The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has named Forth Ports chief executive Charles Hammond as its new chairman following the forthcoming departure of Associated British Ports’ James Cooper from the industry.
Additionally, Jerry Hopkinson, chief operating officer of PD Ports, will take over the vice chair ...
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