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2025 Newsletter week 10

Mar 08
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ORGANISATIONS

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European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) Rebrands as European Shipowners

On the occasion of its 60 years, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) becomes ECSA European Shipowners, reinforcing its role as the voice of the European shipping industry.

The organisation, which launched a new logo and visual identity, represents 22 European shipowners’ national associations, around 35% of the global fleet and all shipping segments from bulker carriers to container ships, tankers, gas carriers, ferries, cruise ships and offshore vessels.

The new name reflects the organisation’s commitment to raising awareness of European shipping’s key role to the continent’s energy, supply chain and food security.

Source: European Shipowners

Mar 08
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PEOPLE

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New Managing Director for Knud E. Hansen

On 1st March 2025, Denmark-based maritime consultancy KNUD E. HANSEN announced changes to its senior management structure.

The move sees Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as the company’s Managing Director.

The move to the new management structure is part of a planned process that has been taking place over the past months. During this time, Javier and Finn have worked very closely together in order to facilitate a smooth transition.

Finn, who has held the role of Managing Director at KNUD E. HANSEN since 2003, will remain with the company. His focus will now be on coordinating the company’s operations in the United States.

Laurent Devulder Appointed as the New CEO of Port Boulogne Calais

On Friday, 28 February 2025, the Board of Directors of Port Boulogne Calais appointed Laurent Devulder as CEO, succeeding Benoît Rochet, who has taken over as Chairman of the Executive Board of HAROPA Port.

Tone Wille is the New Chair of the Board at Norled

Tone Wille succeeds Elisabeth Grieg, who has held this position since 2019.

Source: Norled on Linkedin

Red Funnel Announces New Operations Director to Enhance Service Excellence

Following a rigorous recruitment process, Red Funnel has announced the appointment of a new Operations Director.

Neil Chapman, (former MD of Hovertravel) will join the business in May 2025.

Source: Red Funnel

New CEO for Port of Trelleborg

Malin Collin was appointed as new CEO of the Port of Trelleborg in November 2024. She replaces CEO Jörgen Nilsson, who has chosen to move on to new challenges. Collin started this week.

Mar 08
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IMAGE CARDS

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Baleària and Axpo Iberia have taken a major step in maritime decarbonisation by supplying bioLNG to RUSADIR and MARGARITA SALAS from Enagás terminals in Huelva and Barcelona. These pioneering operations prove the viability of green corridors between European ports and beyond. A milestone in sustainable shipping, powered by certified bioLNG.

TT Line’s SPIRIT OF TASMANIA IV will return to Hobart after failed charter attempts in Scotland, with its sister ship SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V now considered for lease, according to Transport Minister Eric Abetz. The second RMC newbuild begins sea trials next month, but neither ship can enter service until early 2027 when the new East Devonport terminal is ready.

Source: DCN