PortRail Group appoints Neil Stoddart as Head of Forestry & Marine

The UK leader in bulk material handling and logistics PortRail Group has appointed Neil
Stoddart as its new Head of Forestry & Marine. His appointment strengths the firm’s senior
team as it expands its specialist logistics, shipping and material handling capabilities across
Scotland, the wider UK and Ireland.

A respected figure in round timber harvesting, haulage and shipping operations, Neil’s
appointment follows the successful integration of his business, Creel Maritime, into PortRail
Group. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in the sector and will oversee the
development of PortRail ‘s forestry and marine activities, including timber haulage, forest
infrastructure, shipping, floating piers and marine logistics.

Throughout his career Neil has developed a strong reputation for delivering practical,
commercially focused solutions, building long-term relationships and managing complex
operations in some of the most challenging environments across Scotland. He will work
closely with PortRail customers, stakeholders and industry partners to support growth,
innovation and sustainable development across the round timber supply chain.

Neil Stoddart said: “I am delighted to be joining PortRail at such an exciting stage in its
development and the integration of Creel Maritime couldn’t have come at a better time. The
team has great expertise and they have built an excellent reputation for driving innovations
that put us in a leadership positioned in forestry and marine, so I see a big opportunity to
strengthen what we do and expand our offering.”

Jim Flatman, Chief Operating Officer of PortRail Group said: “Neil is a brilliant addition to
our leadership team. His experience across forestry logistics, marine operations, shippingand port services is exceptionally well aligned with our long-term strategy. He brings deep
industry knowledge, strong relationships and a proven track record of delivering operational
excellence. As demand grows for efficient, sustainable and integrated supply chain
solutions, Neil will play a key role in helping us expand our activities and unlock new
opportunities for across the UK and Ireland.”

PortRail Group continues to build its position as a leading provider of integrated material
handling and logistics solutions, combining road, rail, port and shipping services to deliver
efficient, reliable and increasingly carbon-efficient solutions for customers in the UK and
Ireland.

For further information visit www.portrailgroup.com, email info@portrailgroup.com or call
0330 123 4422.