Geodis appoints Dr. Chang 
Dr. Kian Chuan Chang is joining Geodis as a new regional customs brokerage director in Asia-Pacific Region. Geodis is a global supply chain operator which aims to provide its clients with seamless logistics services. Onno Boots, Geodis Apac's regional president and CEO:... more
New president for Gefco France
Gefco, a global partner in multimodal supply chain solutions and finished vehicle logistics, has named Vittorio Battaglia new president of Gefco France and member of the group's executive board. Previously, he was general director of transport of the FM Logistics Group. With... more
Leadership succession plan
Alaska Air Group's board of directors has announced a leadership change: Ben Minicucci (right) will assume the role of the group's CEO on 31 March 2021, succeeding Brad Tilden (left), who served as CEO for eight years and who will continue as board chair. Patricia Bedient,... more
First general manager for animal transport specialist
The Chapman Freeborn company Intradco Global has appointed Alexander Kraynov as its first general manager. He brings with him a vast amount of experience in the cargo charter market, mostly within the Volga-Dnepr Group (2002-2018), where he progressed from sales executive to... more
Kombiverkehr bolsters sales in the North
Frankfurt (Germany)-based Kombiverkehr is expanding its footprint in intermodal traffic between Germany and Scandinavia by strengthening its sales activities in this field of business which has been growing steadily over the past years. In Björn Saschenbrecker Kombiverkehr... more
YRC Worldwide names interim CFO
YRC Worldwide, the Kansas-based holding company for a portfolio of American logistics brands including Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, YRC Freight and HNRY Logistics, has announced that Jamie Pierson has resigned as the CFO and from the board of directors. This departure does not... more
Noronha next CEO of Shipping Australia
Scott Henderson, chairman of Shipping Australia (SAL), a peak national shipping association comprising 29 shipping lines and ships’ agents that handle over 70% of Australia’s container and car trade, announced that Melwyn Noronha will be appointed as the next CEO, effective 1... more
Cuxhaven Port Association re-elects board
At the 47th general meeting of the Cuxhaven Port Association (HWG) in the community hall of the German North Sea port town of Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the river Elbe, the 15-member board of directors was confirmed in office for the next two years. In addition, Marc Itgen,... more
Confirmed results from North Carolina
Industry veteran Doug Vogt joins the North Carolina State Ports Authority as its next COO. He brings over 20 years of port and terminal operations experience to NC Ports, most recently serving as VP of operations, equipment and maintenance for Tropical Shipping in Riviera Beach,... more
Drews must step down
Eurogate has “recalled” Manuela Drews from the management of the Container Terminal Bremerhaven (CTB). She will pursue “other activities” within the company, the terminal operator said in a press release. Mikkel E. Andersen has been chosen to take the helm in Drews’ place.... more