Rhenus Group Appoints Thorsten Koch as Head of Ocean Freight Europe

Effective 1st of October, Mr. Thorsten Koch will take on the role of Head of Ocean Freight Europe at Rhenus, marking a significant step in the company’s strategic growth across the continent. 

With over two decades of experience in ocean freight logistics, Thorsten Koch brings deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of leadership. Since joining Rhenus in 2019, he has held key roles including Head of Product Management Ocean Germany and Regional Head of Ocean FCL Northern Europe. In these positions, Thorsten Koch played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s ocean freight offerings, enhancing customer solutions and driving growth in core markets. 

In his new role, Thorsten Koch will oversee both LCL and FCL services across Europe, reporting directly to Renee Toh, Vice President Global Ocean Freight, with a cross-functional reporting line to Alberto Martinez, CEO Air & Ocean Europe.  

"Thorsten’s appointment is a natural progression for someone who has consistently demonstrated strategic vision and operational excellence.” commented Alberto Martinez, CEO Air & Ocean Europe at Rhenus. “His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening our ocean freight capabilities in Northern Europe and I’m confident he will bring the same energy and insight to our broader European operations. We’re excited to see how Thorsten will shape the next chapter of our ocean freight journey."