The port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Todd Rives as vice president and chief commercial officer.
Rives will succeed Robert Landry, who is retiring after 31 years with Port Nola.
According to the port, Rives’ maritime strategic business development and leadership experience will help the port realise current and future growth opportunities.
Most recently, Rives served as CMA CGM’s vice president for marine sourcing, managing USD1.7 billion in US maritime operations.
Labour strikes at some of Canada’s key ports have led to considerable disruptions across North America, affecting both coasts and stalling billions in trade.
Bjørnar Bukholm has rejoined ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen as chief financial officer (cfo) and executive vice president (evp).
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concern about the European Commission’s plans for the future EU budget.
Enrico Farneti will become managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy) in November.
Trans Global Projects Group (TGP) has appointed Panos Patsadas as global chartering manager.
After 16 years at Sevenstar Yacht Transport, Jay ‘Woody’ Durham will retire from the company.
