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Tech expert takes the reins at OOCL

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersOctober 26, 2023
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A Chinese tech expert has been appointed by COSCO to run Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the holding company of Hong Kong containerline subsidiary OOCL.

Chen Yangfan, 47, is taking over from Huang Xiaowen as CEO at the famous liner brand with Huang set to retire.

Chen had 25 years of experience in information technology prior to joining COSCO two years ago. He graduated from the University of Essex in the UK with a master’s degree in telecommunications and information systems.

OOCL, which has always had a strong tech reputation within liner shipping, was taken over by COSCO five years ago. 

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersOctober 26, 2023
1,527 Less than a minute
Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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