May 3 - Roll Group has appointed Shinichi Matsuya as its owner's representative for Japan.

Matsuya joins Roll Group from NYK Bulk & Projects, where he most recently served as general manager.

The Netherlands based Roll Group - which comprises RollDock Shipping - explained that Matsuya brings extensive experience in heavy transport projects and module transportation, as well as a large network of Japanese and international EPC contractors and fabricators to his new role.

He will be based in Yokohama.

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