January 8 - Rob van Dijk has been appointed general manager of Broekman Breakbulk Terminals (Distriport).
Dijk replaces Rik Pek, who was promoted to managing director, breakbulk terminals at Broekman Logistics in 2015.
Over the past few years, Dijk has held various management positions at Van Doorn Container Depot, Kramer Group and Waalhaven Group.
Ro-ro carrier Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) have signed a 20-year terminal agreement consolidating the company’s port and logistics operations at the port of Brunswick.
USA-based Maxim Crane Works has appointed Larry Lis as the company’s chief operations officer.
Houston Community College (HCC) has partnered with Fracht Group to launch an international freight forwarding apprenticeship programme.
Blue Water Shipping has relocated and expanded its facilities in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a new office, modern warehouse and an additional laydown area.
Shipping group Maersk has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to build a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at the Mokpo New Port Hinterland Complex in South Korea.
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Joe Kramek as its president and ceo, succeeding John Butler who retires at the end of July.
