Maritime insurance provider Gard has appointed André Werner Kroneberg as managing director of its Hong Kong office, effective January 1, 2022.
Kroneberg is currently chief underwriting officer in Asia, a role he will retain. He replaces Mark Russell, who is returning to Gard UK to take on global responsibility for cargo claims and serve as senior advisor to the chief claims office for loss control on large claims.
Marine insurance provider Gard has appointed Louis Shepherd as managing director of Gard (Japan), effective May 1, 2023.
The Netherlands-based wind-assisted ship propulsion company Econowind has appointed Daan Koornneef as ceo, effective immediately.
Project logistics specialist WR Logistics has appointed Massimo Naldini as the ceo of its Italian operations.
Italian infrastructure fund manager F2i SGR has established an integrated maritime and rail logistics operator for the dry bulk and breakbulk sector, FHP Group, following the merger of FHP F2i Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI).
Gebrüder Weiss has opened a division in Thailand as the firm looks to reaffirm its presence in Southeast Asia.
Portugal’s Laso Transportes has added two Spanish branches to its network – one in Porriño, in Galicia, and one in Valladolid, in the Castile and León region of the country.
