The Children’s Charities Association of Singapore extends support to their 6 member charities to cater to the needs of member charities’ disabled and less privileged children, ensuring that every physically and socially disadvantaged child is able to lead a normal childhood. Charities included are:

• Singapore Children’s Society
• The Singapore Association for the Deaf
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore
• Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore
• St. Andrew’s Mission Hospital
• Association for Person with Special Needs

As part of our continuing support, Ben Line Agencies Singapore and its staff made a total donation of SGD 2,140 to support this cause.

01 November 2018 – Global ship agency business WaterFront Maritime Services (WaterFront) has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Tormod Ognedal as its new Business Development Manager for Europe, to support the company’s continued growth and expansion.

After 17 years with Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) as Senior General Manager and having gained over 30 years experience in international shipping & logistics, Ognedal has been appointed to oversee the expansion of WaterFront’s client portfolio across Europe. Prior to his role at ISS, Ognedal worked for Barwil Agencies (now Wilhelmsen) as a Sales Manager.

Tormod will head up WaterFront’s business development and relationship management functions in Europe. He will work as an integral part of the WaterFront Business Development Team, which operates from strategic bases in Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai and Miami. Ognedal will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Terry Gidlow.

Speaking on his appointment, Ognedal commented:

The port agency business has changed a lot in the last few years, and there is huge demand from customers for their port agent to find new ways for adding value, ensuring best practice, delivering cost efficiencies and providing a first-class service. This demand for cost savings and synergies requires local knowledge, financial strength, local relationships and excellent teamwork, which is exactly what WaterFront provides.

By combining a really intuitive data management system and established networks with serious pedigree, WaterFront provides a new platform for delivering significant value to the market. In working as part of a global team, I will be able to maintain good relationships and work closely with business partners, owners, charterers, and traders, as well as crew and ship managers.

Terry Gidlow, Chief Executive Officer, WaterFront Maritime Services, commented:

Tormod is well known in the industry for his integrity, commitment and relationships in the market, and we are delighted to welcome him to our team. His experience, skills and relationships within the market will dovetail perfectly with our strategy of winning sustainable business by creating tangible value for our customers.

WaterFront was established by leading regional ship agency businesses Sharaf Shipping Agencies and Ben Line Agencies in 2016. Having built a global network comprising Proprietary and Network Partner offices, the company is now represented through over 415 offices in more than 67 countries. This makes WaterFront comparable in size to the largest global ship agency companies.

WaterFront is headquartered in Dubai with commercial offices in Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai and Miami. For more information about the organisation, visit www.waterfront-ms.com or call +971 (0)45520404.

Tormod Ognedal

Ben Line Agencies Singapore held its annual Dinner and Dance on 23rd March at One Degree 15 Marine, in Sentosa. It was a joyous and wonderful event where all the staff gathered together to enjoy fabulous food and drinks as well as activities planned for the night.

The most remarkable moment was the appreciation of long service awards being presented to the staff who have been in this big family for more than 10 years. Everyone plays an important role towards the success of Ben Line Singapore.

It was an unforgettable night for all and we look forward to a prosperous year for Ben Line Singapore.

During the course of the 19^th and 20^th centuries Ben Line forged its name in the maritime sector with its premier cargo and passenger services between Europe and Asia.  We cannot forget our rich heritage and this image illustrates the services we offered the market at the time.

Today, the Ben Line name continues to prosper as it grows its Marine, Liner Agency representation and Integrated Logistics business across Asia and Oceania.

Ben Line Agencies is proud to represent Port Houston in Asia providing commercial and marketing support on their behalf.

We recently had the pleasure of participating at the Shanghai Breakbulk Conference held in Shanghai, China together with Port Houston representatives from the US.