Leadership transition at Pfenning 
The Pfenning group is restructuring its leadership to align it with its strategic growth. To this end it has reported that Manuel Pfenning will move to the holding company, while Georg Lammers will join the operational management team of Pfenning Logistics, together with Rana... more
Say hi to Sam and Tracy
FourKites has launched ‘Tracy’ and ‘Sam’, the first AI-powered digital workers designed to automate up to 80% of routine supply chain tasks, increasing efficiency by 40%. Unlike generic AI assistants, they autonomously execute complex workflows, freeing human workers to focus... more
Experienced leader succeeds Jörg Rotthowe
The Geis Group has expanded its road services Germany division by appointing Andre Bremm as head of sales and projects at the executive level. Bremm succeeded Jörg Rotthowe in the sales function and brings experience in forwarding, specialised transport and contract logistics... more
Scannell Properties expands German team
On 1 February Scannell Properties appointed Lukas Imdahl as the director of its development activities in Germany. He oversees site acquisitions and the development of build-to-suit and speculative projects in the country. Imdahl previously worked at Evolutiq and Panattoni,... more
Reconomy appoints CEO of ‘re-use loop’
Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the chief executive of its ‘re-use loop’. The division, comprising ‘advanced supply chain’ and ‘rebound’, provides technology-driven circular logistics and supply chain solutions. “Reconomy’s ‘re-use loop’ is one of our key divisions, and... more
Counting Kiwis’ cargo
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa) has welcomed Air New Zealand as its newest member, strengthening regional collaboration on sustainability, supply chain recovery, and cross-border travel. Aapa director-general Subhas Menon stated that “Air New Zealand’s global... more
Nosta appoints Markus Dodt as COO for contract logistics
The Nosta Group has named Markus Dodt (pictured) as its COO for contract logistics. With over 30 years of experience, Dodt has played a key role in warehouse development, reorganisation and consolidation for logistics firms in Europe. Dodt said that he’s “keen to align the... more
Dual leadership for Barig
Jorge Carretero (Latam Cargo, on the right) and Thilo Schäfer (Condor, on the left) are the new leaders of the air cargo committee of the ‘Board of Airline Representatives in Germany’ (Barig). Together they’ll drive key initiatives, including digitalisation and process... more
Europa Worldwide Group invests in apprentices
The UK’s Europa Worldwide Group has celebrated its apprenticeship initiatives, showcasing their role in staff development. ‘National Apprenticeship Week’ (10-16 February) highlights the benefits of vocational training, enabling employees to improve their skill without career... more
Cool control in Abu Dhabi
Jettainer has named Steffen Fessler as the head of cool ULD, overseeing its ‘cool&fly’ management service. The solution provides airlines with full cool ULD order management, reducing risks and costs. Jettainer handles around 12,000 cool ULDs annually. Fessler previously... more