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
New helpline for female seafarers
On this year's International Women’s Day (8 March), the maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society launched a dedicated 24/7 helpline for female seafarers and cadets. Funded by marine insurer Skuld, the service offers confidential emotional support, crisis assistance and... more
Volsdal named PostNord Norway CEO
Jan Volsdal will take over as CEO of PostNord Norway on 1 May, bringing extensive experience from the transport and logistics sector with him. He joins from Torghatten, one of Norway’s leading ferry and express boat operators, and previously held leadership roles at... more
48% rise for women in management in a year
Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter specialist, has reported a 48% increase in women in management positions over the past year, alongside a 9% rise in female employees. The enterprise, which provides charter solutions for passenger and cargo transport, has invested heavily... more
Geodis hires Devauges
The global transport and logistics provider Geodis has appointed Jean-Benoît Devauges as group general counsel. He joins the management board, chaired by CEO Marie-Christine Lombard, and the executive board, alongside Lombard and David-Olivier Tarac. Devauges began his... more