COSCO forms partnerships with Bosch and Wallem Group

COSCO SHIPPING Logistics and Supply Chain Management recently solidified a strategic alliance with Bosch (China) by signing a memorandum of understanding in Chongqing.

This agreement paves the way for creating a strategic committee dedicated to leading a skilled team that enhances collaboration between the two entities. The partnership aims to foster comprehensive cooperation within the logistics sector, drive business innovation, and ensure operational excellence.

Key areas of focus include...

https://container-news.com/cosco-forms-partnerships-with-bosch-and-wallem-group/

Wallem Group and COSCO forge strategic partnership

Wallem Group, a marine transport management company, announced the signing of a strategic cooperation deal with COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company to strengthen collaboration between the two organizations.

Han Chao, Chairman and Party Secretary of COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company, and John Rowley, CEO of Wallem Group, signed the agreement on behalf of their companies.

“We are honoured to partner with COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company to work together towards common...

https://container-news.com/wallem-group-and-cosco-forge-strategic-partnership/

Wallem Group CEO steps down after three years

Wallem Group’s current chief executive officer (CEO) John-Kaare Aune will leave the company in January 2024 after five years.

John-Kaare Aune joined Wallem in 2019 as managing director of Shipmanagement and was appointed as Group CEO in January 2021.

On his departure, John-Kaare Aune stated, “It was a difficult decision to step aside as the Wallem Group CEO. However, with operations having normalised after the impact of the pandemic, I felt that the time was right.”

He added, “Now that my...

https://container-news.com/wallem-group-ceo-steps-down-after-three-years/

Wallem Group names new CEO

John Rowley has been appointed CEO of the Hong Kong headquartered Wallem Group. He succeeds John-Kaare Aune, who is stepping aside from the role and will leave Wallem in January 2024.

Rowley is currently senior vice president global food and transportation Divisions at NSF International, prior to which he was CEO SAI Global Assurance following eight years on the executive team at the Lloyd’s Register Group, as CEO Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) as well as the Lloyd’s Register Group’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/wallem-group-names-new-ceo/

Stefanou takes helm at Wallem Ship Management

Hong Kong headquartered Wallem Group has appointed Ioannis Stefanou as managing director of Wallem Ship Management, with responsibility for the oversight and strategic planning of the company’s ship management activities worldwide.

Stefanou joined Wallem Ship Management in April 2014 to lead its technical management, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective ship operations and technical services. He has also been integral to the development and execution of corporate...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/shipping/stefanou-takes-helm-at-wallem-ship-management/

Wallem Group appoints John-Kaare Aune as new Chief Executive Officer

Wallem Group appoints John-Kaare Aune as new Chief Executive Officer

John-Kaare Aune has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at Wallem Group after a successful term as Interim CEO.

Having joined Wallem in 2019 as Managing Director, Shipmanagement, John took over as Group CEO on an interim basis in January 2021 following the resignation of Frank Coles.

John’s appointment as permanent CEO, effective from 1st October 2021, recognises his hard work and commitment in overseeing Wallem’s operations...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/25/wallem-group-appoints-john-kaare-aune-as-new-chief-executive-officer/

Latest Seafarers Happiness index proves small steps have a big impact

Latest Seafarers Happiness index proves small steps have a big impact

The Mission to Seafarers calls for seafarer support and the need for safe crew changes

LONDON, 25th January 2021 – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by The Mission to Seafarers, reveals that small investments can make a tangible difference to the lives of seafarers.

The survey, undertaken with the support of the Shipowners’ Club and Wallem Group, reports on the experiences of seafarers between October...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/25/latest-seafarers-happiness-index-proves-small-steps-have-a-big-impact/