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Management change MOL Logistics in the Netherlands

Erkan de Morée new Managing Director

Current COO Erkan de Morée has been appointed Managing Director of MOL Logistics (Netherlands) B.V. with effect from 1 April 2023. In this position, he succeeds his Japanese colleague Kazunobu Sasano, who will take up an umbrella position across the EMEA region after five successful years leading the Netherlands organisation. Erkan De Morée joined MOL Logistics in 2008. He gained his years of logistics, forwarding and supply chain experience in various industries, including healthcare, technology, automotive and consumer goods.

Vision for the future of MOL Logistics in the Netherlands

Within the global MOL Logistics organisation, the Netherlands has always played a progressive role. “We like to lead the way with technical and practical innovations in sustainability and tailor-made solutions. Our customer focus is embedded within our corporate culture with Japanese elements” says Erkan de Morée. “At the same time, we have always taken good care of our own employees. This is reflected in long tenures that are characteristic of an organisation with the character of a family business.” According to the new Managing Director, innovation and people orientation will continue to play a major role. “I think it is important as a company to also appeal to the new generation. We will bet on new techniques in data management, robotisation and the use of Business and Artificial intelligence (BI and AI) within logistics. Here, we focus on offering future-proof multimodal solutions.”

MOL Group

MOL Logistics is part of the MOL Group. A global organisation headquartered in Japan The parent company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines manages a fleet of over 700 vessels. From dry bulk to LNG tankers, from car carriers to ferries. The organisation is characterised by a clear focus on social responsibility and innovative sustainability.

MOL Logistics global network

With 120 offices, MOL Logistics provides end-to-end supply chain solutions around the world. What characterises MOL Logistics is its customer-centric approach, for both large and small companies. The global network offers many advantages. A personal service is provided from the individual offices, with the efficiency and quality of a global organisation.

Historie: Wassing opgericht in 1919.

The current Netherlands organisation stems from the family business Wassing, which was founded in 1919 as a “Port and transport company”. Over the years, Wassing has shown to be an innovative company with various forwarding solutions such as road transport, air freight, sea freight and rail transport. In 1990, the name Wassing was exchanged for MOL Logistics (Netherlands) B.V., which continued this innovative trend.