Gebrüder Weiss expands its “specialized projects” and project cargo handling” capabilities

Gebrüder Weiss, a 500-year-old international transport and logistics company, announced further expansion of its project transportation services out of its Houston, Texas office and the appointment of a new senior executive hire. Torge Runge joined as Senior Operations Manager of Industrial Projects & Energy Transport Solutions - North America to oversee all project cargo operations and related activities. Runge brings 25 years of extensive industry experience to his new role.

Runge reports to fellow industry veteran Michael Ruediger - Director of Industrial Projects and Energy Transport Solutions - North America. The pair are based in the Houston office, a Gebrüder Weiss location dedicated to specialized projects and project transportation. Both Runge and Ruediger are subject matter experts in vessel, barge, and aircraft chartering, complex inland transportation requirements, and site work.

"We are thrilled to have Torge join the project team," said Mark McCullough, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss North America. "The caliber of his leadership abilities and operational expertise is second to none, and his vast experience will further enhance the tailor-made logistics solutions and project execution capabilities we provide to our clients."

The Houston office is one of 180 company-owned locations in the worldwide Gebrüder Weiss network. The company is known for anticipating industry trends and customer needs and has expanded North American services to optimize regional trade hubs and accommodate demand for nearshoring. In June of 2023, the company announced the opening of its new location in Laredo, Texas, the largest inland port in North America.