NYK to restructure European logistics business

NYK to restructure European logistics business Japan’s NYK will April 1 split its Western European logistics business into two regional companies: NYK Logistics North Continent and NYK Logistics South Europe.

Boogaard

   Both companies will be part of NYK Group Europe, logistics division.
   NYK Logistics North Continent will by headed by Piet Boogaard as chief executive officer and includes NYK Logistics (Belgium), NYK Logistics (Deutschland), NYK Logistics (Edam), NYK Logistics (Nederland) and the NYK Logistics (Mondia) group of companies.

Fontana

   Giuseppe Fontana will be appointed CEO for NYK Logistics South Europe, which includes NYK Logistics (Italy), NYK logistics (Iberica), NYK Logistics (France), and NYK Logistics (Lorang).
   “Under the new structure, key management functions of NYK's local companies will be centralized permitting standardization of customer contracts and easier sharing of best practice ideas on a regional basis,” NYK said in a statement.