Geest Line are delighted to welcome on board Donna Mitchell as Credit Controller with a view to helping Geest Line maintain a healthy balance!
Donna originally hails from Ayrshire, Scotland where she started her career in the accounts department with W.J. Knox who manufactured netting, cotton and yarn. Wishing to progress her chosen profession Donna made the decision to return to education and obtained a HND in Business Studies giving her a wider knowledge of the business world.
More recently Donna has worked for a Hampshire based Logistics company and valued customer of Geest Line where she worked with her Financial Director in all aspects of sales, purchase ledger and the all important monthly and year end accounts.
On a personal note Donna loves to run – she regularly takes part in races from 5K to wait for it… Ultra marathons! Perfect training for her new role with Geest Line.
After seven happy years with her previous employer we are very pleased to welcome Donna on board and wish her every success in her new role.
We would like to welcome to the Geest Family Capt. Steve Smith who joined us recently, and will be a welcome addition to our Operational Department as the Shipping Operations Manager.
Steve comes from a very successful maritime background and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge which can only enhance our operations department, he will be focusing on all aspects of the management of the Geest Line chartered vessels, working very closely with Mr Mike Enticott with the planning of the west bound general freight.
Once Steve has settled into his new role, he will travel with the vessels throughout the Caribbean, this will be a great opportunity to introduce himself to our agents and port officials.
Back in 1976, Steve started his maritime career in the Merchant Navy at the tender age of 18, he started as a deck cadet with IFR Services, a reefer company trading worldwide carrying similar cargo to Geest, moving up the ranks from cadet to 2nd officer.
After getting married in 1983, Steve decided to leave his sea-faring ways behind and came ashore in 1985.
In 1993 and with two new additions to the family, Steve decided to return to sea and joined UECC (United European Car Carriers), whilst working with UECC Steve studied at Warsash Nautical College where he achieved a HND in nautical science along with a Master Mariners Certificate, this allowed him to become a Chief Officer and finally a Master, and so to our benefit, Steve decided to leave UECC and came and joined us here at the Geest Line, and we hope that the next chapter in his career with Geest is a fantastic one, and we all wish him well.
Eastern Caribbean cargo carrier Geest Line is preparing to support the Americas debut of the world-renowned Top Gear Festival, which is heading to Barbados 17-18 May, 2014. The action-packed weekend, which will take place at the newly renovated Bushy Park Circuit, will feature an awe-inspiring line-up of cars and driving talent in an event that is expected to be attended by thousands.
The Barbados Tourism Authority, which has a three-year contract to host the festival, has engaged Geest Line to ship participating rally and super cars from Europe. The vehicles, many owned by private individuals, will be loaded onto Geest Line vessels at its Portsmouth docks facility.
On arrival in Barbados, the cars will be taken to Bushy Park racing circuit by Geest’s local agents Seafreight and Goddards Enterprises. After the festival, Geest Line will ship the cars back to Portsmouth.
Captain Peter Dixon, Managing Director of Geest Line, which is headquartered in Fareham, said:
“Geest Line has more than 50 years’ Caribbean experience in shipping everything from large project machinery to tiny perishables. We’re thrilled to be working with our partners, the Barbados Tourism Authority, to support the Top Gear Festival Barbados. It promises to be a fabulous celebration of all things motoring and a superb way to promote Barbados and provide an onward stimulus to the country’s economy.”
Petra Roach, UK Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Barbados Tourism Authority, said:
“The Top Gear Festival has enjoyed amazing success in countries such as South Africa and Australia, and we are delighted to add Barbados to the list. Geest Line is providing essential logistical support and transportation to enable the event to happen. It’s a substantial investment in time and resource, so my thanks go out to them.”
As is traditional with Geest Line staff whenever there is an excuse to dress up and raise funds for good causes, you can always rely on members of staff to join in. (more…)
Geest Line are delighted to announce that we are exclusive shipping sponsors of the Top Gear Festival Barbados for 2014. (more…)
A short video of the Agulhas Stream entering Portsmouth Harbour. Filmed from the Square Tower, Portsmouth.
Note: The sound is distorted by the wind, so you’ll probably want to turn it down a little.
Geest Line has been taking delivery of new 20ft reefer containers incorporating the latest technological efficiencies as well as new 20ft and 40ft dry van containers.
Geest Line has also incorporated reinforced roof plates to all new containers to provide greater protection against the rigours of the trade.