Fresh leadership for Culina 
The Doncaster-based Culina Group has named Liam McElroy as its new group CEO, whilst chief strategy officer Fabian Koehler has been confirmed as deputy group CEO. McElroy starts on 24 February, while Koehler assumes his new role immediately. McElroy brings extensive... more
40 years of caring for maritime cargo
Cargo Care Solutions, a leading maritime supplier, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and resilience.Founded in 1985 as Macor Marine Systems, the company grew together with container shipping. In 2010 it was rebranded to reflect its expanded services. Today it operates global... more
Bifa promoting ‘Apprenticeship Week’
During ‘National Apprenticeship Week’, which runs from today, 10 February, through to next Sunday, the British International Freight Association (Bifa) will host two online events to highlight apprenticeships as a way to attract talent. On 12 February ‘Ask an ex-apprentice’... more
South African for Imea at Hellmann
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Lee I’Ons as its regional CEO for the Imea region, with effect from 1 April. He’ll succeed Madhav Kurup, who has led the region since 2008 and was recently promoted to Hellmann’s global management board as COO for airfreight, sea... more
Air cargo provider names operations director
Rotterdam-based VRR has promoted Ben Lakerveld to the position of operations director. Managing director Geert van Riemsdijk is pleased, as “many people already know Ben well from his 15 years at VRR. He’s grown with us through several roles, most recently as sales manager, and... more
Maharaj creates new leadership constellation
Constellation Cold Logistics has appointed Abhy Maharaj as its new chief commercial officer (COO), with effect from 1 February. His extensive experience in business growth, automation and technology will support Constellation’s new strategy following its acquisition by... more
Vedat new SmartSea CTO
SmartSea, powered by Sita, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Kris Vedat as its chief technology officer. Vedat, a former head of technology and logistics at P&O Maritime Logistics, brings over 20 years of experience in technology and logistics... more
Rhenus Port Logistics appoints executives
Marcel Meyer (on the left) will take over as the head of the Rhenus Port Transport unit on 1 May, succeeding Thomas Maassen. As Port Logistics CFO he played a key role in the division’s growth and internationalisation. Philip Tomaskowicz (on the right) will assume leadership... more
Saenz de Santa Maria promoted
DNV Maritime appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as chief operating officer (COO) with effect from 1 January. She’s based in Singapore and tasked with enhancing coordination between regional teams and central functions, strengthening customer relationships and boosting... more
InterManager elects new president
The recent annual general meeting in London of InterManager, an international association for the ship management sector, elected Sebastian von Hardenberg, CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), as its new president. Von Hardenberg is a seasoned negotiator who played a... more