Marine intelligence software provider Esgian has appointed Gustav Heiberg as its senior vice president and head of the shipping department.
Heiberg brings more than 20 years of shipping and international business experience to the role. Esgian said he would be a valuable asset to further develop its unique offering within the ro-ro and multipurpose shipping space.
Heiberg replaces Stian Omli, who recently became chief commercial officer at CFARER - A DNV Company.
Stian Omli has joined maritime software as a service (Saas) firm CFARER - A DNV Company, as chief commercial officer.
Norway-based service performance and benchmarking analyst Esgian is partnering with the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), and its Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC) working group, to support its latest emissions transparency initiative.
After years of tight capacity and high rates, the global ro-ro shipping market is entering a new phase marked by rising vessel deliveries, growing competition and weakening demand – particularly for electric vehicles. Mike Bryant reports.
Aiming for deeper engagement with Pacific countries, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has opened a regional presence office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji.
Thomas Bek has been appointed ceo of Blue Water Shipping. He succeeds Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who is leaving the transport and logistics group after seven years.
Hanseatic Global Terminals launched its Latin American arm at the start of August, marking the brand’s first-ever regional expansion.
