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Press Release/October 2025

Vanguard Logistics Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments in the Americas, Europe, and Africa

Cypress, CA, USA, October 2, 2025: Vanguard Logistics, a pioneer in the less-than-container load (LCL) industry, announced key appointments across Americas, Europe, and Africa to strengthen operational alignment and further enhance the delivery of shipping solutions to customers.

‘We are committed to driving operational excellence and strengthening our end-to-end network. Our new regional leaders will help us build stronger trade flows and expand opportunities for our customers across global markets,’ said Christopher Smith, CEO of Vanguard Logistics.

Salvador Camaraza has been appointed as the Regional Managing Director for Americas, responsible for North America and Latin America. Salvador returned to Vanguard Logistics in 2024 and has led the revitalization of the brand across South America.

Ivan Garcia has been named the Regional Managing Director for Europe. With over 18 years of leadership experience in the global freight forwarding industry, Ivan joined Vanguard Logistics this year and has made significant contributions to regional operations and commercial activation.

Vitor Rodrigues has been appointed as the Regional Cluster Head for Latin America. Previously, Vitor managed country operations for Vanguard Logistics in Brazil, where he drove business growth and enhanced customer experience. He has also held multiple leadership roles within the logistics industry.

Hatem Farouk has been named the Regional Managing Director for Africa and Agent Network. With over two decades of supply chain experience, Hatem brings valuable expertise and is well equipped to guide Vanguard's efforts in this expanding market.

"Our people drive our success. I am pleased to see our team members advance and take on larger regional leadership roles," added Christopher.

About Vanguard Logistics:

Founded in 1978, Vanguard Logistics is the pioneer of the Less-than-Container Load (LCL) industry. Operating in over 36 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, Vanguard is one of the world’s leading neutral NVOCCs, trusted by freight forwarders and logistics providers for reliable and efficient ocean freight consolidation.

For more information, visit www.vanguardlogistics.com.

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