehoboth Beach have… Read More

Vincent DiCosimo to serve as Greater Houston Port Bureau chairman

TX, United States

The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Vincent DiCosimo, vice president of government affairs at Targa Resources, will assume the position of the chairman of the board on January 1, 2024. DiCosimo has served as first vice chairman on the Port Bureau’s board for the last three… Read More

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