WISTA Germany publishes a guide
HAMBURG. In early October 2026, WISTA Germany and the Verband Frauen zur See presented their joint Best Practice Guide, “Recruitment and Integration of Women on Board”, in Hamburg.
Personnel changes at shipping agents
02.12.2020
BREMEN. The SchiffsmaklerVereinigung für Küsten- und Seeschiffsbefrachter e. V. shipping agent association of Bremen voted in a new Management Board at its general assembly in October. The long-serving chairmen Uwe Meisner and Detlef Böse had previously given up their positions for age-related reasons. They were succeeded by Thorsten Fischer (1st Chaiperson, left) and Peter Langbein (2nd Chair person) in a unanimous vote. Frank Roelfs was appointed Secretary. Ulrike Rust remains in her role as Treasurer for the association.
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