Overseas Reps

Australia
John Ingster

John Ingster of the Strang Tradex Group is the Port of Long Beach's Australian representative. He has more than 40 years experience in the shipping industry. The Strang Tradex Group has represented the Port for more than 25 years. Mr. Ingster works with Australian maritime companies on the Port’s behalf and advises the Port on international business in Australia.

Contact:
Strang International Pty. Ltd. or Strang-Tradex Group
Suite 4.05, Level 4
247 Coward Street
Mascot, N.S.W. 2020, Australia
Phone: +(61-2-9)669-1099
Fax: +(61-2-9)317-4514
E-mail: Ingster@polb.com
Web site: www.stxgroup.com.au
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Europe
Lutz Ehrhardt

Lutz Ehrhardt is the Port's representative on the European continent. A trained shipbroker, Mr. Ehrhardt has more than 40 years experience in the shipping industry. Based in Hamburg, Germany, he maintains a close relationship with Europe-based shipping companies and shipping authorities.

Contact:
Deichstrasse 21
D-20459
Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 (40) 367311 / +49 (40) 365993
Mobile: +49 (0) 171 5706053
E-mail: Ehrhardt@polb.com

Greater China: Hong Kong Office
Edward Yau

Edward Yau has served as the Greater China Representative for the Port of Long Beach since 1995. His activities cover Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Mr. Yau is the President of United Transportation (HK) Limited.

Contact:
United Transportation (HK) Ltd.
Unit 1806 Bonham Trade Centre
50 Bonham Strand
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Phone: +(85-2)2881-5900
Fax: +(85-2) 2890-1396
E-mail: yau@polb.com 
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Japan
Norihiko Iwato

Norihiko Iwato is the Port of Long Beach representative in Japan. Mr. Iwato has 40 years experience in the shipping industry, most recently with “K” Line. Mr. Iwato works with Japanese maritime companies on the Port’s behalf and advises the Port on international business in Japan.

Korea
S.Y. Moon

S.Y. Moon of Intercontinental Shipping Co., Ltd. was appointed as Korea representative to the Port in 2011 and has over 20 years of experience in the shipping industry. Mr. Moon works with Korean maritime companies on behalf of the Port and advises the Port on international business in South Korea.