Alessandro De Benedetto

National Sea Logistic Reefer Development Manager Kuehne & Nagel

Genoa, Liguria, Italy

About

Specialties: MARITIME AGENT, Enrolled c/o C.C.I.A.A. (Chamber of Commerce Industry Handicraft and Agriculture of Genoa) professional book order nbr-475 Wide experience in shipping and logistics with specialization in temperature controlled/perishable cargo.

Experience

  • National Sea Logistic Reefer Development Manager at Kuehne+Nagel
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Sales manager perishable at DB Schenker Italiana S.p.A.
    Aug 2017 - Jul 2025 · 8 yrs

  • Director Aprile Cool Solutions at Aprile SpA
    May 2011 - Aug 2017 · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Reefer Sales Manager at Savino Del Bene
    Sep 2010 - Apr 2011 · 8 mos

  • Maersk Italia spa (17 yrs 5 mos)
    • Reefer sales executive – Key customer reefer manager
      Mar 2008 - Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for whole Italy reefer market/customers. in charge of specific conversion projects and of increasing in-outbound reefer volumes.

    • Area Reefer Manager – East Mediterranean area
      Feb 2006 - Mar 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for supporting the reefer sales organization in the 27 countries composing the EME area, Liaising with strategic reefer customers and fixing pricing strategies and specific campaigns related to promotion of reefer services together with local agencies. In charge of promoting the introduction of new services/products in the area and of reviewing opportunities for breakbulk conversion; participating in major trade exhibitions related to reefer transport.

    • Key Account Manager - West Italy
      May 2002 - Feb 2006 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Acting as top-level contact for Key Clients and responsible for the achievement of the targeted volumes. In charge of identifying and developing new business opportunities in West Italy together with KC team. Building strong, value-driven and profitable long-term Key Client relationships resulting in targeted business growth.