Luhta returns to law in new role 
The US 3PL Trinity Logistics has named Klaus Luhta as its new in-house counsel. Luhta, previously a freight agent with the company for nearly five years, brings expertise in contract negotiation, risk management and compliance with him. His background includes roles as chief... more
CenterPoint announces change of CEO
Bob Chapman, CEO of CenterPoint Properties, has announced his retirement on 1 July. After over a decade at the helm Chapman led the company’s expansion into strategic markets and positioned it for continued growth. As part of CenterPoint’s succession plan, Jim Clewlow... more
Strengthening leadership in UK/Ireland and Germany
The Customs Support Group, a leading European customs and trade solutions provider, has expanded its leadership team with two key appointments. Keiron Myall is the new managing director for the UK and Ireland and Thomas Regler (pictured) the same for Germany. Myall, who took... more
SmartSea appoints head of infrastructure
SmartSea, powered by Sita, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Andy Oakley (on the left) as the head of its infrastructure and operations. Oakley, who was previously the director of IT operations at City of Dreams Mediterranean, will drive digital integration,... more
Schmitt leads French business organisation
Jean-Thomas Schmitt (centre), CEO of the Heppner Group, has been unanimously elected president of Union TLF, succeeding Eric Hémar. Over the next three years, he aims to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness, enhance its appeal and expand member services. His key priorities... more
Gerg to head Brazilian team in Amsterdam
Embraer Commercial Aviation has established a global leasing and freighter activities team to enhance its presence in the cargo and leasing markets. Based in Amsterdam, the team will focus on e-jet passenger-to-freighter conversions and commercial leasing activities under a... more
Spies to head ACS time-critical services
Air Charter Service (ACS) has named Andreas Spies as the new CEO for time-critical services in the Emea and Apac regions. Spies, who joined ACS seven years ago after more than a decade in onboard courier services and who’ll be based in Frankfurt, has played a key role in... more
Strengthening the team in Germany
Manhattan Associates is expanding its presence in Germany by adding two new experts to meet demand for digitalisation in supply chain management and point-of-sale solutions. Christoff Renz (on the left) joins the company as national sales director, bringing over 20 years of... more
HU Mengmeng appointed Jayud CFO
On 1 March Shenzhen-based Jayud Global Logistics has appointed HU Mengmeng as its new chief financial officer. She succeeded Lin Bao, who stepped down for personal reasons but will support the transition. Hu brings over 20 years of experience in shipping and logistics finance... more
Ferrari drives supply chain for aircraft manufacturer
Deutsche Aircraft has officially named Patricia Ferrari as its new vice-president for the supply chain, following her tenure as interim vice-president since May 2024. Ferrari will lead the company’s supply chain strategy, ensuring efficiency and sustainability as Deutsche... more