With his team, he will focus on improving the customer experience by offering a more personalised service and ensuring a deep understanding of individual customer needs.

Prior to joining UASC, Sandlin held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Service for the Americas at Hapag-Lloyd America, Inc. where he was responsible for the commercial organisation. Preceding this, he held several managerial positions with Danzas, BAX Global, and Expeditors. Sandlin holds a Masters in Logistics from Georgia Tech and a Bachelors degree in Economics.

Sandlin observed, “We recognise that there is a gap in high quality service in the liner shipping marketplace today. UASC aims to close this gap by ensuring our customers get proactive communication, timely and accurate documentation and invoices, and swift problem resolution. We will develop trust and open communication with current and potential clients based on a solid foundation of reliable execution and excellent people. It is by doing this that UASC will become the high service alternative in liner shipping.”

Mr. Uffe Østergaard, Chief Commercial Officer at UASC added, “We are delighted to welcome Stuart to the global leadership team alongside his North America role, his deep knowledge of the industry and strong leadership skills will play a very active role in shaping UASC’s global commercial strategy.”

PSA and RP will work together to incorporate content on port operations, planning and logistics in the curriculum of both the Diploma in Industrial and Operations Management and Diploma in Supply Chain Management taught at RP. There will also be a PSA-themed laboratory with visual displays that will enable students to gain a deeper insight into the port’s operations and IT planning and deployment systems.

Outstanding students who wish to pursue a career in the port industry after they graduate from RP can apply for a PSA scholarship.

“PSA is expanding its operations and our future terminals will feature more intelligent and automated systems. The MOU with Republic Polytechnic is part of our continuing efforts to build and strengthen win-win partnerships with institutes of higher learning by bridging and developing competencies in terminal operations. This will also create opportunities for students to pursue and develop careers with PSA and related industries,” said Mr Oh Bee Lock, Head of Group Technology, PSA International and Chief Operating Officer, PSA Singapore Terminals.

Mr Seto Lok Yin, RP’s Deputy Principal (Industry Services) said, “Republic Polytechnic is very honoured to partner PSA, a global leader in port management, to prepare students for exciting careers in port operations. Under this partnership, our students will continue to undergo internship at PSAterminals and be mentored in fields such as port operations, logistics and  planning. Students will also benefit from realistic case studies provided by PSA as part of their curriculum, ensuring that they are ready to contribute to the sector upon graduation.”

The MOU will also aim to enhance capability development and knowledge sharing through seminars, workshops and other platforms jointly organised by PSA and RP for teaching staff and students.