Hellmann chooses Julia Nolf 
Family-owned logistics service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Julia Nolf as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) for the Americas region. In her new role, she oversees sales, business development, marketing, and account management across North and Latin... plus
Field post service marks 30th anniversary
For the past 30 years, Germany’s “Feldpost” or field post service has provided members of the German Armed Forces serving abroad with post from home all year round. Some 270 field post personnel are involved in the service. Around 300,000 shipments with a combined weight of... plus
K+N elects Hansjörg Rodi to management board
The board of directors of Kuehne + Nagel International has appointed Hansjörg Rodi to its management board, effective 1 August 2022. Rodi will assume responsibility for road logistics and thus succeed Stefan Paul, who will become the new CEO of the Kuehne + Nagel Group on the... plus
Boeing now headquartered near DC
Boeing’s campus in Arlington VA, just outside Washington DC, is set to become the corporation’s new global headquarters. The aerospace and defence firm’s employees in the region, who specialise in airplane development and autonomous systems, already support various corporate... plus
UK P&I Club picks Colin Legget
The UK P&I Club, a leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has appointed Colin Legget as a risk assessor in its London office. Legget served at sea for a number of years and has managerial experience, both onshore... plus
Duo to head Kopf+Lübben Cargo Services
On 1 September 2022 Johan Padding will succeed Michael Guttrof as managing director of Kopf+Lübben Cargo Services (KLCS), joining Thomas Manigk in the firm’s executive management team. Guttrof left KLCS after 13 years in March. Dutchman Padding studied logistics in the... plus
Skycell picks Emma Wong and Daniel Kwa
Skycell is expanding its APAC presence by hiring key industry executives in Singapore and Hong Kong. Daniel Kwa (left) takes on the role of head of sales APAC, whereas Emma Wong (right) becomes top account executive director APAC. “Having spent 20 years within the pharma and... plus
IAPH chooses Michael Luguje
Michael Achagwe Luguje, managing director, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Ghana, has been elected as vice president for the Africa Region of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) by a vote of confidence of the region’s members. Luguje holds a... plus
Karl Thorngren and Kenneth Juhls join ZeroNorth
Technology company ZeroNorth has appointed Karl Thorngren (right) as chief financial officer, whilst Kenneth Juhls (left) will be managing director of Clearlynx, a ZeroNorth company. Thorngren has a long track record in maritime, including time spent as CFO for Maersk Supply... plus
18 May: International Day for Women in Maritime
The maritime industry worldwide is celebrating its first International Day for Women in Maritime today, 18 May 2022. The event goes back to a decision of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Special recognition will be given to women in the industry every 18 May in... plus