German manager Reederei Harmstorf has appointed Alexander Riecke as its second managing director.

The Hamburg company said he will run the firm and sister operation Thomas Meier-Hedde & Co KG together with Thomas Meier-Hedde.

Riecke has been with Harmstorf since 2010.

He was given power of attorney at the company in February 2017 and has been responsible for commercial aspects since then.