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
Javier Suárez to lead Knud E. Hansen
The maritime consultancy Knud E. Hansen from Denmark has announced a leadership change, with Javier Suárez succeeding Finn Wollesen Petersen as managing director on 1 March. The transition follows months of preparation, during which the two worked closely to ensure... more
Marco Manfredini joins Gruber board
The provider Gruber Logistics is expanding its management board, which Marco Manfredini has fortified since the beginning of March. The expert will be in charge of full truck loads, oversized and heavy transports, trucking and the vehicle fleet. He’ll report directly to... more
MyCrane wins EPC award in India
MyCrane has been named the ‘Global platform for innovative online crane rental’ at the EPC World Awards in New Delhi (India). The platform continues to grow in India, now counting over 1,300 users, including more than 550 customers, generating hundreds of rental enquiries each... more
AfA names 2025 award winners
The Air Cargo Conference 2025 in Dallas TX (USA) welcomed a record-breaking 1,000 attendees and nearly 100 exhibitors, and saw the Airforwarders Association (AfA) honour members for their outstanding contributions to air cargo. The winners were International Airline of the... more