eCargo Holdings Limited announced that Mr. Rupert Myer has retired from the Board of eCargo, after eight years of distinguished service as a Non-Executive Director. The Board undertook a process to identify a suitable candidate to succeed Mr. Myer, and announces that Mr. John Lines will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective May 31, 2022. Mr. Lines is the founder of shipping consultancy Australian Shipping Group and has deep
experience in the container shipping industry within Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. He was formally the Chief Executive Officer of ANL Container Line and has served on various boards and working groups including as Chairman of Shipping Australia, and Chairman for Australia on the Asian Shipowners Forum. John's extensive practical experience spans all aspects of shipping, notably customer service, staff relations and sustainable profitability. Mr. Lines was recognised for revitalising the former Government owned shipping line ANL, was awarded the Order of Australia for services to the Australian shipping industry, and awarded the decoration of
Chevalier de l'Odre du Merite Maritime, from the French Government, for services to the shipping industry.