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International reefer logistics company LCL has announced the appointment of Hiroshi Kawamura as its new chief executive officer following the unexpected departure of Ole Schack Petersen.

In a statement, the Stockholm-based group said Mr Kawamura had long experience in a wide range of shipping and business fields, from liner logistics to tramper, within the LCL's parent company NYK.

'I am convinced that Mr Kawamura will continue to let LCL grow as one of the leading provider of logistic services for perishables,' commented Mikio Nakamura, chairman of LCL Sweden. 'With a global network of offices and a common chain management process we are where our clients need us.

So far, no reason has been given for Mr Schack Petersen's departure. 'We want to thank Ole Schack Petersen for his work in LCL and wish Hiroshi Kawamura best of luck in the future,' added Mr Nakamura.