Krone elects Bastow 
German trailer manufacturer Krone has chosen Jonathon Bastow as its new after sales manager for UK and Ireland. He has an international manager's CPC qualification and experience in transport issues and trailer equipment. Bastow gained his experience from working as a... more
Toyota's second recognition for 'control tower'
Gefco has received a certificate of recognition from Toyota Motor Europe for cost management excellence in 2019-2020. This is the second time that the company, one of Europe's major players in the automotive logistics industry, has been recognised for its performance in this... more
Efficient logistics in Central Germany
Around 140 members are working together in the Logistik Mitteldeutschland network to further develop their industry. The European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis (ESCA) carried out a profound analysis of the management and processes of this cooperation as well as its... more
Norwegian ferry company looking for new CEO
Rickard Ternblom, CEO of Fjord Line since 2015, has agreed with the board to resign. "Fjord Line has had a great development during the period Rickard Ternblom has led the company, and 2019 was the best year in the company’s history. I want to thank him for his commitment... more
Maritime law specialist returns to Europe
The global maritime law firm Hill Dickinson welcomes casualty specialist and partner Ian Teare to two European shipping teams. Ian joins from Wikborg Rein’s Singapore office where he has been both managing partner and led the casualty response practice for Asia. Following his... more
Moving within Maersk
On 1 December 2020, Ingrid Uppelschoten Snelderwaard will take up the role as global COO of Svitzer, reporting to CEO Kasper Friis Nilaus. She will be joining the company from her current position as global head of equipment & VP in Maersk, the company of which Svitzer is... more
Úbeda becomes SEUR's financial director
As part of its strategy to strengthen the management team, SEUR, a part of the DPD Group, has appointed Pedro Úbeda as its new financial director. Ubeda has a track record of almost 30 years in leading teams and the financial management of various international companies,... more
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen names CFO
The supervisory board of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen has unanimously agreed to appoint Ingo Ludwig as CFO with effect from 1 January. In this role, Ludwig will be responsible primarily for implementing the complex investment projects associated with the growth and modernisation of... more
XPO hires Nascimento
XPO Logistics, a global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has appointed Carla Nascimento as transport sales leader for Portugal, Galicia and Asturias. She shares responsibility for the strategic expansion of customer relationships with Carlos Rivero, senior... more
Lombardi to become IICL president
Effective 1 January, Dennis Lombardi will become president of the Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL), a US trade association representing lessors of maritime containers and intermodal chassis. The industry veteran who spent most of his 40-year career in... more