Changing of the guard at VAP 
At its general assembly on 27 August 2024, the Swiss Shippers' Association (VAP) announced a change in its operational management and appointed Simon Wey as the association’s new managing director. He takes over the position from Frank Furrer, who has been elected to the... more
A promotion for Erica Calhoun
The port of Los Angeles has appointed Erica M. Calhoun as its deputy executive director to oversee the city of Los Angeles harbour department’s administrative bureau. She has served as interim deputy executive director of harbour administration since May 2024. In her new... more
Cargo Ai picks Fintech veteran
Launched in February 2023, Cargo Ai’s Cargo Wallet software has quickly gained traction and today facilitates cargo payments in over 47 currencies. The digital enabler has now appointed the global payment expert Olivier Veyrac as its senior vice president for Cargo Wallet.... more
Peel Ports welcomes head of marine for Scotland
Alex McIntosh has been appointed to the senior position at Peel Ports Clydeport as the first women to hold the role for the port group in Scotland. She recently returned to the business after becoming its first ever female pilot in Scotland in early 2010. Now based at the... more
Kerins comes to Magma
Magma Aviation has appointed Peter Kerins as CEO. He brings over 30 years of aviation and logistics experience to his new role, having begun his career in freight forwarding sales in 1991. Kerins has since worked at major industry players such as Virgin Atlantic, DHL Aviation UK... more
Eimskip picks new CFO
Eimskip has named Rósa Guðmundsdóttir as its new CFO, effective September this year. She has extensive experience in domestic and international finance and since 2021 she has been CFO of the Nasdaq Iceland listed real estate company Heimar. From 2004 Guðmundsdóttir worked at... more
Forging a career in logistics
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has signed a five-year partnership with the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) to give students opportunities to gain practical insights into the logistics industry and help them get their careers off the ground.... more
Mpox: precautionary measures for seafarers
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have issued recommendations concerning the monkeypox epidemic. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to... more
ABP picks new Humber director
Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Andrew Dawes to the position of regional director, Humber, to succeed Simon Bird when he leaves ABP at the end of October. Dawes will be part of the executive team and report directly to Henrik L. Pedersen, ABP’s CEO. Dawes began... more
Growing GSSA services in Africa
GSSA solutions provider ECS Group has appointed Zouber Hachemaoui as the new commercial director of its subsidiary, Efis Maroc. This strategic move, effective 5 August, is part of ECS Group's ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in Morocco and enhance its sales expertise... more