RCG CEO joins VNL advisory board 
The association Verein Netzwerk Logistik (VNL) has appointed Clemens Först, CEO of ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG), to its advisory board. Först, who holds a doctorate in physics, began his career in the consulting sector and has been active in the railfreight sector in various... more
‘Logistics is Female’ initiative resumes
The initiative ‘Logistics is female’ (Logistik ist weiblich) is celebrating its first birthday today, International Women’s Day. The Logistics Initiative Bavaria and the Bavarian state ministry of housing, construction and transport aim to contribute to strengthening the... more
New forwarding vice-president for Instafreight
Instafreight, a digital logistics firm for overland transport in Europe, has appointed Olivier Prigent to the new position of vice-president of freight forwarding activities. He will be tasked with driving growth and profitability in the 3PL department. Prigent is fluent in... more
Forward Solutions supports women in IT
The freight management software company Forward Solutions is showing its support for International Women’s Day by celebrating the talented women in its growing team. The company has embraced a hybrid working model, split between working from home and the office. Yamilet... more
Nexxiot onboards AI expert Ákos Maróy
Ákos Maróy, who has been working with global technology companies for over 20 years, with a special focus on digital deployments, strategy, and innovation, has now joined the Nexxiot team. In the role of CDO (chief data officer), Maróy will oversee the leveraging of asset... more
Dimotrans promotes Marco Fusco
Marco Fusco is taking over as general manager of the Dimotrans group’s courier business. Dimotrans also offers overseas, international road and logistics solutions. After a master’s degree at Isteli, Fusco began his career in the courier industry in 1995 at Transports... more
Gerald Mayrhofer appointed to management board
Heuel Logistics has appointed Gerald Mayrhofer to the management board. In his role, Mayrhofer has been responsible for sales development, contract logistics and other segments since October 2022. He is also overseeing the current expansion of sea and air freight as new business... more
Double honours for Hactl’s green achievements
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler – has received the transport and logistics - gold award in the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) and a Hong Kong green organisation certification (HKGOC). ... more
Cargo Centre Graz hires Robert Brugger
Robert Brugger has been appointed managing director of the logistics services provider Cargo Center Graz (CCG), effective 1 March 2023. He has held management positions in internationally active logistics companies for many years and was most recently managing director of the... more
DX promotes Paul Ibbetson to CEO
DX, a provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, and logistics services, has appointed Paul Ibbetson, managing director of DX Freight, as CEO of the group, with immediate effect. Ibbetson replaces Mark Hammond, who will now be non-executive... more