Trailer Bridge has appointed Charles Gittens as Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 November 2026. Gittens has held senior positions across ocean transportation, Caribbean trade and commercial operations. He most recently served as President of Trade at King Ocean Services. There, he oversaw operations covering the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Eastern Caribbean.
Experience in Caribbean Shipping
Before joining King Ocean Services, Gittens served as President and Chief Commercial Officer of SEACOR Island Lines. During his tenure, the company reported revenue growth of 115%, alongside service expansion and improvements in operational efficiency.
His career includes responsibility for commercial strategy, business development and operational management across international shipping markets. Trailer Bridge operates transportation and logistics services, including ocean freight connections between the United States and Puerto Rico.
The company also provides domestic transportation and international logistics solutions for customers managing cargo across multiple markets.
Gittens joins at a time when Trailer Bridge continues developing its ocean transportation and logistics activities. His appointment introduces additional experience in Caribbean shipping markets, an important area of the company’s operations.
Focus on freight operations
The appointment carries particular relevance for businesses moving goods between the US mainland, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations. Gittens’ background in commercial shipping provides experience across these activities, including managing trade routes and developing customer relationships.
His appointment also follows a period of leadership changes at Trailer Bridge, as the business adjusts its management structure. The company’s future priorities will include maintaining service reliability while supporting customers with increasingly complex transportation requirements.
