Multimodality wins the prize 
Annually, the Austrian Logistics Network Association (VNL) awards the Austrian Logistics Prize to the most innovative logistics project of the year. The rail logistics company ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) and Transporeon, a transport management platform, won over the expert jury... more
CCA welcomes new members
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Vijan Chetty, general manager, perishable products export control board (PPECB) as its new treasurer, and two new board members as it commits to new projects. Natalie Niers, chief operating officer, Validaide, and Ian Buck, head... more
From Knorr-Bremse to Nexxiot
Nexxiot’s board of directors has selected Maximilian Eichhorn as new CEO. Previously vice president digital products and services at Knorr-Bremse, Eichhorn brings experience in steering digital innovation and creating scalable value for transport customers. The two companies... more
Three new directors for the board
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has elected Denise Hill (centre), Ian Mallon (left) and Chris Packwood (right) to its board of directors. Denise Hill joined Bifa’s secretariat in April last year, as a member engagement director to oversee and develop the... more
Renault Trucks: an ASM for Western Switzerland
Renault Trucks (Switzerland) is strengthening its presence in French-speaking Switzerland. Paolo Sparascio, a new area sales manager (ASM), will take up his position on 1 July 2024 to oversee all sales operations in this region. After completing his apprenticeship as a car... more
Didier Kayat now chairman and CEO
Daher’s board of directors has appointed Didier Kayat as the group’s chairman of the board, succeeding Patrick Daher – who has been the chairman since 2016 and is now retiring. Kayat retains his current position as the group’s CEO. Olivier Genis, a Daher family-appointed... more
A chief HR and compliance officer for PD Ports
Seaport and port logistics operator PD Ports has appointed Michelle Robson to its executive leadership team. As chief people and compliance officer, Robson will oversee a broad range of key functions in the PD Ports Group, including HR, health, safety and environment,... more
A promotion for Andrew Summers
Air Charter Service, a global aircraft charter broker with 35 offices worldwide, has appointed Andrew Summers to the role of regional director for ACS’s offices in mainland Europe. Chris Leach, ACS’s chairman: “We believe that a dedicated focus on the continent is essential... more
Air Partner picks executive VP
Air Partner, a global aviation services group specialising in aircraft charter and aviation safety and security solutions has appointed Jon Corbi as executive vice president for group charter & cargo, USA. Corbi comes to Air Partner with extensive experience in the... more
Resilinc appoints first chief AI officer
Resilinc, a provider of supply chain resiliency solutions, has appointed the company’s co-founder and current chief product officer (CPO), Sumit Vakil, as chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). In this integral role, Vakil will oversee the innovation and integration... more