AD Ports Group appoints new logistics CEO

November 13, 2025

AD Ports Group has announced the appointment of logistics executive Jochen Thewes as the CEO of the Group’s Logistics Cluster.

The appointment, which takes effect on 1 December 2025, reinforces the Group’s ambition to elevate its Logistics Cluster into the ranks of the world’s leading logistics providers, building on the strong foundations and global footprint established through the Group’s logistics arm, Noatum Logistics.

Thewes brings decades of international experience to his new role at AD Ports Group. For nearly a decade, he served as CEO and Management Board Chairman of Deutsche Bahn’s DB Schenker, one of the world’s top logistics players, which recorded €19.2 billion ($22.3 billion) in revenue in 2024.

He played an instrumental role in the company’s sale in April 2025 to Danish transport and logistics leader DSV A/S, a deal that ranks among the largest-ever in the industry.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO – AD Ports Group, said: “The appointment of Jochen Thewes, a distinguished global industry leader, as CEO of AD Ports Group’s Logistics Cluster, reflects our ambition to build a world-class global logistics portfolio.

“Under Jochen’s leadership, we will accelerate the transformation of our logistics business, fully leveraging the synergistic strength of the Group’s business-cluster ecosystem to deliver enhanced value to our partners and shareholders.”

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Jochen Thewes, CEO of Logistics Cluster – AD Ports Group, said: “I am excited to embark on this transformative journey with AD Ports Group, with the ambition of positioning the company amongst leading global logistics players, anchored by the strong core business represented today by Noatum Logistics.

“I look forward to working closely with my colleagues across the Group to unlock our full potential and scale our operations globally, delivering exceptional value for our customers and the markets we serve.”

Last week, AD Ports Group signed a Joint Venture and Shareholders agreement with France-based CMA CGM Group to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the Latakia International Container Terminal (LICT) for AED 81 million ($22 million).