DP World names new GCC CEO: UAE ports giant DP World has appointed Ahmed Yousef Al-Hassan (LinkedIn) as chief executive officer and managing director for the GCC. Al-Hassan will lead the group’s regional portfolio, including ports, terminals, logistics, marine services, and trade solutions. Al-Hassan previously served as chief financial officer for DP World’s GCC business and earlier led finance for the company’s Asia Pacific operations.

The ports giant recently shuffled its leadership team, appointing longtime executive Yuvraj Narayan as group CEO, with the former CFO stepping into the role after Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigned.

Noatum picks new VP for Global Ocean Freight: Noatum Logistics has tapped Joachim Schaut (LinkedIn) as senior vice president for Global Ocean Freight. Schaut previously held leadership roles at DB Schenker and DSV and brings over 20 years of experience in ocean freight operations and carrier relations.

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