Tuñón to strengthen IAPH in Latin America 
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has appointed Guimara Tuñón Guerra as development director for Central and South America. In this new role she’ll drive regional engagement and expand membership in key port communities. Tuñón, who served as IAPH’s... more
Leadership transition in Lithuania
The Girteka Group recently carried out a leadership change on 2 April. Edvardas Liachovičius (pictured), long-standing board member and former CEO of Girteka Logistics, became the CEO of the Lithuanian transport group, succeeding Jeroen Eijsink, who stepped down for personal... more
FourKites adds AI and digital experts to team
FourKites has appointed Sree Mangalampalli as its new vice-president for digital transformation solutions, and Jimmy Sebastian (photo) as its vice-president for AI products. The move supports the company’s focus on AI-led supply chain transformation through its so-called... more
Nazzari new Duvenbeck CCO
Duvenbeck has named Marco Nazzari as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 April. With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in logistics, including roles at DP World, Ceva and Crane Worldwide, Nazzari brings a strong track record in commercial... more
MOL named ‘Nadeshiko Brand’ for fifth year running
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has again been selected as a ‘Nadeshiko Brand’ by Japan’s ministry for the economy, trade and industry and the Tokyo stock exchange. The distinction highlights TSE-listed companies that promote gender equality and empower women in the workplace. MOL... more
Come and meet us at ‘transport logistic’ in Munich!
Our industry worldwide has one clear goal – the ‘transport logistic’ trade fair in Munich, which is taking place from 2 to 5 June this year. The International Transport Journal ITJ, which has been a part of the Logismedia Group since November 2024, will once again be present... more
Glauco Martinelli – farewell to a pioneer!
The air cargo community bids farewell to Glauco Martinelli, founder of ATC and a pioneer of GSA representation in Italy. Martinelli passed away on 27 March 2025. His career began in 1960 with BOAC, followed by senior cargo roles at South African Airways and Alitalia. In 1979,... more
New interim director of FOT
Martin von Känel will assume the role of interim director of the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (FOT) today, 1 April. He’s been a deputy-director since December 2023 and until most recently led the financing division. Prior to joining FOT, von Känel was CEO of Martigny et... more
Grose to manage Maersk in Canada
Maersk has appointed Michelle Grose as its new area managing director and president for Canada, effective 1 April. She’ll be based in Toronto and lead the company’s growing logistics operations in the Canadian market. A native of the greater Toronto area, Grose brings over 20... more
Serre to lead ProLogistik in France
The ProLogistik Group has named Frédéric Serre as managing director of its French subsidiary, formerly called DSIA. With more than 30 years of international leadership experience in tech-driven businesses, Serre is expected to support the group’s growth and innovation agenda.... more