Paolo Bettazza to head customer service 
After more than 29 eventful years at Renault Trucks, most recently as director of customer services, Rudolf Fricker was able to say goodbye to his partners and colleagues at the kick-off meeting of Renault Trucks (Schweiz). As of this year, Paolo Bettazza will assume... more
Fourkites bolsters management team
Supply chain visibility company Fourkites has appointed a new chief strategy officer and a vice president of global customer success to its executive team. Fabrizio Brasca has been promoted to chief strategy officer. Brasca came to Fourkites as EVP, industry, and market... more
Tiaca appoints Eric Hartmann for Latin America
Tiaca’s board of directors has named Eric Hartmann as its regional representative Latin America in keeping with the organisation’s aim to have and maintain a regional presence in key areas across the globe. As a regional representative, Hartmann will enhance member relations... more
Closer cooperation at Shanghai airport
Carsten Hernig, previously vice president region Latin America & Caribbean at Lufthansa Cargo, assumed the dual role of deputy general manager and vice president production, sales & marketing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co Ltd (Pactl) in... more
Sporting legend reveals winners of Bifa awards
Kevin Keegan, this year’s host, has revealed the winners of the annual Bifa Freight Service Awards and expressed his delight for those crowned as champions in the various categories. For the air cargo services category, sponsored by IAG Cargo, Noatum Logistics came out on... more
Finnair Cargo picks Gabriela Hiitola
Gabriela Hiitola has been appointed senior vice president, Finnair Cargo as of today, 1 February 2023. Her previous position was VP for operations control. Hiitola has extensive experience in the airline industry, and has worked for Finnair for nearly 25 years, in various... more
Nadja Lang to leave Swiss Post
After almost nine years on the board of directors of Swiss Post, Nadja Lang has decided not to stand for re-election at the provider’s annual general meeting in May 2023. The search for a replacement is underway. Swiss Post’s annual general meeting elected Lang to the board... more
Jon Turner to lead Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada has appointed Jon Turner, currently vice president, inflight services, as vice president, cargo effective 18 February 2023. An accomplished airline executive with expertise in global strategy, operations and customer service, Turner has held a wide range of... more
Leutenegger to power Quantron Switzerland
Quantron, an Augsburg-based specialist for zero-emission transport solutions for freight and passenger transport, has appointed Reto Leutenegger (left) as managing director of Quantron Switzerland and welcomes him as an investor in Quantron and international projects. The... more
ERS Railways picks Mathias Leiner
Mathias Leiner, who joined ERS Railways as vice CEO in October 2022, has now been promoted to CEO, replacing Bernd Decker at the helm. Leiner brings an in-depth experience of the railfreight industry with a special focus on combined transport. Decker, who has played a key... more