An industry veteran, Hinz brings more than 35 years of experience in the logistics sector, with a strong track record in air and ocean freight. He has held leadership positions at several European logistics companies, including JCL Logistics, Rhenus, Geis Group and Damco. He takes over from his predecessor Arne Lorenzen, who will retire after 15 years as Managing Director for the offices in northern Germany.

“Axel brings the right mix of industry knowledge and leadership experience. Importantly, he also shares our corporate values, entrepreneurial spirit and vision for growth,” said Joerg Roehl, CEO MBS Holding. “We are confident in Axel’s ability to motivate our Hamburg and Norderstedt teams, navigate challenging market dynamics and drive the success of our Hamburg branches. We would like to thank Arne Lorenzen for his dedication for the MBS Group and wish him all the best for the future.”

In addition to driving the growth of MBS activities in the Hamburg area, Hinz’s experience is also anticipated to play a crucial role in advancing innovative ocean freight solutions throughout the entire MBS Group. He will support the Group in further optimising its ocean freight procurement strategies, ensuring continued success amidst fluctuating market conditions.

“As we strive to foster a more connected and collaborative organisation, now is the right time to bring in leadership with talent to support the entire Group with extensive air- and ocean-freight knowledge,” explains Roehl.

Hinz’s appointment follows a series of strategic growth moves at MBS, including the expansion of the executive team to include Joerg Roehl at the beginning of 2023 and the opening of the Group’s first branch in Switzerland later the same year.

“I am excited and energised to lead the MBS branches in northern Germany,” said Hinz. “Over the years, I have always admired the MBS Group’s customer-centric approach, agile mindset and collaborative spirit. I look forward to working together with my local colleagues and the global management team to meaningfully drive value creation for our customers and long-term growth.”