Chamber of Shipping announces new president and vice president

In her inaugural address, the president described the stability of the industry’s operating environment as being of “paramount importance”, both in terms of tax and employment.

Michael Parker (chairman of CMA CGM – UK) ended his second successful spell as president and was thanked by his successor for his work over the past year. The new president acknowledged that carbon and sulphur emissions, anti-piracy measures, safety standards and industry training would continue to dominate as policy issues, and promised that “running through all work this year will be a true focus on the role of shipping and the maritime services cluster – and the benefits they bring to the UK economy.”

Mark Brownrigg, Director General of the Chamber said: “Today marks a moment in the Chamber’s history as our first female president is elected. Helen Deeble and Ken MacLeod are both exceptionally capable people and we look forward to working with them both this year.”