WSS' Adjusted Pricing From 1st Jan
From 1 January 2015, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) will increase prices on all products and services by the OECD* global average inflation rate of 1.9%. “In order to consistently deliver quality products and dependable services throughout our global network it is necessary to cover at least a portion of the inflation costs we incur”, says VP Sales and Marketing, Thomas Smordalen. The 1.9% increase will affect list prices on all types of liferaft rental exchange (LRE) safety products and services, marine products and chemicals as well as agency services. Contracted customers will be OECD-inflation-adjusted in accordance with agreed Terms and Conditions.
Wilhelmsen Ships Service Holds Prices for 2012
This comes as a direct response to the challenging market conditions and the company’s intention to share reduced operating costs and cost savings with its global customer base whenever possible. “The price hold ensures that our customers avoid increases at a time that is proving to be a difficult one for the whole industry. We are continuously developing our processes in order to improve our operational efficiency. “Together with ongoing investment in customer service and the expansion of our global network, the price hold demonstrates that we continue to be a strong business partner now and in the future”. As the world’s largest maritime network…
Jacobsen, Smordalen Wilhelmsen Management
The new vice presidents will have two roles. Each will be responsible for their own fields of operations - International Customer Services and International Sales - but they will also have a critical role in the CMT. Jacobsen started her career in shipping with the company in 1995. Since that time she has been employed in a number of key positions within Sales and Marketing, before moving into International Sales in 2008. Smordalen has a background in sales management. He started in 1993 as a sales trainee and rose to the position of Sales Director, Europe.
