Allcargos ECU Worldwide appoints Kleine-Lasthues as COO

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a global leader in LCL consolidation, has appointed Jan Kleine-Lasthues as the Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Jan will oversee the global operational functions across all regions, driving operations excellence at ECU Worldwide.

As a part of the global leadership team, he will be focused on institutionalising the operations and process optimization enhancing customer delight. He will lead the Digital transformation journey and be responsible for technology integration, trade lane strategies and network management to meet financial goals and drive value creation for all stakeholders.

Jan brings over 20 years of leadership experience in global organizations in the logistics domain. Before joining ECU Worldwide, he served as Global Chief Operating Officer, Air Freight at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. During his 13-year tenure at Hellmann, he was instrumental in building the air freight vertical, globally expanding the global air freight division, launching a new vertical for marine spares, and leading the cruise logistics business.

Welcoming Jan, Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Allcargo Group said, “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. 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."

Commenting on his appointment, Jan Kleine – Lasthues, Chief Operating Officer, ECU Worldwide said, “I am truly excited to join ECU Worldwide, a global leader in LCL consolidation with a legacy of innovation and excellence. I am excited to collaborate with the team to further strengthen our global operations, enhance efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. By leveraging technology and optimizing processes, we will deliver exceptional value and strengthen ECU Worldwide’s position as a trusted global logistics partner.”