APM Terminals Bahrain, the operating company of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the appointment of Matthew Luckhurst as its new managing director effective July 2.

 

He takes over from Chief Financial Officer and interim Managing Director Farooq Zuberi who assumed the role after the previous Managing Director resigned for personal reasons.  

 

Luckhurst, a British national, joins APM Terminals from his current role as Vice President for Container Shipping at Milaha, based in Qatar. 

 

His previous roles include Vice President of Bahri Logistics in Saudi Arabia and Managing Director United Africa Feeder Line out of Mauritius.

 

Additionally, Luckhurst held multiple roles with P&O Nedlloyd and Maersk Line, across East Africa, Indonesia, Korea and Japan, as well as a short role with Kuehne & Nagel in Kenya.

 

Welcoming Luckhurst into the fold, APM Terminals’ Managing Director for Asia and the Middle East Jon Goldner, said: "He brings valuable commercial and business development flare and extensive leadership experience across the Middle East. He has a strong background in the maritime sector and its related operations and is the perfect candidate to propel APM Terminal Bahrain’s future growth."

 

APM Terminals Bahrain, as the operator of the state-of-the-art Khalifa Bin Salman Port, connects the kingdom to the world through its highly efficient operations and modern infrastructure, empowering businesses to fulfil consumer needs. 

 

It is a publicly-listed company incorporated in Bahrain with 64% of its shares owned by APM Terminals B.V. (Netherlands), a subsidiary of AP Moller-Maersk, 16% by Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (Holdings) Company and remaining 20% by various corporate and individual shareholders.

 

APM Terminals operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks, uniquely positioned to help both shipping lines and landside customers grow their businesses and achieve better supply chain efficiency, flexibility, and dependability.

 

"Bahrain is a key market within our network, and we are confident that Luckhurst has the necessary skills to deliver the best results to our valuable customers in the region," he added.-TradeArabia News Service