As Samskip continues with its aggressive expansion of its European network, we are thrilled to share some exciting news as we continue to growth and enhance our services. Samskip is proud to announce the opening of our new office in Bilbao, Spain – SAMSKIP S.L.!
Recently, we launched a number of new Spanish services from Santander, aiming to broaden our network in the region. This service quickly gained momentum, exceeding our expectations, and signaling further growth opportunities.
To support our expansion plans, we have established a dedicated Samskip office in Bilbao. To ensure our success in this venture, we have assembled a team of industry heavyweights to lead the way. We are delighted to introduce our powerhouse team:
Diego Ruigómez, Managing Director
Diego brings 27 years of experience in the shipping industry, including 24 years in short-sea shipping. His extensive background includes key roles at MacAndrews, MacAndrews OPDR, Containerships, and most recently CMA CGM Intra North Europe. Diego has been instrumental in the successful growth and multimodal development of CMA CGM in Spain, particularly in warehousing, rail, and terminals. His strong customer relationships and expertise will be invaluable as we expand our operations.
Virginia Navarro, Country Sales Manager
With over 25 years of experience focused on customer needs, Virginia’s career began at Naviera Pinillos (later Boluda) and continued through Bridgestone and MacAndrews Sales department. Recently, she worked at CMA CGM Intra North Europe, combining roles as Branch Manager and Intermodal Senior Sales Manager. Virginia is known for leading high-performing teams and providing effective logistic solutions across short-sea networks and multimodal services through rail, road, and warehousing.
Javier Fontaneda, Country Customer Experience Manager
Javier is an experienced Customer Service Manager with a proven track record in logistics and supply chain management. With 25 years in shipping, including 10 years in short-sea shipping, Javier’s recent experience at Containerships-CMA CGM Short Sea highlights his expertise in operations management, freight, maritime operations, and import/export
Javier is a hands-on professional who collaborates closely with colleagues to deliver the best customer experience.
With our new Bilbao office and this exceptional team, we are well-prepared to support our expansion plans in Spain. This new office will enable us to offer our customers extended, reliable services and personalized support, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed their logistics needs.
We look forward to this exciting new chapter and the opportunities it will bring for Samskip and our valued customers.
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