Turners adds muscle in Germany

Turners Shipping has appointed Doug Cochrane-Murray as route development manager in Germany. He will be based in Frankfurt where he will work out of the BDP International office. “Germany is one of South Africa’s biggest trading partners and business in the region is growing. We feel it is important to establish a permanent presence in Europe with specialised staff who can manage existing business, establish new relationships and grow our customer base,” said Blain Kondiah, managing director of Turners Shipping. This appointment is part of an expansion programme that will see the Durban-based company establishing two offices in Europe and one in Asia this year. In February Turners set up an office in Hong Kong which covers the southern areas of China and the Asia Pacific region. “Establishing this office in Germany gives us the ability to offer a broader range of services to our clients by developing strategic relationships with suppliers,” said Kondiah.