DVF hires new expert 
The Deutsches Verkehrsforum (DVF) has named Susanne Landwehr head of European policy, rail technology and rail transport, effective 1 February 2023. Landwehr will steer the multimodal association’s positioning in these areas, develop strategic recommendations for action in... more
Sam Gilliland takes the helm at Accelya
Accelya, a global provider of technology solutions to the travel industry, has appointed Sam Gilliland as its chief executive officer. A recognised industry veteran, Gilliland spent 25 years at the Sabre Corporation starting out as a software engineer. He held a number of senior... more
Hapag-Lloyd promotes Stuart Sandlin
Hapag-Lloyd has appointed Stuart Sandlin to replace Uffe Ostergaard as president of its North America region. Sandlin, who is currently senior vice president (SVP) of sales for USA, will assume his new role on 1 January 2023, while Ostergaard will leave Hapag Lloyd to take up... more
Moritz Löbbert joins Scannell Properties
Real estate development and investment company Scannell Properties, a specialist for large industrial and logistics projects, has hired Moritz Löbbert as a new development director. Based in Scannell's Düsseldorf office, Löbbert will focus on the acquisition of land for the... more
Priority Freight scoops up supply chain prize
Priority Freight’s supply chain solutions has won first prize in the supply chain category at the 2022 Automotive Global Awards. Priority Freight is a major time-critical logistics specialist operating via strategically-placed European hubs and a network of global agents to... more
Steve Powell joins Safe Fleet
Steve Powell is joining Safe Fleet as managing director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite specialises in vehicle safety, lighting and electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarket and manufacturers. Labcraft, on the other hand, manufactures high performance and energy... more
Sarah Stark to head VDB
Ben Möbius will step down from his role as general manager of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) as per contract in spring next year. He will be succeeded by Sarah Stark as of 1 March 2023. A proven mobility expert, Stark has been a member of the executive board... more
XPO picks Remy Guyot
XPO, a major provider of freight transportation services, has appointed Remy Guyot as business development director, Key PL – Europe. Guyot has a dual background in industrial engineering and sales, with experience in strategic change management for transport and logistics... more
ID Logistics chooses William Parramore
ID Logistics has appointed William Parramore as managing director for its Belgian subsidiary. In his new role, Parramore will focus on expanding the group’s activities in Belgium, either with organic growth or with M&A projects. Parramore joined ID Logistics in 2021 as... more
Craiss wins award for digital transformation
Craiss Generation Logistik has won the Black Lion, Baden-Württemberg's biggest business award. The logistics service provider accepted the prize at the gala event at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition and trade fair centre. "The Black Lion stands for innovative... more