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Executive moves: Momentum Transportation and LOC Group

Momentum Transportation appoints VP of marketing, while LOC Group names two directors.

   Momentum Transportation USA, a subsidiary of Landstar, has appointed David Hoppens to vice president of sales and marketing. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new position, having worked in senior management positions at CSX Transportation, Pacer International and U.S. Xpress.

   LOC Group, a marine engineering consultancy, has named John Quarrington group marine warranty surveying manager and Mark McGurran as Asia regional hull and machinery coordinator.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.