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A change in management at BeKa HGK GmbH

Joint position paper: Strengthening the Rhine as a sustainable mode of transport!
The Rhine should be significantly boosted as a sustainable mode of transport and the waterway system must be given higher political priority. These key demands are contained in a joint position paper that arose on the initiative of the Rhineland region and is supported by the major ports and[...]
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Jens Schmeidler becomes new COO of HGK Logistics and Intermodal GmbH, Dr Jan Zeese resigns as CAO
Changes to the management team of HGK Logistics and Intermodal GmbH: As of 1 February 2024 Jens Schmeidler will assume the function of Chief Operating Officer (COO), taking over from Andreas Grzib. The former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Dr Jan Zeese is leaving the company by mutual agreement.
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HGK takes part in the Orange Days and illuminates Westkai orange
Next Saturday evening (Nov. 25), ‘Westkai’, the head office of the HGK Group, will be lit up orange from 6:00 pm to midnight. This is the first time that HGK participates in ‘Orange Days’ campaign. The campaign is intended as a sign against violence against women.
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HGK Shipping places the order for a sustainable dry goods vessel for Salzgitter Flachstahl

HGK Shipping becomes the preferred partner for Salzgitter Flachstahl on the waterways
HGK Shipping and Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a company of the Salzgitter Group (SZAG), have concluded a contract for the long-term leasing of three dry-cargo vessels.
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