Six honourees for Maritime Hall of Fame 
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey has inducted six industry leaders into its International Maritime Hall of Fame. The prestigious awards were presented at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City. The 2022 Hall of Fame honourees were... more
ARA picks David Blight
ARA Asset Management (ARA) has appointed David Blight as chief investment officer of its private funds division, ARA Private Funds (APF). The appointment follows ARA’s recent acquisition by ESR (ESR Group) in a landmark transaction creating Asia Pacific’s largest real asset... more
"Excellence Award" for DSV
Logistics and transport provider DSV has won Lufthansa Cargo's "Excellence Award" for 2021. It is a first for DSV. "With this award we recognise the strong growth in the past year and the special partnership that distinguished our cooperation with DSV. The... more
Pall-Ex promotes Sue Buchanan
Pall-Ex has promoted former UK network director Sue Buchanan to international network director. She will be focusing on developing cross border growth, strengthening relationships with existing partners and onboarding new territories, which is key for the company's international... more
Fourkites hires supply chain veteran
Fourkites has appointed Philippe Salles as its vice president of strategic solutions (ocean). Salles brings experience from CMA CGM, Inttra and maritime research and consultancy firm Drewry. Salles commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Fourkites. Visibility has been ocean... more
NOPB elects Tomeka Watson Bryant
The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission (NOPB) has named Tomeka Watson Bryant as its general manager. With this promotion, she becomes the first African American woman to lead a short line railroad in USA. Watson Bryant, a second-generation railroader, brings both... more
Asia expansion for Mycrane
Mycrane, a Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction sector, is to roll out the world’s first online crane rental platform in three key Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, following the signing of a franchise agreement covering Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.... more
Etihad Cargo picks Tim Isik
Etihad Aviation Group’s cargo and logistics arm Etihad Cargo has appointed Tim Isik as vice president, commercial. Based in Etihad Cargo's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Isik will oversee the carrier's global commercial operations. He is joining Etihad Cargo from American... more
Young Forwarder Network gets back on track
In a welcome return to face-to-face meetings, the Young Forwarder Network (YFN), created by the British International Freight Association in 2019, recently held an event in YFN Midlands region. Guest speakers Andy Blundell and Alex Walton from Kuehne + Nagel, the official... more
Air India welcomes Campbell Wilson
Tata Sons has announced Campbell Wilson’s appointment as CEO & managing director of Air India. The Air India board has approved the appointment subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Wilson brings 26 years of aviation industry expertise in both full service and low-cost... more