In his new role, Clive will be responsible for delivering exceptional services to ISS customers and ensuring optimal operational performance in the region.  Prior to joining ISS he was Ports Liaison Policy Lead for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

A Master Mariner, Clive has also worked as a Port Director for Poole Harbour and as a General Manager for part of the Associated British Ports (ABP) group of companies where he was responsible for delivering a range of operational management, strategy and HR objectives. During his earlier career as a Ships Captain he worked in a variety of senior roles on oil tankers, passenger cruise liners, ferries and hovercraft before coming ashore in 1992.

Based in Southampton, Clive will report to Simon Edsall, Executive Vice President, Europe & North Africa Operations. Said Simon Edsall: “I am very pleased to welcome Clive. His breadth of experience both on and offshore and in operational performance, team leadership and customer relationships will greatly enhance our team.”

Participants in the ceremony included ACT’s chairman and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Chief Commissioner H.E. Dr. Kamel Mahadin, Mr. Peder Sondergaard, APM Terminals Africa–Middle East Regional CEO, ADC CEO H.E. Eng. Ghassan Ghanem, ACT’s CEO Soren Hansen, as well as other members of the ACT management team.

Speaking at the event, ACT’s Chairman and ASEZA Chief Commissioner H.E. Dr. Kamel Mahadin, said the berth expansion project “is an important step for the city of Aqaba which will boost local investment. The expansion contributes to higher productivity and port capacity for shipping lines to expand trade”.  Aqaba is a city centrally positioned in the Levant, and a safe socio-political environment. The expansion comes at a strategic time as trade volumes are expected to increase and the Iraq market grows.  He further added that the ongoing development of the terminal’s facilities fall in line with ACT’s expansion plans, emphasizing  the company’s commitment to the best service levels for  customers.

APM Terminals Regional CEO, Mr. Peder Sondergaard noted the strong partnership between ACT and Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and significant market potential.  “Aqaba is strategically located at the crossroads of four countries and three continents. Our USD 140 million investment in the port reflects our strategic plan to create a trade center for the Red Sea and Middle East inland destinations”.

In his welcoming remarks at the event, Mr. Soren Hansen stated “This is the first step of our expansion program, completed on schedule and a major step forward in our goal to double the port’s capacity and become a new regional shipping hub.”  

Hansen further pointed out that this development is expected to increase the terminal’s annual capacity to 1.5 million TEUs and bolster the terminal’s throughput capacity. Furthermore, the new cranes can handle a reach of 22 rows capable of handling the largest containerships entering global trade with 30 moves per hour.  The port can work three ships simultaneously.

ACT recorded a 16 percent increase in 2012 container throughput to 833,000 TEU. 

The terminal is known as Teluk Lamong Multipurpose Terminal which developed in order to improve capacity of Port of Tanjung Perak, Surabaya. Teluk Lamong Multipurpose Terminal is designed as a government strategic program implied on Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development (MP3EI). This terminal will be operated for international and domestic container and international dry bulk handling. “Pelindo III believes that Teluk Lamong Multipurpose Terminal will be operated in 2014” explains Djarwo Surjanto , President/Director.

This most efficient type of vessel, will call for the first time at DCT Gdansk during her maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. DCT Gdansk is extremely honored with the Maersk Line decision and is looking forward to serve their brand new super vessels. DCT Gdansk is thanking Maersk Line for their trust and confidence in their facility.

‘Implementation of the first direct deep-sea ocean container service to the Baltic Sea truly revolutionized the market and now the deployment of the 18.000 TEU vessels confirms it” – comments Jean-Jacques Moyson, Chief Commercial Officer, DCT Gdansk. “The choice of Maersk Line is a great privilege and an opportunity for Poland, the Polish economy, and the whole Baltic Sea Region. The combination of the economy of scale offered by these vessels and the geographical location allowing to bring the cargo closest to final destination, pays off.’

Triple-E vessels were already expected for a while. They are not only unique due to their size (400 m of length, 59 m wide and 73 m high), but also due to their efficiency and the cost optimization they offer. “Maersk Line is widely known for maintaining the highest industry standards, which therefore comes with certain productivity expectations from the shipping lines. This decision is seen as a confirmation that the service provided by DCT Gdansk is top quality and very satisfactory and it is self-explanatory DCT will even improve this service level in the future ” – adds Capt. Jedrzej Mierzewski, DCT Chief Operations Officer.