BREMEN. As part of the reorganisation of its management structure, Christian Böttcher has been made regional head for EMEAI at international logistics service provider Leschaco. With over 25 years’ freight and logistics experience, his previous role was as managing director for Röhlig in Germany. Before that he was global vice president for ocean freight at logistics company UTi. Böttcher is based in Bremen and reports directly to Oliver Oestreich, COO of the group.
Emden to get a new naval port
EMDEN. On 5 October 2026, Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced that a new naval port is to be built in Emden. “We currently have the smallest navy in the history of the Bundeswehr, whilst at the same time facing the largest and most extensive portfolio of tasks.









