Stream Marine Training strengthens its team 
Stream Marine Training (SMT) has started off the New Year with hiring three new members of staff. Martyn Thomas joins as chief of staff, Alex Ponomarev as sales director for the technical training division and Darren Payne as COO. Thomas joins SMT from the position of global... plus
Young Forwarders Network expands to Northern Ireland
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has added another regional group to the Young Forwarder Network that it launched less than one year ago. The Northern Ireland regional group was launched at a well-attended meeting, which took place at the Belfast harbour... plus
New CTO for Tachofresh
Falko Schmalenberg has assumed the role of chief technology officer (CTO) at Tachofresh. In this position, he will be responsible for the further development and strategic focus of the company's products. Schmalenberg joined Tachofresh in 2018. His first task was to manage a... plus
Shipping Australia welcomes Jim Wilson
Shipping Australia has appointed international maritime and transport journalist Jim Wilson as its new policy and communications executive. Wilson is already known to the Australian freight industry from his days as the editor of Lloyd’s List DCN / Lloyd’s List Australia and... plus
Jörg Sommer leaves Streetscooter
Jörg Sommer, CEO of Streetscooter, which is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. His departure, which is effective immediately, is by mutual agreement and on the best of terms. The change was prompted by strategic differences... plus
IFS certificate for Dachser Schweiz
The air freight division at Dachser Spedition Schweiz now also complies with the requirements of the IFS logistics standards for foodstuffs. The company passed the test "at a higher lever" thanks to its excellent audit result. The division sea freight export FCL... plus
Tapa honours police of Saxony-Anhalt
The transported asset protection association (Tapa) has honoured the EU Project Cargo initiative implemented by the state criminal office (AKA) of Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) for its contribution to reducing cargo thefts in Europe and easing the burden of these crimes on... plus
AV Dawson's director to drive business growth strategy
AV Dawson, which owns and operates a 404,686 sqm port and logistics facility in Middlesbrough, has promoted Charlie Nettle from his previous role as head of commercial and marketing to a new directorial position on the board to help drive forward the business’ growth strategy.... plus
Darren Hall is Fraikin's new CEO in UK
Fraikin Group, a contract hire, fleet management and rental specialist based in France, has appointed Darren Hall to lead the company’s British subsidiary Fraikin (Coventry). Hall served as managing director of Fraikin Dayim Truck Rental for five years, setting up and... plus
From Etihad Airways to PA Consulting
PA Consulting has announced that Peter Baumgartner, formerly CEO of Etihad Airways, will join its specialist aviation team, which includes the 2017 acquisition Nyras. The Swiss citizen has had a prolific career to date. Baumgartner will serve as a senior advisor and establish... plus