BIMCO has named Nikolaus H. Schües as its president, succeeding Sabrina Chao of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings who has completed her two-year term.
Schües is ceo of Reederei F. Laeisz and is a member of the presidential committee at the German Shipowners Association, deputy chairman of the UK P&I Club, member of the Norwegian Hull Club Committee, and member of the board of directors of the German Shipowners’ Defence Association.
He said: “One of my key priorities over the next two years is for BIMCO to be a strong force within the area of digitalisation and optimisation of shipping. I believe it is crucial that we focus on the solutions that can help us advance today, and not fall in into the trap of focusing exclusively on the right fuels of tomorrow. Our industry has digital solution ready to go, which can cut our carbon footprint now. I see tremendous potential in helping the industry implement such solutions and making shipping greener in the process.”
