Priority Freight appoints Andreas Schwertfeger as Director of Sales for marine logistics
Published: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Priority Freight, a leading provider of time-critical logistics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Schwertfeger as its new Director of Sales heading up Marine Logistics.
With more than 30 years of extensive experience across multiple sectors, including Automotive, Renewables, Cruise and Marine, Schwertfeger will bring expertise in strategic planning, global account management, and operational leadership to Priority Freight’s expanding team.
Schwertfeger joins Priority Freight from Crane Worldwide Logistics, where he led Account Management for the EMEA region. His proven track record of fostering relationships, developing custom solutions, and driving innovation has solidified his reputation as a transformative leader in logistics. Schwertfeger’s focus on customer-centric strategies and operational excellence has consistently led to growth and strengthened market presence for each of his previous organisations.
At Priority Freight, Schwertfeger will oversee sales strategies across Europe for the marine logistics sector and lead initiatives to expand market reach, enhance client relationships, and reinforce the company’s status as a global leader in time-critical logistics. A key component of the new role will also focus on leading initiatives to expand market reach for the automotive industry within Germany.
“Priority Freight is excited to welcome Andreas, a proven industry leader, to our senior team,” said Stuart Stobie, Chief Commercial Officer at Priority Freight. “His dedication to excellence and his deep understanding of diverse sectors align perfectly with our mission to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Andreas’ leadership will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in driving our marine logistics growth and ensuring we deliver the exceptional service our clients depend on.”
Schwertfeger’s distinguished career also includes senior roles at DSV – Global Transport and Logistics and Gebr. Schoemaker GmbH & Co. KG. His extensive experience in the Cruise, Marine, and Hospitality industries, paired with his background in supply chain optimisation, will bring new insights and capabilities to Priority Freight’s service offerings.
“I am honoured to join Priority Freight at such an exciting time,” Schwertfeger commented. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in logistics and account management to contribute to Priority Freight’s continued growth and success. The company’s commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction resonates with me, and I am eager to work alongside this talented team to deliver solutions that make a real difference for our clients and build new relationships with clients who will benefit from the Priority Freight customer commitment.
“We will be attending the marine B2B exhibition METSTRADE in Amsterdam on 19-21 November, and I look forward to catching up with familiar faces and meeting new contacts in the marine industry.”
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