Maersk chooses Hasan Faraz 
Maersk has appointed Hasan Faraz as its new managing director, Maersk Pakistan. He began his career at Maersk in 2002 through the company’s international shipping education programme (MISE). Since then, Faraz has held several positions in various functions within Maersk and... more
Americold picks George Chappelle Jr
The board of trustees of Americold Realty Trust, the world’s largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REIT) focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, has appointed George F. Chappelle Jr. as chief... more
Frank Dreeke reappointed head of BLG
The supervisory board of Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft (BLG), which was founded as a public limited company in 1877, has re-elected Frank Dreeke chairman of the management board. The decision to extend Dreeke’s contract for another two years until the end of 2024 was passed... more
UA wins Tiaca's third sustainability award
The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) has announced the results of the third edition of the air cargo sustainability awards, run in partnership with industry IT solutions provider Champ Cargosystems. The awards aim to recognise outstanding businesses and industry... more
Axel Frey named CEO of Seifert Logistics Group
Banking on continuity: the Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) has chosen Axel Frey, Harald Seifert's long-time companion and confidant, to take over the helm of the family-owned company. Mario Wolter has been appointed COO forwarding to head the international group’s forwarding... more
MOL: new executive officers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL; president & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) has announced the following executive appointments: Takashi Maruyama, former representative director, senior managing executive officer of Daibiru Corporation, has been promoted to group executive officer,... more
Brussels Airport expands cargo team
Brussels Airport’s cargo team is growing: Sébastien Claerhout (left) has been appointed digital transformation manager. He comes from a strong background with several years as management consultant leading the digital- and organisational transformation at various companies, in... more
Afraa and Yaapa sign MoU
The African Airlines Association (Afraa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Young African Aviation Professional Association (Yaapa). It will provide a framework of cooperation to support the development of young men and women in Africa’s aviation industry in... more
Roger Guenther to join Hall of Fame
Port Houston executive director Roger Guenther has been elected to the International Maritime Hall of Fame, as announced by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (Mapony/NJ). Guenther will be among six global shipping leaders who “all have shown... more
Unilode picks Ross Marino
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a global provider of outsourced ULD management and repair services, has appointed Ross Marino as chief executive officer, effective 28 February 2022. Ross Marino succeeds Benoit Dumont, who has stepped down from his CEO position. Marino has over... more