October 2nd Luncheon

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11:30 AM – Registration & Networking
12:00 PM – Lunch
12:20 PM – Speaker starts
01:00 PM – Luncheon concludes

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Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport
(formerly Regency Hyatt Hotel – IAH)
425 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77060

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October 2nd Luncheon

2024 Carrier Panel
Topic: Resilience & Reinvention

Moderator:
Dennis Mottola

Panelists:
Henrik Hansen – General Manager at AAL Shipping
Anders Hyrup – President of JSI Alliance
Paul Hicks – Commercial Sales at Wallenius Wilhelmsen

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Dennis Mottola – Consultant at Mottola Global Logistics LLC

Dennis is the owner and lead Project Logistics Consultant of Mottola Global Logistics LLC which provides customized supply chain/logistics related assessment and solutions support services that assist client shippers, LSPs, or other related entities in being the best at what they do. His career in Supply Chain and Global Logistics leadership spans experience in both shipper logistics management and as a provider of logistics services. He was most recently employed full-time by Bechtel Corporation where he performed a variety of roles and responsibilities over his twenty-one years with the company including corporate global leadership of the Logistics, Expediting, and Supplier Quality functions. Dennis earned a Business Logistics degree from Penn State University, in addition to completing various university executive programs and professional certifications over his career. He participates in several Supply Chain and Logistics industry organizations and thought leadership activities including ECMC, Breakbulk Americas, HLPFI, The Journal of Commerce, and serves on the advisory boards for HMAA, the University of Houston, Lone Star College, and Houston Community College supply chain/logistics programs.

Our Panelists

Henrik Hansen – General Manager at AAL Shipping

Henrik is responsible for the strategic development of AAL Americas, overseeing the premium multipurpose project heavy lift carrier’s operations and commercial activity across the continent, and managing its busy schedule of regular monthly cargo sailings into and out of the region.

Henrik began his shipping career in 1984 In Denmark and progressed through the commercial and chartering ranks of several well-known global carriers in both Europe and the US, before joining AAL in 2015 as Commercial Manager.

In October 2022, Henrik was promoted to General Manager of the entire Americas continent and has spearheaded AAL’s development into one of the most prolific and trusted multipurpose project heavy lift carriers.

Anders Hyrup – President of JSI Alliance

Anders Hyrup has worked in commercial roles for well-established European Ship Owners in the Multi-Purpose and Heavy Lift market for the past 25+ years. He joined the German heavy-lift carrier, SAL Heavy Lift in 2012, and by 2018 took the position of President of SAL Heavy Lift Inc – the US subsidiary of SAL. Today Anders holds the position of Vice President Sales & Projects USA of the JSI Alliance (USA), the commercial joint-venture between Jumbo Shipping, SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine, where he oversees the commercial activities with all clients based in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

JSI Alliance stands for global sea logistics of all types of heavy lift, breakbulk, and project cargo. As a commercial joint-venture between Jumbo Shipping, SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine, the JSI Alliance unites sales teams and fleets, with 22 offices worldwide and a fleet of more than 50 advanced multipurpose and heavy lift vessels capable of handling loads up to 3000t SWL. Our united team of experienced people – commercial, engineering, project management, QHSE – work closely together to provide clients, whether they are EPCs, brokers, forwarders, OEMs, energy companies, or others, with a partnering mentality, expert advice, and ultimately safely delivered goods. JSI Alliance: stronger together.

 

Paul Hicks – Key & Liner Sales

Paul Hicks has been in the maritime industry for 35 years in both operations and commercial roles. His experience includes 20+ years in container carrier operations and sales with Evergreen, Maersk and CP Ships. He then transitioned into breakbulk world working for a charter/broker called Navex. And finally, the past 10+ years he’s been a commercial manager for breakbulk cargos with ro/ro carries Hoegh Autoliners and currently, Wallenius Wilhelmsen. This varied background provides a unique perspective on the various carrier options with breakbulk cargoes. Paul has been involved in various maritime associations as a member of the West Gulf Maritime Association, HCBFFA, and currently serves on the board of ITMA as Program’s Director. He is also a licensed Real Estate Broker, so his sales experience is on both land and sea. Paul is married with two grown children and loves to travel with his wife Sherene.

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