Silk Way West Airlines picks COO 
Silk Way West Airlines, an all-freighter cargo carrier based in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has appointed Onno Pietersma as its new chief operating officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Pietersma will focus on improving the airline’s... more
Shaping the next generation
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the Dubai (UAE)-based carrier Emirates, has implemented a bespoke training programme, designed to equip the cargo executives of tomorrow with the commercial and leadership skillset for future success. The candidates are handpicked from... more
APM Terminals Poti appoints MD
Christian Roeder will succeed Julián Fernández as managing director of APM Terminals Poti, Georgia, effective 6 June 2024, and will join the company's European regional leadership team. Roeder joined the Maersk Group in 2000 as a Maersk international shipping trainee. From... more
AAA: new fellows and associates
The Association of Average Adjusters (AAA) has applauded members who have achieved enhanced status after the latest examination rounds. The rigorous exams assess the expertise of participants in adjusting, insurance, and legal matters. At the annual conference of the... more
CPD accreditation for YFN event
The most recent event in the British International Freight Association’s programme for its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) was the first to be accredited for continuing professional development (CPD). Guest speaker, police commissioner Matthew Bate (left) gave a presentation... more
Five new MDs for holding company
The Kukla Group is restructuring its leadership team and has appointed five new managing directors to the holding company, effective 22 May 2024, thus adding two new positions in the IT and HR/legal departments. The company intends to continue to grow within the new structure.... more
AGS Airports picks COO
AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports, has appointed Ronald Leitch as chief operating officer. He brings with him many years of experience and expertise in the aviation industry having held several senior leadership roles at both... more
Two promotions at Hok
Hok, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, has promoted Kirtan Patel and Albert Kaneshiro to regional leaders of aviation + transport for its Northeast and Southwest practices, respectively. Based in New York, Patel brings more than two decades of... more
Leadership transition at Forward Air
Forward Air Corporation, an asset-light provider of transport services in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, has appointed Jamie G. Pierson as interim chief financial officer, effective 20 May 2024. He succeeds Rebecca Garbrick, who is leaving the company, but will remain to assist... more
Changes at Kammac
Overseen by CEO Ged Carabini, the UK-based 3PL provider Kammac has developed its senior leadership team, which combines a mix of seasoned expertise, strategic transitions, and fresh perspectives. Among these is the recruitment of Simon Gallimore (pictured right) as Kammac’s... more