Our Team
We are a dedicated team of professionals, each with decades of industry experience behind us, driven by our passion for finding solutions to even the most challenging requests.
With the right blend of shipping and container experts, we meet your demands and outperform your targets.
The Experts
Willem-Alexander Dous
Charting the Course
With more than 25 years in the container and logistics industry, Willem has pretty much seen it all. From senior leadership roles at leading international container leasing and trading companies to navigating complex global markets, he brings experience that truly spans the globe.
Having lived and worked in North and South America, China, and Germany, Willem combines international perspective with deep industry expertise. When challenges arise, he remains composed, drawing on decades of hands-on experience.
If it moves in a container, Willem knows the route.
Jan Frahnert
From Vision to Value
Jan brings over 20 years of experience in corporate development, gained across a range of industries and companies. Since 2016, he has been active in the container service industry, where he has led corporate development initiatives, driven strategic projects, and advanced digital transformation.
He connects big-picture thinking with practical action, turning plans into progress.
If there’s a plan behind it, Jan makes it perform.
Peter Goldsweer
Shipping Expertise in Action
With 20 years in the shipping industry, Peter brings extensive experience across commercial vessel management, vessel operations, and shipping agency services. For seven years, he served as Managing Director of a medium-sized European Short Sea and MPP shipping company, overseeing both strategic direction and operational performance.
He combines broad industry knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach, ensuring that operations run efficiently, reliably, and with a clear focus on results.
If it’s at sea, Peter leads the way.
Michael Hedinger
Creating Paths Where None Exist
Michael Hedinger is a senior maritime and logistics executive with over 20 years of experience in the Container Liner industry where he has held leadership roles in Trade & Line Management. His expertise includes business development, global trade management, carrier procurement and commercial strategy within the container shipping and logistics industry.
He has worked internationally across Europe, the Middle East, and the UK, and has extensive experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, and operational optimization in complex global supply chains.
If it’s an uncharted territory, Michael is building the track.
Eike Hemp
Sales with Shipping DNA
As a qualified shipping merchant, he brings extensive experience from roles in Germany and abroad, working with freight forwarders, shipping companies, and within the container service industry. Over the years, he has built a strong foundation in international logistics and developed a sharp instinct for customer needs.
He combines genuine sales drive with deep industry know-how, delivering smart, practical solutions to even the most complex logistical challenges.
If it’s sea logistics, Eike delivers the solution.
Philipp Manzow
Building Connections Worldwide
As a qualified shipping merchant with eight years of sales experience, Philipp brings the right mix of industry knowledge and commercial instinct to the container and logistics sector. He has held several leadership roles within the industry and contributed to large-scale international projects across the global supply chain.
Philipp focuses on strengthening long-term customer relationships while continuously opening doors to new partnerships, always with a clear understanding of market dynamics and client needs.
If it’s about new business, Philipp makes the connection.
Eva Partsch
Finance with Operational Insight
Eva brings more than 20 years of experience in senior management and director roles across Finance and Operations. Her expertise combines strong financial leadership with a deep understanding of logistics processes, container leasing and trading, and international transportation.
She connects numbers with operations, ensuring financial clarity, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
If it’s about performance and precision, Eva keeps it balanced.
Helge Wendt
Operations with Global Experience
Helge has been active in the shipping industry for more than a decade. After completing his apprenticeship in 2013 with a world-leading shipowner as a shipping merchant specializing in tramp shipping, he went on to work as an Operations Manager in Hamburg, Singapore, and Dubai.
With deep hands-on experience in day-to-day vessel operations, Helge understands the practical realities of global shipping. His specialist knowledge allows him to respond precisely to the individual needs of our cargo clients — efficiently, reliably, and solution-focused.
If it’s operational performance, Helge delivers.
Marcus Rocha
Shipping & Commercial Leadership Across the Americas
Marcus began his career in 2005 in the international container and shipping industry, taking responsibility for commercial activities across North, Central, and South America as Americas Director in Miami. In the years that followed, he further expanded regional business operations, developing new market segments and strengthening long-term customer relationships throughout the Americas.
Since 2018, Marcus has served as Managing Director of LOTUS Containers Inc. in Miami, leading Sales and commercial activities across North America with a strong focus on market development and strategic partnerships.
If it’s shipping in the Americas, Marcus leads the way.
Tracey Qu
Leadership & Market Development in Asia
Tracey began her career in 2006 in the international container and shipping industry in China, taking responsibility for operations across the Asia-Pacific region. Early on, she combined operational expertise with business development, expanding customer portfolios and strengthening regional market presence.
Since 2009, she has held several leadership roles in Shanghai, including Head of Operations Asia and Managing Director positions. She leads the Shanghai office and drives business development across Asia, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and long-term partnerships.
If it’s shipping in Asia, Tracey leads the way.
Daniela Danieli
Advancing Shipping Markets in Latin America
Daniela began her career in 2008 in the international shipping industry, quickly taking on responsibility in operations and sales management in Brazil. From early on, she combined commercial drive with operational expertise, building a strong foundation across maritime logistics and trade.
After gaining additional experience in the legal sector, she returned to the shipping environment and played a key role in expanding regional trading activities across South America. Today, as Head of Sales and Operations Latin America, she leads market development throughout the region with a clear focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.
If it’s shipping partnerships in Latin America, Daniela builds them to last.
