ICTSI names new GM for Batumi

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently appointed Francis Carter as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Batumi International Container Terminal LLC (BICTL). Carter replaced Francis Andrews who initially managed the terminal.



Carter is responsible for the management of all aspects of BICT’s operations.  This includes implementation of policies, compliance with standards, and achievement of set goals.



My personal goal is to ensure the training and education of the local Georgian personnel in order to mold them into a team capable of competing at world class standards of container terminal operations particularly in the fields of safety, productivity and cost effectiveness for the benefit of both shareholders and clients.  I expect my team to eventually exceed set targets, and not just achieve them, said Carter.



Prior to BICT, Carter had been terminal manager of International Gateway Terminal Pvt. Ltd. in India since 2005.  From 1999 to 2004, he was terminal manager of International Ports Services Co. Ltd. in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.  From 1998 to 1999, he was duty operations manager of Gulf Stevedoring & Contracting Co. Ltd in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, and was ship superintendent of Dubai Ports Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 1992 to 1995.  Carter was ship superintendent of Gulftainer Co. Ltd. in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates from 1985 to 1992.  He was also ship superintendent of Gray Mackenzie International in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 1980 tom 1984.  Before that, he was marine superintendent of Saudi Container Services in Dammam, Saudi Arabia from 1979 to 1980.



Carter is a graduate of Mersey Docks & Harbour Co. Training School in Liverpol.

Source: Transportweekly