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Jochen Freese joins Forto as EVP of procurement and business development

Digital freight forwarder Forto has appointed ex-Ceva executive Jochen Freese (above) as its executive VP of procurement and business development, confirming news broken by Loadstar Premium in October
“Jochen has a proven track record in helping large, worldwide customers in such industry segments as retail and fashion, hi-tech, healthcare and automotive optimise their transport and logistics,” said Forto CEO and co-founder Michael Wax.
“This customer focus, combined with his experience in...

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Christian Bottcher appointed new EMEAI regional head for Leschaco Group

Freight forwarding veteran Christian Böttcher (pictured above) is the new EMEAI regional head for Leschaco Group.
Mr Böttcher, who takes up the role on 1 August, has more than 25 years’ experience in freight and logistics and most recently was MD of Röhlig in Germany.
He was previously global vice president of ocean freight forwarding at US logistics company UTi, prior to its acquisition by DSV.
“We are very pleased that Mr Böttcher …

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DSV Panalpina: Q1 results satisfactory, ‘all things considered’

DSV Panalpina (CPH: DSV) estimated the coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted first-quarter earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) by about 250 million Danish kroner ($36.6 million) and said it was taking steps to reduce annual costs by DKK 1.4 billion ($205 million).

“When this year started, we were really looking forward to demonstrating the strength of the DSV Panalpina combination,” said Group CEO Jens Bjørn Andersen in the interim financial report for Q1 released Thursday. “The...

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