Joe Vezzali

Senior Director, Business Development West Coast at Metro Ports

Joe Vezzali has a diverse and extensive work experience in the maritime and logistics industries. Joe is currently the Senior Director of Business Development for the West Coast at Metro Ports. Prior to this role, they served as the Manager of Business Development at the same company.

Before joining Metro Ports, Joe held various positions at Diversified Port Holdings LLC, including Vice President of Operations, Director of Risk Management, and Director of Customer Relations and Business Development. Joe was responsible for overseeing daily operations, implementing operational strategies, analyzing market trends, and developing sales and marketing strategies.

Earlier in their career, Joe worked as a Partner Marine Surveyor and Operations Manager at Duncan Shoemaker & Associates, LLC, where they managed operations and sales in the Northern California area. Joe also served as the U.S. West Coast Operations Manager at Swire Shipping, the Operations Manager at GEARBULK (UK) LIMITED, and the Port Captain and Assistant Operations Manager at BHP IMT LINES/GEARBULK IMT LINES.

Joe's work experience also includes roles at Marine Terminals Corporation and MATSON, SEALAND, AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, where they served as a Superintendent and a Port Relief Officer, respectively.

Overall, Joe Vezzali has a strong background in business development, operations management, risk management, and customer relations within the maritime and logistics industries.

Joe Vezzali began their education in 1993 at the California State University Maritime Academy, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Intermodal Transportation. Additionally, during this time, they obtained a license as a Deck Officer with Unlimited Tonnage. Joe completed their studies at this institution in 1996. Later, from 1998 to 2006, they attended the Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies. Unfortunately, the specific degree and field of study they pursued at this institute are not provided.

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  • Senior Director, Business Development West Coast

    July, 2022 - present

  • Manager Business Development

    February, 2019