Retail Industries News

Competition in the maritime communications sector is fierce, and ship owners are the winners as service from land-to-sea is becoming faster and cheaper. MR spoke with KVH’s Jim Dodez in Athens at Posidonia for his insights on the present and future of connectivity at sea. More than ever ships at sea demand “land-like” connectivity to the internet. Whether the purpose is maritime business or a content crew, companies such as KVH are growing their business and product portfolios at an equally rapid clip.

American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that it has appointed David T. Parker to the position of Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Parker is responsible for facilitating ACL’s communications with the investment community and for public relations. He also serves as the Company’s primary media contact. Parker served as Senior Counsel and Lead Practitioner for Corporate Affairs, High Technology and Investor Relations for Peyron & Associates, a member of Pinnacle Worldwide, one of the world’s leading organizations of independently owned public relations firms. In this role he originated a strategic investor relations practice for the firm and led programming for clients in the technology, renewable energy, and retail industries.