Top21-30:Most Influential People in Shipping Industry

2015-01-12

21.Peter G. Livanos, GasLog

Pedigree player moves on LNG and VLCCs. Peter G. Livanos has a rich pedigree in shipping but is emerging as even more of a key mover in liquefied natural gas shipping and the big tanker sector.

22.Doug McMillon, Walmart

  

While not wielding direct influence in containerised shipping, Walmart’s supply chain is crucial for transpacific box volumes. Stoking the engines of global capitalism and trade is Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer and largest user of containerised ocean shipping and a fleet of 5,000-plus containerships that transport consumer goods worldwide.

23. Saverys family, Compagnie Maritime Belge

    

A swashbuckling purchase is the talk of the town. The Saverys family retains its position of influence in the shipping elite through its control of the Compagnie Maritime Belge group, running bulk carrier operator Bocimar and listed very large crude carrier specialist Euronav.

24.Grahaeme Henderson, Shell

        

A quiet year can still be a busy one, with regulatory and safety issues at the fore for shipping boss. Shell remains on top when it comes to the world of shipping liquefied natural gas, although competition is high and there are some regulatory concerns.

25.George Prokopiou, Dynagas

          

2014 was all about stability for one of Greece’s most expansion-minded shipowners. George Prokopiou has long been one of Greece’s most expansion-minded shipowners but 2014 was all about stability. Hence Mr Prokopiou stays more or less steady in our rankings.

26. Murilo Ferreira, Vale

              

Influential Vale chief executive made a game-changing deal with Cosco Group. Murilo Ferreira, chief executive of Vale, managed finally to broker a compromise deal with China this year that finally allows the miner’s fleet of the world’s biggest bulk carriers to discharge their iron ore cargo at the country’s ports.

27.Shri Mukesh Ambani, Reliance

                

India’s richest man shows innovative flair as Reliance opts for very large ethane carriers. Reliance’s leader retains a high ranking in the Top 100 as the company shows innovative flair with its order this year for six so-called very large ethane carriers at South Korean yard Samsung Heavy Industries.

28.Saadé family, CMA CGM

                    

French line ends 2014 with a takeover and strong financial performance as it prepares for Ocean Three after P3 setback. Jacques Saadé and his family ended 2014 with a flourish after suffering what appeared to be a considerable setback in the summer when the P3 Network with Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co was rejected by China. The top two decided to team up together, excluding the French line from a smaller, less ambitious alliance.

29.Henning Oldendorff, Oldendorff Carriers

                      

Newbuilding programme could add 70 ships to a 500-strong fleet. Henning Oldendorff is the majority shareholder of privately held, German-based industrial shipping giant Oldendorff Carriers, with an annual turnover believed to be between $4bn and $5bn.

30.Yasumi Kudo, NYK

                          

President of the shipping giant has had another busy year. Nippon Yusen Kaisha president Yasumi Kudo has had another busy year.

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