CV International, Capes tap new executives

Norfolk-based freight forwarder and customs broker CV International last week announced that it has promoted vice president Cary Hagen to chief operating officer and Bobby Scott to president of its subsidiary Capes Shipping Agencies.

As COO, a newly created executive role, Hagen will be responsible for commercial strategy, sales, business development, marketing and customer service.

Hagen joined CVI in 2024 as vice president of strategic partnerships. He has decades of experience in global logistics, port operations, and supply chain management, having held various sales-related positions for Virginia International terminals for nearly 14 years and previously being the Virginia Port Authority’s director of marketing for nearly 12 years.

“Global supply chains remain under pressure from every direction — shifting tariffs, carrier consolidation, compliance complexity,” Hagen said in a statement. “Shippers need a logistics partner who can see the full picture and move quickly. That’s exactly what CVI is built to do, and we’re sharpening our commercial model to make it easier for customers to access everything we offer under one roof.”

Hagen has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech and a MBA from Old Dominion University.

Meanwhile, Scott has taken over as president of Capes Shipping Agencies from Michael Coleman, who remains CEO of both CV International and Capes. The Norfolk-based subsidiary is a port and vessel agency serving the U.S. East and Gulf coasts.

Scott will lead the company’s efforts to expand its geographic footprint, broaden its service capabilities and deepen its partnerships across the dry bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk and energy infrastructure sectors. He has been a member of the Capes leadership team since 2020, previously serving as director of business development. A William & Mary alum, Scott previously worked for more than 21 years at the maritime transportation company T. Parker Host.

“Capes continues to experience impressive growth due to our staff’s dedication to exceptional customer service,” Scott said. “Our ability to handle a diverse range of commodities brings value to our customers as their partner in every port we serve. For these reasons, I am excited about what the future holds for our company.”

CV International also promoted Peter Hansen to vice president of operations at Capes and Kevin Briggs as vice president of technology across both CVI and Capes.

“These appointments represent a significant milestone in our long-term growth strategy,” said Coleman in a statement. “Cary’s strategic depth in global logistics and Bobby’s expertise in vessel agency create a formidable leadership team.”

Headquartered in Norfolk, CVI provides freight forwarding, customs brokerage, supply chain visibility and compliance consulting services. In addition to its headquarters, the company has 11 branch locations throughout the United States. CVI and Capes collectively employ 117 people.