New regional Head of Ocean Carrier Management in Damco
Damco, a global leader in freight forwarding and supply chain solutions announces the appointment of Søren Bülow Andersen as Head of Ocean Carrier Management for Europe, Mediterranean and Africa.
A Danish national, Søren has worked in the logistics and shipping business across the world in Australia, Ghana and Denmark. In his new position, effective from January 2011, he will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark and report to the Global Head of Oceanfreight, Diederick de Vroet.
Søren Bülow Andersen has more than 25 years of experience working for Damco and formerly Maersk Logistics and this long track record is highly qualifying for his new position. Søren will be responsible for the procurement and negotiation process as well as strategic carrier relationships.
“I am excited to assume the responsibility for the Europe/Africa region and take on the challenge to roll out the new carrier strategy for 2011,” says Søren.
“In Damco, we are pleased to promote Søren Bülow Andersen as he has extensive knowledge about the logistics industry and Damco’s business processes”, Diederick de Vroet, Global Head of Oceanfreight in Damco says. “I am sure, that Søren will be a great asset in his new role within our global carrier management team going forward.”
About Damco
Damco is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, offering a broad range of services to customers all over the world. The company has 10,500 employees in over 280 offices across 90 countries and representation in 120 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Middle East, and Latin America.
In 2009, the company had a net turnover of over USD 2 billion, managed more than 2.3 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 60,000 tons.
Damco is an independent business unit within the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.
For more information, please visit www.damco.com
