Cargo Business Newswire

Monday, March 17, 2014

Veteran NYK/Ceres maritime executive Mike DiVirgilio announces retirement

Michael DiVirgilio, veteran executive of NYK Group and Ceres Terminals, has announced his retirement effective March 2014.

DiVirgilio is currently the president of the Containerization and Intermodal Institute and is on the boards of the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey and the Foreign Commerce Club of New York.

Prior to joining Ceres in 2006, DiVirgilio spent more than 30 years with NYK Line (North America). While building his career with NYK, he held many regional administrative responsibilities, including serving as head of NYK Line's Eastern Region.

He then served in corporate roles, first as senior vice president of North America sales, and later as senior vice president of NYK's Liner Trade Management Group, where he was responsible for the company's marketing and pricing for the liner trades in North America. He also served as a member of the board of directors.

As senior vice president of development at Ceres Terminals Incorporated, DiVirgilio cultivated new business prospects and expansion opportunities for the Ceres Group's North America Operations.

"Mike's vast experience in the maritime industry and people skills made him a valuable asset to both the NYK and Ceres Group. We wish him much success in the next stage of his life and a happy retirement!" said W. Patrick Burgoyne, president and CEO of Ceres Terminals Incorporated and Yusen Terminals Inc.