Priority Freight hires general manager in Frankfurt 
Priority Freight, a time-critical logistics specialist, has further expanded its operations in Europe by opening new premises at Frankfurt airport. The new office, which began operations just before the Covid-19 pandemic, is headed up by Marco Sauer. Sauer joins Priority... plus
Istek Akbulut to head ISO tank container sales
The Bati Group has recruited Istek Akbulut as its ISO tank container sales manager in its Bati Innovative Logistics unit. She has more than twelve years of professional experience in the fields of ISO tank container transport, bulk liquids, dangerous cargo handling and fleet... plus
New managing director for Seaports of Niedersachsen
The marketing company Seaports of Niedersachsen has appointed André Heim as its new managing director. He replaces Timo Schön, who has left the company at his own request. “I’m looking forward to the new professional challenge and I thank the supervisory board for the trust... plus
AMH Material Handling picks new senior design engineer
Material handling, automation and maintenance specialist AMH Material Handling has appointed Aaran Konarczak as senior design engineer. Konarczak joins the team with extensive industry knowledge and experience from previous material handling and logistics roles. The post of... plus
Hugh Flynn to retire after 22 years
Hugh Flynn will step down after 22 years as chief executive of the ASL Group on 13 July this year. ASL senior executive Dave Andrew will succeed him in this position, effective on the same date. ASL will continue to benefit from Flynn's strategic input, as he will continue... plus
Shipping expert joins Commonwealth board of governors
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry has welcomed the appointment of the UK High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis, Kevin M. Isaac, as chairman of the 54 member Commonwealth board of governors. He is also the Saint Kitts and Nevis permanent representative to... plus
UTC Overseas appoints Jo Ann Zelaya
UTC Overseas, a global freight forwarder and transportation provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, has elected Jo Ann Zelaya as its new director of the rail, rigging and heavy haul team. Her credentials come from a 21-year career working for private stevedores, steamship... plus
Expeditors appoints new senior vice president
Expeditors International has named Kelly Blacker as senior vice president, global air. Blacker has held several leadership positions over her 25-year career at Expeditors. “Our air product is foundational to the global logistics services we provide,” said Jeffrey Musser,... plus
Kuehne Holding wants more say at Hapag-Lloyd
Kuehne Holding and its subsidiary Kuehne Maritime have held a stake of more than 30% in Hapag-Lloyd since the end of March 2020. The holding now claims a second seat on Hapag-Lloy's supervisory board in order to reach parity with the two representatives of the Chilean... plus
New chairman for Fraport’s supervisory board
In an extraordinary meeting, Fraport AG’s supervisory board, elected Hessian finance minister Michael Boddenberg as its new chairman. He succeeds Karlheinz Weimar, who stepped down at the close of the annual general meeting – after having chaired the supervisory board for more... plus