Cerescorp taps new v.p. of Canadian operations

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Calvin Whidden has been appointed as senior vice-president of Canadian operations for Cerescorp Company. In his new role, effective July 1, Whidden will be responsible for all Cerescorp operations in Halifax, N.S., Montreal, Que., and Vancouver, B.C.  He will report directly to Dan Hall, senior vice-president of North America operations.

Whidden is a veteran of the transportation industry with 30 years experience in terminal operations and 15 years with the Ceres Group. He began his career with Cerescorp in Halifax as the terminal manager for Fairview Cove Container Terminal. Whidden used his expertise as a mechanical engineer to plan terminal expansion in Halifax as well as other North America operations. In 1999, he became a key planner/advisor on the development of the Ceres Paragon Terminal in Amsterdam. In 2007, Whidden was responsible for coordinating the expansion activities at Fairview Cove which included the purchase of super post panamax cranes, a doubling of the on dock rail yard capacity and the installation of a new truck gate. In his new position, Whidden will continue to be based in Halifax.

“Throughout the years, Calvin has been a valuable asset to the Ceres organization,” said Thomas Simmers, president and CEO of Cerescorp.  “As we move forward, I am happy to have him further utilize his invaluable expertise, extensive knowledge and talents at our other operations in Canada to ensure that our customers are always receiving superior service.”