WSC appoints Soren Toft and Randy Chen as new chair and vice chair

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Soren Toft and Randy Chen

By Alex Lennane

20/12/2024

MSC boss Soren Toft and Randy Chen, vice chairman of Wan Hai, have become chair and vice chair of the World Shipping Council (WSC).

The pair will serve a two-year term, effective immediately, succeeding Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, and Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE, who have completed their tenure.

WSC president Joe Kramek said: “I am looking forward to working with Soren Toft and Randy Chen in their new roles. Both are esteemed leaders with a proven track record of ...

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