ASCO has promoted Morten Nevland, director of freight management in Norway, to a new role within the company to head up and manage the consolidation of freight services; ASCO Freight Management (AFM) UK and AFM Norway into a single entity.
Seletar, ASCO's ship's agency service will also report to Morten.
The move, which will bring together the strengths of each operation, will maximise the company’s potential as it targets further growth across a range of sectors and markets.
The strategic focus will be to develop a group project freight business that will initially centre on oil and gas, with the potential to expand into new markets. At the same time, further developing its existing portfolio of valuable customers and sectors.
Morten, who has been with ASCO for two years, has more than 30 years’ experience in leadership roles in Norway and Sweden including management of comprehensive logistics projects and supply chains.
“The establishment of a consolidated freight management service will create a more cohesive, agile organisation,” said ASCO chief executive, Mike Pettigrew. “Under Morten’s leadership we will integrate Norwegian expertise into the UK while building on the unique strength of our UK operations.
“This is an exciting step towards a future of new opportunities and greater success, with a focus on delivering continued excellence for our customers.”
Morten will divide his time between the UK and Norway, ensuring a strong presence and enhanced continuity in both regions. His new role heads up a wave of promotions and appointments across ASCO’s integrated services.
Claire Buchan, a senior recruitment consultant transfers internally to a new role as Business Development Manager - Specialist Services where she will be responsible for leading specialist services business development activities and pursuing new opportunities.
Sarah Pickles joins the company as recruitment team leader for ASCO's recruitment service, OBM. As team lead, she will be responsible for the management, service delivery and growth of the recruitment service. Previously with PD&MS, she brings with her wide-ranging recruitment experience across a variety of sectors. In addition, Stephanie Watt joins the team as a recruitment consultant from PD&MS.