The Netherlands-headquartered Roll Group has signed an agency agreement with Russia’s TMBC Logistics.
As a result of the agreement, TMBC Logistics will act as the commercial agent for Roll Group in Russia, handling sales and consultancy support.
The joint logistics solutions of Roll Group and TMBC Logistics will cater to customers in the energy, oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
With a strong pipeline of projects across the Middle East, Roll Group is solidifying its presence in the region, particularly in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. It has established a substantial road fleet and a skilled local workforce to navigate the country’s complex transport landscape.
Roll Group, specialising in heavy haul and lifting solutions, has been active in the Middle East since 2020, with a presence in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. The company says it is now positioned to become the second-largest inland transport operator in Saudi Arabia.
South Carolina, USA-headquartered Stevens Towing reported a positive first half of the year, its tug and barge fleet reporting an extremely busy second quarter, with the project cargo market continuing to strengthen.
Drew Roberts has joined project forwarding specialist LS Cargo as president of its North American operations.
Thomas Skellingsted has joined global logistics and supply chain advisory and investment firm LPX Partners as managing director.
After 35 years’ service, Peter Kloiber has retired from his roles at Swiss freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss. Peter Schafleitner, former director of product management land transport, will now join the managerial board.
