Fedex promotes Brie Carere 
Fedex has promoted Brie Carere, chief marketing and communications officer, to first chief customer officer. She also was named co-president and co-CEO of Fedex Services, a role she will share with Rob Carter, executive vice president and chief information officer. Since... plus
MSC expanding Asia–USA network
From July on, MSC will not only launch its new ‘Zephyr’ service, but also adjust its ‘Santana’ and ‘Sentosa’ services connecting China and the USA. The ‘Zephyr’, god of wind, will be an Asia–US Gulf Coast and South Atlantic service. It will offer direct weekly connections from... plus
First woman to lead global defence logistics provider
Agility Defence & Government Services (DGS), which provides logistics and supply chain services for public-sector customers, has appointed Anne Bradley as CEO. Bradley, a senior vice president at DGS, succeeds MG Dan Mongeon, USA (Ret), who will retire and become chair... plus
UPS welcomes Bala Subramanian
UPS has appointed Bala Subramanian to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer. Effective 18 July 2022, he will report to CEO Carol B. Tomé and join the UPS executive leadership team with responsibility for technology and... plus
Sensitive to tiny little car sensors
On 30 May 2022, CBP officers inspected a shipment of sensors arriving from Hong Kong. Based on intelligence gathering and experience, officers suspected that the sensors were counterfeit. Officers reached out to GM’s global brand protection investigator - global security, which... plus
Columbia Sportswear Company picks Francois Guillon
Columbia Sportswear Company, a specialist for active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment, has appointed Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfilment. Guillon brings leadership experience in planning and digital transformation of... plus
Big investments in Canada’s rail infrastructure
For 2022, Canadian National Railways (CN) has announced various investments in technology, capacity, rolling stock units, decarbonisation initiatives and network improvements in order to power sustainable growth and safety. The carrier will invest CAD 390 million (EUR 286... plus
Flexcold picks Martin Schultz
Mark Schultz has joined Flexcold as vice president of sales. His responsibilities will include accelerating Flexcold’s presence in Jacksonville, Florida and new geographies, developing new channels, and contributing to the company’s overall business strategies. Schultz... plus
NFP: new executive leadership team in Canada
NFP, a property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, has appointed a new executive leadership team (ELT) in Canada. Members of the corporate ELT include John Haas, president; Scott Saddington, COO; Tara Carruthers, CFO; Lesley Munk,... plus
GPA continues upward trend
In May 2022, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) passed the threshold of almost 520,000 teu handled, breaking the previous record of 504,000 teu set in October 2021. Volumes rose by 8.5% or 40,800 teu compared to the same month in 2021. The Garden City Terminal especially is... plus