SMITH APPOINTED ON BOARD OF P&O GROUP

SMITH APPOINTED ON BOARD OF P&O GROUP

   Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. has appointed Peter Smith on its board of directors, effective Jan. 1.
   Smith is the British property and shipping group’s director of corporate affairs.
   The P&O group is the parent company of P&O Nedlloyd Container Line, Associated Bulk Carriers and various port companies, including ITO Corp.