Soget opens academy 
Soget designs, develops and operates solutions to enhance its customers' logistics, port and customs performance. It also offers customer training courses, work-study programmes and local, national and international academic partnerships to promote its know-how. All these... plus
Strong women, strong rail sector
In Germany’s railway industry, the proportion of female employees is around 18, as reported by a recent survey among the membership of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB). "If we significantly increase the proportion of women, we can also decisively reduce the... plus
Chapman Freeborn: Jack Burt back on board
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas, effective immediately. With 15 years of experience in the international air cargo industry, Burt is rejoining... plus
Seko Logistics: David Emerson steps down
End-to-end global logistics provider Seko Logistics (Seko) has appointed Maxime Bessiere as its new chief commercial officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa (Emea), effective immediately. Bessiere will be taking over the role as David Emerson, long-standing CCO and one of four... plus
Bluebox Systems picks new global sales manager
Bluebox Systems, a developer of intelligent air cargo tracking solutions, has hired Usman Khan as global sales manager. The logistics and technology expert will be based in London and report directly to the Bluebox Systems management team. Khan started his logistics career... plus
Maurice Unck to succeed Bob van Ierland
Post NL has appointed Maurice Unck as director of mail services in the Netherlands, effective 1 January 2024. Unk will also join the company’s executive committee. Unck is currently general manager and CEO of RET, a public transport company serving the Rotterdam region. His... plus
U-Freight celebrates 55th anniversary
Hong Kong-based U-Freight Group has celebrated its 55th birthday in its first annual global conference since the Covid-19 pandemic. Almost 200 delegates gathered in Hong Kong for the event. Chief executive officer Simon Wong: “Since 1968, U-Freight has developed a network of... plus
Former Geneva Airport security chief found guilty
The Geneva Criminal Court has sentenced the former head of security at Geneva Airport to six months in prison, followed by a two-and-a-half-year probation period, for passive corruption. This man had favoured a company so that it could obtain mandates, in exchange of money. He... plus
Eroad relocates headquarters to San Diego
Eroad, a provider of fleet performance management, announced the relocation of its North American headquarters from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, cementing the region as the epicentre of fleet technology in the USA. The company has also bolstered its leadership team with... plus
Former CFO becomes CEO
After a three-month search reviewing candidates from all parts of the USA and the industry, the Port of Corpus Christi Commission voted in a special meeting on 6 September 2023 to promote Kent Britton, CFO of the Texan port since 2019, to the position of full-time CEO. He has... plus