ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics' wholly-owned global subsidiary and LCL consolidation company, has appointed Jan Kleine-Lasthues as its chief operating officer.

In this role, he will oversee the global operational functions across all regions at ECU Worldwide.

Allcargo Logistics said that Kleine-Lasthues will be part of the global leadership team and focused on institutionalising operations and process optimization, enhancing customer delight.

He will also lead the digital transformation and technology integration, trade lane strategies and network management.

Jan brings over 20 years of experience in logistics in global organizations.

Before joining ECU Worldwide, Kleine-Lasthues served as the global chief operating officer of Air Freight at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, where his 13-year tenure was instrumental in building the air freight vertical, expanding the global air freight division globally, launching a new vertical for marine spares, and leading the cruise logistics business.

"We are delighted to welcome Jan as the chief operating officer of ECU Worldwide. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the global logistics industry, Jan is a valuable addition to our executive team. He will lead efforts to drive operational excellence, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead our digital transformation journey," said Jan, Shashi Kiran Shetty, founder and chairman of Allcargo Group.

"His appointment reflects our commitment to building institutions that excel on a global scale, and I am confident that Jan's leadership will contribute significantly to this vision. We warmly welcome Jan to the Allcargo Group family and wish him great success in his new role," he added.

Kleine–Lasthues will be based out of Hamburg, Germany and will report to Adarsh Hegde, managing director, ECU Worldwide.