Strengthening Hamburg’s position in Asia 
The port of Hamburg liaison office in China (HHR Shanghai) welcomed a new leader on 1 January, when Lars Anke took over as chief representative. Anke’s no stranger to representing Hamburg in China, having previously headed the office from 2006 to 2019. His predecessor Pan Hua... more
Shearwater Law strengthens maritime practice unit
Shearwater Law has appointed David Richards as a director in its maritime practice group. He joins the Newcastle office, following his role as deputy global head of P&I claims and head of a legal and expertise unit at an IG P&I Club, where he oversaw global mutual... more
Seko Logistics SVP joins AfA board
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has elected David O. King, of Seko Logistics, to its board of directors for the first time, as the forwarding association looks ahead to the 2025-2028 term. “I’m honoured to join the board and contribute to the association’s work representing... more
Noblelift North America welcomes new president
Noblelift North America, a leader in lithium-iron handling services, has appointed Bill Pedriana as its new president. He previously served as chief marketing officer at Big Joe Forklifts, where he helped rebuild the brand, develop groundbreaking products (including the ‘Joey’... more
From Gefco to Geopost
Bastien Wilshaw became a member of the Geopost executive committee on 3 January, as executive vice-president in charge of strategy and out-of-home activities. He reports to Yves Delmas, chief executive officer. Wilshaw joined Geopost as strategy director in 2021. Since... more
From FAI to ANC and Aias
The Alaska department of transport and public facilities has appointed Angie Spear as the new director of the Alaska International Airport System (Aias). Spear brings over 18 years of aviation experience with her, having served as the manager of Fairbanks International Airport... more
Recognising industry safety in Hong Kong
Teams from ten international airlines took part in Hactl’s 14th ‘International Forklift and Pallet Building Competition’, held at Hactl’s ‘SuperTerminal 1’ in Hong Kong. 300 spectators watched participants from Air Canada, Finnair, Cargolux, China Southern Airlines, Emirates... more
Dachser promotes a foodstuffs logistician
On 1 January Stefan Behrendt (on the right) took charge of Dachser Food Logistics. He succeeded the firm’s COO for road logistics Alexander Tonn (on the left), who had also held the post of managing director for food logistics since 1 January 2024. Stefan Behrendt has been... more
Four key hires for CCM
Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM), a leader in intermodal equipment leasing and management solutions, has added four new members to its leadership team (pictured, from the left). Darren Audia has joined CCM as director of national sales. His previous experience includes... more
Chapman Freeborn’s humanitarian activities
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson as its new vice-president of its division for humanitarian and government affairs in the Americas. He joined Chapman Freeborn after serving as a commando in the UK’s Royal Marines for six years and in the defence and... more