LOS ANGELES—Jon Slangerup has resigned as the CEO of the Port of Long Beach. Slangerup has served as CEO of the port since June of 2014, and has led the port through a period of historic growth and cargo volumes. He is leaving the firm to serve as the chairman and CEO of an unnamed aviation technology company. Slangerup will serve as CEO at the port until October 28.
Slangerup led the Port during some historic moments, including the historic congestion challenge that affected the San Pedro Bay port; the port's $4 billion, 10-year capital improvement plan; and the arrival of the 18,000-TEU megaship, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin. During the congestion challenge in early 2015, he worked with stakeholders to find a solution in half the anticipated timeline. In the months following the return of port operations, the port had strongest cargo record in more than a century. Milestones like the delivery of the Benjamin Franklin has also helped to lead the port to record-breaking cargo volumes, and the $4 billion improvement plan will ensure the port remains a top port in the world.
The Port of Long Beach declined to comment about the move or the future of the port's leadership; however, the port's Lee Peterson provided GlobeSt.com with commentary from Mayor Garcetti. “Moving forward, the Port is facing some real challenges. We are all working together to address the Hanjin Shipping Line bankruptcy, and to address changes in the global trade and shipping industry. New supercarriers are replacing older, smaller ships, and ports across the world are having to adjust and rebuild quickly to accommodate them,” says Garcetti. “Thanks to major infrastructure improvements at the port, we are going to be ready to receive the biggest ships in the world, and will remain highly competitive.”
The Board of Harbor Commissioners is currently filling the CEO position at the port. While there is no information available about potential candidates, they are looking for someone that will continue Slangerup's progress of making the port into a global leader and in forging strong partnerships with the City of Long Beach and residents.
Slangerup will assume his next role on October 31, 2017.
LOS ANGELES—Jon Slangerup has resigned as the CEO of the Port of Long Beach. Slangerup has served as CEO of the port since June of 2014, and has led the port through a period of historic growth and cargo volumes. He is leaving the firm to serve as the chairman and CEO of an unnamed aviation technology company. Slangerup will serve as CEO at the port until October 28.
Slangerup led the Port during some historic moments, including the historic congestion challenge that affected the San Pedro Bay port; the port's $4 billion, 10-year capital improvement plan; and the arrival of the 18,000-TEU megaship, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin. During the congestion challenge in early 2015, he worked with stakeholders to find a solution in half the anticipated timeline. In the months following the return of port operations, the port had strongest cargo record in more than a century. Milestones like the delivery of the Benjamin Franklin has also helped to lead the port to record-breaking cargo volumes, and the $4 billion improvement plan will ensure the port remains a top port in the world.
The Port of Long Beach declined to comment about the move or the future of the port's leadership; however, the port's Lee Peterson provided GlobeSt.com with commentary from Mayor Garcetti. “Moving forward, the Port is facing some real challenges. We are all working together to address the Hanjin Shipping Line bankruptcy, and to address changes in the global trade and shipping industry. New supercarriers are replacing older, smaller ships, and ports across the world are having to adjust and rebuild quickly to accommodate them,” says Garcetti. “Thanks to major infrastructure improvements at the port, we are going to be ready to receive the biggest ships in the world, and will remain highly competitive.”
The Board of Harbor Commissioners is currently filling the CEO position at the port. While there is no information available about potential candidates, they are looking for someone that will continue Slangerup's progress of making the port into a global leader and in forging strong partnerships with the City of Long Beach and residents.
Slangerup will assume his next role on October 31, 2017.
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