John Lines AM is the founder of shipping consultancy Australian Shipping Group and has experience in the container shipping industry within Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.
He was the chief executive of ANL Container Line and has served on various boards and working groups including as chairman of Shipping Australia and chair for Australia on the Asian Shipowners Forum.
In 2017, Mr Lines was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the shipping and transport logistics industries through leadership and advisory roles, and to professional organisations. He was also awarded a Chevalier de l'Odre du Merite Maritime from the French Government for services to the shipping industry.