Hubbard Named To Newly Created Position At American President Lines

American President Lines of Oakland, Calif., has announced the appointment of W.B. Hubbard to the newly created posit ion of senior vice president-operations strategy. Succeeding him as senior vice president- operations is Lorenz P. Robinson, who joined APL in 1979 and has served as vice president-North America since 1980.

Also announced was the appointment of Michael Diaz as vice president-North America, succeeding Mr. Robinson, and the promotion of Barry A. Miller to vice president-special services, succeeding Mr. Diaz. Mr. Miller previously served as regional director, Western region, based in Los Angeles.

Bruce Seaton, president of APL and its parent organization.

American President Companies, Ltd., said Mr. Hubbard, in his new position, will be looking at near- and long-term strategy related to terminals, equipment, vessels, and other operating requirements of APL's international and domestic transportation operations. Mr. Hubbard, who joined APL in 1977, brings to his new position 30 years of experience in the development of containerization and intermodal- ism.

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