Ernst Schulze (pictured) has taken over from Chris Lewis as chief executive at DP World UK, with Lewis retiring after 36 years in the ports industry.
Schulze will oversee the Southampton and London Gateway container terminals, the Logistics Park at London Gateway and Community Network Services (CNS), which provides customs clearance and digital logistics services.
Rashid Abdulla, chief executive of DP World Europe & Russia, said:“[Schulze] assumes this important role with our UK businesses going from strength-to-strength.
“A series of exciting developments are being announced on the Logistics Park at London Gateway, there is continued growth and excellent service in the ports and an ever-present desire among the team to innovate and ensure that the UK continues to trade efficiently, reliably and via the most sustainable means with every corner of the globe.”