18 May: International Day for Women in Maritime 
The maritime industry worldwide is celebrating its first International Day for Women in Maritime today, 18 May 2022. The event goes back to a decision of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Special recognition will be given to women in the industry every 18 May in... more
Hedi Visscher to steer Port XL
Port XL has appointed Hedi Visscher, a promoter of innovation with a proven track record in ecosystem building, as director. “I’m very excited to become part of the Port XL team, where I will continue working with passion for innovation in the maritime industry. Looking at... more
CBP swears in ten-year-old officer
US Customs and Border Protection officers working at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston welcomed the newest and youngest officer into their ranks, when ten-year-old Devarjaye Daniel recited the employee's oath of office. “This is right up his alley,” said... more
Trevor Caswell elected chairman of Pharma.Aero
At its general assembly at the end of March, Pharma.Aero elected Trevor Caswell as the new chairman to lead its board of directors for the next two years. Caswell is manager, demand & product development (cargo) at Edmonton International Airport – a member of Pharma.Aero... more
LPR chooses Jean-Luc Guénard
European pallet pooling specialist La Palette Rouge, has appointed Jean-Luc Guénard as managing director. He holds a master's degree in supply chain management from the University of Le Havre (France), and an executive master of business administration from ESCP. Guénard... more
Awery hires Phaedra Den Hertog
Phaedra Den Hertog has spent over 30 years in air cargo working for major companies in the aviation industry including Polar Air Cargo, Cathay Pacific, and more recently Air Bridge Cargo (ABC), where she oversaw the implementation of its new cargo management system.... more
Group CFO for Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Vaida Kojaliene as its group chief financial officer. Kojaliene joins Chapman Freeborn with a wealth of experience in various financial positions at country, regional and group... more
Freight forwarders choose new president
At its annual meeting in Geneva last week, Western Switzerland's freight forwarders’ association Spedlogswiss Romandie bode farewell to its president Thierry Moreno (on the left), founder and CEO of NV Logistics at Geneva airport, with a big round of applause. Moreno’s term of... more
ECSA appoints Sotiris Raptis
Sotiris Raptis has been appointed secretary general of the European Community Shipowners’ Association. He has extensive EU political and policy experience, having worked for different organisations in Brussels over the last 14 years. After joining ECSA as director of... more
Hajni Keri to manage sea freight at Europa
Europa Air & Sea, part of the logistics firm Europa Worldwide Group, has promoted Hajni Keri to sea freight customer service manager at Europa’s Minworth site. The division is thus providing an additional contact to help customers with their logistics needs. Keri has worked... more