Crowley Logistics Names Hill VP
report to Frank Larkin, senior vice president, commercial services.Hill worked for Crowley in 1994 as a part-time student before joining the company permanently in 1997 as a documentation coordinator. She has progressed through a variety of roles of increasing responsibility within the logistics freight services group, including those in quality assurance and customer care. Hill has managed Crowley’s main call center and rate quote group and has overseen booking and documentation functions for the company’s Cuba and U.S. military services. As customer service supervisor, she played an integral
GAC UK Announces New Senior Management
, based in the Shetland Islands. His operational expertise makes him suited to grow GAC UK’s OGR logistics business, secure future OGR projects and, in conjunction with the shipping team, expand the company’s network of offices in strategic locations.Mark Horton, General Manager - Freight ServicesBased in Manchester, horton has headed the Freight Services team for three years and previously managed Cargo Gulf UK, GAC’s non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC), totaling 13 years with GAC. His vast experience across the entire portfolio of freight services offered by GAC UK, including
Van Niekerk Takes the Helm of GAC Nigeria
country.GAC Nigeria covers all major Nigerian ports and terminals from its head office in Lagos and branches in Bonny, Brass, Eket, Escravos, Forcados, Lagos Airport and Port Harcourt. Services provided include ship agency, husbandry, FSO/FPSO support, ship supply and spares logistics, as well as freight services, project logistics, land transportation and manning services
Vallenthin Joins Greencarrier Freight Services Board
Greencarrier Freight Services International AB has welcomed Peter Vallenthin, former Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Norwegian Post – Bring, onto its Board of Directors as of October 1. Vallenthin brings experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector, including senior management roles at both TNT Express and TNT Freight Management, as well as with Geodis Wilson, where he was Managing Director Nordics. Greencarrier Freight Services, one of the Nordic region’s largest privately owned companies specializing in global transport solutions
Greencarrier Freight Services Appoints New CEO
Greencarrier Freight Services, one of the Nordic region’s largest privately owned companies specializing in global transport solutions, has appointed Johan Jemdahl as CEO. Jemdahl has wide experience in production and supply chain management around the world and was most recently MD for Ericsson in Nigeria. He has been on Greencarrier’s board of directors for the last four years. Stefan Björk, Chairman of the Greencarrier board, says: “Johan’s previous experiences as both supply chain manager and as MD will be of great benefit to us. He also knows our business and
Greencarrier Freight Services Names Halonen as COO
Greencarrier Freight Services, a privately owned global transport solutions specialist, has promoted Jarmo Halonen to the role of Chief Operating Officer, with combined responsibility for the company’s air, ocean, road and rail freight activities. Halonen’s appointment marks the first time the four modes have been brought under the control of one director. “We felt that it was important to bring together all the services we offer to ensure we can focus on our international growth and strengthen our product offering,” said Halonen, formerly Group Director Road
Greencarrier Freight Services Strengthens Management Team
Greencarrier Freight Services has appointed Mikael Forsberg as its first head of global sales, also promoting Jarmo Halonen to the role of Group Director Road Freight. Forsberg, who takes the title of Chief Commercial Officer, will be responsible for the execution and development of the global sales strategy and has been tasked with achieving some ambitious growth targets. He was formerly Nordic Chief Commercial Officer for Damco and has a strong track record and extensive experience in working internationally. Halonen, the new Group Director Road Freight, has an extensive knowledge of the
GAC Branching Out in the Netherlands
New offices boost Schiphol freight services and oil and gas support from Den Helder GAC Netherlands announced it is expanding its range of services with the opening of two new branches to offer air freight solutions at one of northern Europe’s key airports and dedicated support for the North Sea oil and gas sector. From 15 June, the newly opened Schiphol office will offer clients both air and sea freight logistics, clearing and forwarding solutions, as part of the global GAC Group's strategic plan for northern Europe. The addition of air freight solutions extends the range of
