UPS picks president for European market 
UPS has named Daniel Carrera as the new president of UPS Europe, a role in which he will manage the company’s operations and UPS employees in 56 countries and territories. UPS’ European market continues to grow in response to the increasing demands of e-commerce and it plays an... plus
Fresh hands at the helm
Jesper Bille Bennike will join Sixfold, a provider of visibility services, as its new executive director, effective 1 April 2021. Bennike comes with expertise in supply chain technology and real-time visibility, having spent three years building and leading Gatehouse Logistics... plus
ITJ Video News – 25 March 2021
In the ITJ Video News of 25 March 2021, editor-in-chief Chris Doepgen looks at a new private equity partnership for AIT Worldwide Logistics; research and development collaboration between Thai Airways International and Thailand Post Distribution; the appointment of a German... plus
Keller and Sutter join EAP board
At their meeting on 18 March 2021, eight French and eight Swiss members of the board of directors of Basel-Mulhouse Airport, welcomed two new board members: Esther Keller (photo) and Kaspar Sutter, both newky elected to serve in the government of Basel City. They succeed... plus
Nexxiot expands management team
Zurich (Switzerland)-based Internet of Things (IoT) company Nexxiot has appointed Bernard Guillelmon as its new senior advisor, effective April 2021. He will bring expertise in railfreight transport and a large network in the industry to his new role. Guillelmon is also an... plus
Broberg to become Acertus’ new CEO
Acertus, a technology-driven automotive logistics and services provider, has named Trent Broberg as CEO, succeeding William Billiter, who co-founded the company and served as CEO since 2010. He will remain on the board while helping facilitate a seamless transition for Broberg.... plus
Relocation and award
As the first company in western Switzerland, von Bergen has invested in two green, hydrogen-powered trucks, a revolutionary technology that massively reduces CO2 emissions. The transport company has now been awarded this year's "Watt d'Or" energy prize by the Swiss... plus
More localised support
Liebherr Container Cranes, which is part of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division based in Killarney (Ireland), has formalised its sales and service presence in North America via its subsidiaries Liebherr USA and Liebherr-Canada. This localised approach aims to give customers... plus
First female COO
Constance von Muehlen will become Alaska Airlines’ first female chief operating officer on 3 April 2021. As a member of the executive committee, she will report to Ben Minicucci, who will assume his position as CEO on 31 March 2021. Von Muehlen succeeds current COO Gary Beck,... plus
Finance guru for growth in Asia
Emergevest, a private equity investment group with holdings that include EV Cargo, one of the largest private logistics companies in UK, has appointed Lawrence Lim as director with responsibilities for investment origination, execution and portfolio management. Lim joins... plus