Western Bulk announced the appointment of a highly experienced Lumber & Projects team based in Bergen. This marks an important step in the continued expansion of the company’s commercial platform and its focus on developing strong niche capabilities alongside its core bulk operations. The new desk will commence operations on 1 May 2026.
Attracting complementary skills and networks has been a key strategic priority for Western Bulk. The newly appointed team brings extensive hands-on experience within lumber, project and breakbulk cargoes, further strengthening Western Bulk’s ability to serve customers.
The team consists of Henrik Lahn-Johannessen and Thomas Johansen on the commercial side, together with Kjell Magne Veka in operations, combining strong commercial judgement with deep expertise in complex cargo execution.
“We are excited to welcome Henrik, Thomas and Kjell Magne to Western Bulk and to explore the synergies between our bulk and project business. Their expertise and market knowledge fit very well with our strategy of building a diversified commercial platform, where specialist teams can thrive while benefiting from the scale, systems, and global reach of Western Bulk,” says Torbjørn Gjervik, CEO of Western Bulk.