From New York to Washington 
Polly Trottenberg was sworn in as the deputy secretary of transportation by Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the department of transportation (DoT) on 14 April 2021. Trottenberg, who had previously been confirmed by the Senate, has 25 years of government service, most recently... more
Mutual recognition of AEO status
The Swiss Federal Council has approved the agreement with UK on the mutual recognition of authorised economic operator (AEO) status. The agreement is intended to reduce technical barriers to trade and facilitate commerce with UK for companies that are considered particularly... more
Kombiverkehr names new manager Benelux
Frankfurt-based Kombiverkehr has appointed Jouke Schaap as its new manager Benelux in its international sales department, effective 1 March 2021. With this choice, the company underscores its commitment to sales on the growing intermodal corridor to and from the Netherlands,... more
Irish PCN member strengthens team
Curtis & Lees, an Irish forwarding business found 99 years ago, has appointed Lucas Affonso to its sea freight import and cross trade division. With many years of experience in the shipping industry working for shipping lines and global freight forwarders in the... more
New policy director at CHBC
The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) has appointed Sara Fitzsimon Nelson as its policy director. She joins from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) as a legislative analyst, collaborating with coalition members to draft legislation, partnering with... more
Bundeswehr's logistics in new hands
On 25 March 2021, lieutenant general Martin Schelleis, inspector of the Armed Forces Base, handed over command of the German Bundeswehr’s Logistics Command from major general Volker Thomas, who had held this command since January 2016, to brigadier general Gerald Funke. Because... more
Coleman now CCO and CEO
Kevin Coleman has been named CEO, Canada of CJ Logistics America, in addition to his current role as chief customer officer (CCO). He joined the company as director, strategic partnerships in 2002. As both CEO, Canada, and CCO of CJ Logistics America, Coleman will oversee... more
Air freight director for Asia Pacific
Geodis has promoted Yigit Saricinar to regional air freight director, Asia Pacific (APAC). He will join the company’s regional management board, reporting to Onno Boots, Geodis’ regional president and CEO, APAC. Saricinar has 15 years of experience in the air freight... more
WFS appoints Smith
Paris (France)-based air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed Jennifer Smith as UK commercial director, cargo & ground handling. In this newly-created position, her task will be to strengthen WFS’ existing airline client relationship and lead the... more
Bolloré chooses Delvecchio
Bolloré Logistics has appointed Pino Delvecchio as head of healthcare vertical Canada. This nomination takes part of the continuous focus on the expansion of the company’s healthcare vertical in the Americas. Delvecchio has been working in the group since 2009. Benoit... more