Matthew Richard

General Manager at Celtic International Shipping

Greater New Orleans Region

About

Over 30 years experience in the Maritime Industry. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of Ocean Transportation, port operations and inland logistics. Experience in chartering, operating vessels and port agency. I have a proven record of managing and building first class teams in very high volume, high pressure offices. Extensive network in the U.S. Gulf region with my main specialty being the Mississippi River. Experience includes all types of ships from ro-ro and heavy lift to dry bulk and tankers. Extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of U.S. Government regulations pertaining to both U.S. and Foreign flagged vessels, cargo and crew.

Experience

  • General Manager at Celtic International Shipping Agency
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Maritime at Self-Employed Contractor
    Feb 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Marine Services Manager US East Gulf at Inchcape Shipping Services
    Jul 2018 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Operations Manager at Nova International Shipping Services
    Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Vessel Manager at Norton Lilly International
    Dec 2009 - May 2015 · 5 yrs 6 mos