Names & News
April 1, 2007
NYK Promotes Keller
NYK Line (North America) has promoted Peter Keller to the position of president and corporate officer of the Japanese carrier’s board, starting April 1. Keller is currently executive vice president and COO of NYK Line (North America).
SEKO Appoints Fitzgerald
SEKO, a global provider of freight forwarding and logistics solutions, has appointed John A. Fitzgerald as Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this position, Fitzgerald will be responsible for the overall management of SEKO’s sales and marketing efforts, including its strategic clients.
Lowe’s Cos. Awards Horizon Lines
The Home Improvement Transportation Division of Lowe’s Cos. has awarded Horizon Lines with its most prestigious honor, The 2006 Platinum Carrier Award for the highest levels of delivered service. This is the sixth consecutive year Horizon Lines has been honored by Lowe’s.
RailAmerica Taps Giles
John Giles has been named the new CEO for short line rail operator RailAmerica. Previously, Giles served as president and chief executive of Great Lakes Transportation. He has 35 years of experience in the transportation industry.
Nelson Named Advisor to TradeBeam
TradeBeam, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand Global Trade Management (GTM) software and services, has announced that David Nelson has been named as an advisor to the company. In this role, Nelson will provide strategic feedback to TradeBeam’s automotive industry initiatives.
New CEO for Werner Enterprises
Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises has promoted Gregory L. Werner to CEO, replacing his father and company founder Clarence L. “C.L.” Werner, who will remain as chairman of the board. The younger Werner joined the company in 1997.
JAXPORT Promotes Peek
The Jacksonville Port Authority has promoted Robert A. Peek to director of marketing development. Peek had previously served as communications director in the port’s external affairs office for 11 years.
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