National transport and logistics company QR has announced the appointment of Hans Anneveldt as group general manager for its Intermodal business.
QR freight executive general manager, Ken Lewsey, says Anneveldt has extensive experience in national and international transport and logistics management, including roles with Linfox Australia, Mayne Logistics and PGA Logistics.
“With an executive management background in supply chain optimisation, including linehaul, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution and inventory management, he will lead a business which is increasing its market share on Australia’s major rail corridors,” Lewsey said.
“QR has also recently consolidated its position as a serious player in the interstate freight market with the launch of its fifth weekly intermodal service between Melbourne and Brisbane.
“Hans brings the strategic capacity and experience to build on this position and lead QR Intermodal into the future from its national headquarters in Melbourne.”
Lewsey says the extra Melbourne-Brisbane service was the result of the addition of new customers, which less than a month ago also enabled QR Intermodal to add a fourth east-west service.
“Through its strategic partnership approach, QR Intermodal is increasing its presence on major national rail corridors,” he said.
According to Lewsey, a significant investment by QR Intermodal in the past year has increased its fleet by 15 locomotives, including the purchase of six new locomotives featuring advanced fuel-efficient technology.
“The multi-million dollar investment in new locomotives and wagons has been undertaken to increase our capacity and service reliability,” he said.
“This, combined with the opening of an efficient new depot at Forrestfield in Perth last year, signals our intention to play a strong role in the interstate intermodal freight market.”