Michael Smith moves to CEO of parent

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is pleased to announce that Richard McDuffie has been named President, effective August 3, 2020. He will report to Michael Smith, CEO of World Group, ContainerPort's parent company. The two will work together over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition for employees, customers, and business partners.

"We are thrilled to have someone of Richard's caliber lead CPG®," says Smith. "We began a search process last year when I assumed CEO duties for World Group in 2019, and Richard brings exactly the type of leadership experience and industry knowledge we were patiently looking to bring to the organization."

With over 25 years in supply chain management, including trucking, third party logistics, and equipment leasing, Richard brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the table. His time has been spent with a mix of Fortune 500 companies, privately-held firms, and even family-owned organizations. Most recently, Richard was the Corporate Development Senior Advisor for Harkness Logistics Holdings, Inc.

"It's an honor to be chosen to lead ContainerPort Group," says McDuffie. "The company history, quality reputation, and culture are incredibly exciting to me. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and continuing the growth plans that Michael Smith has put in place to becoming the best place for owner-operators to drive."

An avid fan of outdoor sports, Richard is looking forward to exploring the local parks and boating on Lake Erie with family and friends once relocating to the Cleveland area.