German lender HSH Nordbank is losing its global head of shipping Ingmar Loges to domestic rival DVB Bank.

HSH told TradeWinds that Christian Nieswandt will take over the top job on 1 March after Loges leaves.

“Being with HSH for 14 years now, Christian has vast of experience in shipping, domestically and internationally alike,” it added.

“Most recently he was responsible for HSH's syndication activities, something quite important when it comes to actively managing the shipping book." 

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