NEWS COMPANY CAREER LOCOMOTIVES ACTIVITIES FAQ CONTACT CATEGORY: NEWS Home / Archive by Category "News" 25 MAY 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) är en ny EU-förordning som ersätter den svenska Personuppgiftslagen (PUL). GDPR träder i kraft den 25 maj 2018 och gäller i hela EU. Mycket är sig likt men kraven på hur vi får behandla era personuppgifter skärps. Vi har vidtagit ett flertal åtgärder för att säkerställa att era personuppgifter även i fortsättningen är skyddade hos oss. Om ni vill ha mer information om hur vi hanterar personuppgifter kontakta oss på HRGDPR@hectorrail.com. _ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new EU legislation that replaces the Personal Data Act (PUL). GDPR will enter into force on May 25, 2018 and be applicable in all Member States. Much is alike, but the requirements on how we process your personal data are strengthened. We have taken number of… Read More 17 MAY 2018 Commercial Director Appointment Hector Rail is very pleased to announce the appointment of Anders Bellander to the position of Commercial Director, Hector Rail AB, Sweden, effective 9th of April. Anders joins Hector Rail AB from PostNord With more than 14 years in the logistics industry and 20 years in the Military service, Anders brings both strong leadership experience and commercial expertise in the logistics and supply chain industry. We look forward to working closely with him and further strengthening the Senior Leadership team in Hector Rail AB. Over the coming weeks Anders will be actively visiting and meeting our customers and teams in the field. ‘I am very much looking forward to working with Anders. It is an exciting time to join HR AB as we continue to strengthen and explore new and… Read More 04 JAN 2018 Hector Rail Group appoints John Smith as new Group CEO John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight (GBRf) has been appointed the new CEO of parent company Hector Rail Group and will assume his new role and responsibilities from Monday 8th January 2018. John Smith founded GB Railfreight in 1999 and is the company’s Managing Director. He has over 33 years of experience from the rail industry, including various leading positions at British Rail and Anglia Railways. Commenting on this appointment, Bo Lerenius, Hector Rail’s chairman said: "With a solid background of developing and growing companies, John Smith has full insight of the challenges and opportunities that Hector Rail Group currently faces. The board is confident that John’s clear customer perspective and strong leadership will drive Hector Rail Group to become the leading independent pan-European rail freight operator." John Smith… Read More 17 NOV 2017 Alexander Hedderich to join the Hector Rail Group board of directors Hector Rail Group board of directors has recently been strengthened by the appointment of Alexander Hedderich, effective as of November 15th. Hedderich has more than 25 years of experience from senior roles in the rail and logistics industry, including serving as CEO of DB Schenker Rail during 2009-2015. “I am pleased to welcome Alexander Hedderich to the board of directors. He has extensive experience from the industry and will be a great addition to the Hector Rail Group board” said Bo Lerenius, Chairman of the board of Hector Rail Group. Mr. Lerenius continues: “Alexander will play an important role in the Group's effort to drive growth in Continental Europe, which is a key step towards our vision of becoming the leading independent pan-European rail freight operator.” About Hector Rail Group: Founded… Read More 16 NOV 2017 Hector Rail Group CEO Steps down The CEO of Hector Rail Group, Joakim Landholm, has elected to leave his position due to personal reasons. “The decision to leave the Hector Rail Group was a difficult one. I’m proud of what we have accomplished during this year but will step down due to personal reasons” says Joakim Landholm. “I am sad to see Joakim leave, but we have very competent management teams in each business unit to lead our efforts, a very good group management team, a clear strategy for the Group and strong support from our owners to back our plans” says Bo Lerenius, the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Bo Lerenius continues “Since Joakim will continue in his position until next year, right now nothing changes – it is business as usual” The search… Read More 23 OCT 2017 Hector Rail strengthens its position in Germany. Stig Kyster-Hansen appointed Managing Director for Hector Rail in Germany Hector Rail is strengthening its position in Germany and continental Europe, which the company regards as a strategic and very important market with potential long-term growth opportunities for the Hector Rail Group. “To enable our growth ambition, we have decided to establish our German company as an independent business unit under the leadership of a new Managing Director. For that purpose, I am pleased to announce that Stig Kyster-Hansen has been appointed Managing Director for Hector Rail in Germany,” the Group CEO Joakim Landholm says. “In his role, Stig will be a new strong member of the Group Executive Management team,” Joakim continues. Stig – a Dane by birth – has a strong and diverse background in the European rail freight industry and has held leading positions within the DB… Read More 18 OCT 2017 Hector Rail signs a full-service provision contract with mgw Service On 12 July, Hector Rail and mgw Service signed a five-year full-service provision contract. The two parties will be collaborating to deliver a comprehensive maintenance strategy for Hector Rail’s growing modern fleet. Maintenance operations are due to start in January 2018. "Weare thrilled to have won this important contract. It demonstrates confidence in our growing and effective company and it reinforces mgw Service as a high-quality maintenance provider in Sweden. Through this successful partnership with Hector Rail, mgw Service will go on developing maintenance services that will continuously improve fleet performance and availability," said Michaël Lautenbach, Managing Director of mgw Service. "I am very pleased that we have been able to expand our relationship with mgw service. By working in partnership, I am convinced that we will further develop Hector… Read More 10 OCT 2017 Hector Rail signs new contract with Collicare logistics On the 20th of September Collicare Logistics and Hector Rail AB exchanged and signed a 3 year contract which start on the 16th of October. The 2 companies will work together to connect 2 remote locations with an efficient and fast new route. “The train will go directly from Italy to Norway, and it will offer the fastest transit time in the market, says Ronny Nordmark, Development Manager in ColliCare. This means fast, price efficient and predictable shipping of our customers goods.” “We choose to invest in a rail service now to offer the most price efficient transport from Italy to Norway. In addition, this is the most environmentally friendly method for transporting goods. We wish to keep focusing on the environment, and this train is definitely a step… Read More 21 AUG 2017 Hector Rail will be the traction provider for Leo Express passenger railway transportations Hector Rail will be the traction provider for Leo Express passenger railway transportation operating between Berlin and Stuttgart. The commercial traffic is due to start 24th August. Initially the trains will run 4 round trips per week, Thursday afternoon to Monday morning. Leo Express is responsible for the promotion of the trains and the marketing is supported by Flixbus. Flixbus is the biggest private coach operator in central Europe. Leo Express will provide the conductor and service staff and Hector Rail the locomotive and drivers. Read More 08 AUG 2017 170807 Hector Rail signs new contract with LKAB On the 20th June LKAB and Hector Rail AB signed a new 5-year contract, starting in December 2017. LKAB is the biggest Iron Ore producer in Europe and are based in Kiruna and Malmberget. Hector Rail is an independent freight logistics supplier for the European Rail Transport Market with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany. Both parties focus on ensuring their customers’ needs are met through quality, stability and reliability of results. The contract is to run traffic from Luleå to Kiruna via Malmberget 7 days a week, Hector Rail will also provide shunting in Luleå and Malmberget. To support both parties’ commitment to sustainability and the environment the new Vectron Locomotive has been selected for the contract. The Vectron maximizes the use of the electric locomotive and negates… Read More Posts navigation 1 2 … 8 Next HECTOR RAIL Hector Rail is an independent line haul provider for the European Rail Transport Market. With a strong financial backbone we provide modern rail solutions with the highest quality and performance. 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