IELA elects new chairman and board members 
In its efforts to be well equipped for the new now, the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) welcomes new leaders joining top decision-making positions. IELA greets new members on its board of management (BOM) and committee and announces the appointment of the... more
Jentsch Logistik rebranded
Cologne (Germany)-based Jentsch Logistik, which has been part of the Gras Group since 2007, will be renamed Gras Logistik effective 1 September 2020. This rebranding follows the expansion of the warehouse area to 10,000 sqm and the departure of the subtenant at the end of the... more
Dutch Flower Group finds partner in Dubai
Q7 Air Cargo, a perishable logistics company based in Dubai, is to acquire an interest in Dutch Flower Group (DFG), holding company of Airflo, a specialised perishable logistics group of companies with operations in Kenya and the Netherlands. DFG, who themselves recently... more
Hill Dickinson mourns death of Patrick Hawkins
International maritime law specialist Hill Dickinson has reported the death of Patrick Hawkins, head of its office in Greece, and paid tribute to this industry giant. Hawkins died in hospital on Thursday 20 August 2020, having suffered a heart attack in early July. His funeral... more
New president for UPS International
UPS has appointed Nando Cesarone president, US operations and Scott Price president, UPS International. Cesarone previously served as president UPS International and in that role led the company's business operations in more than 220 countries and territories outside of the... more
Kerry wins awards for the fourth year running
Kerry Logistics has been honoured with the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific best practices awards for the fourth consecutive year, winning the “2020 Asia-Pacific logistics services provider of the year award” and the “2020 Asia-Pacific road transportation services provider of... more
Customs head to drive Brexit plan
Driving forward with its Brexit preparations Europa Worldwide Group has hired a head of customs as the chief of its customs team. Belgian Lieven Hendrickx has an 30-year track record with logistics operators, having worked across continental Europe as well as in the Middle East.... more
From Unesco to the ministry of transport
Unesco's assistant director-general for communication and information Moez Chakchouk has been officially nominated for the position as minister of transport and logistics by the prime minister-designate of the Republic of Tunisia. Ms Audrey Azoulay, Unesco's... more
Lynn Houston Moore promoted to CEO of HJI
Louisville-based HJI Supply Chain Solutions (HJI) has announced that Lynn Houston Moore has been promoted to the position of CEO. This announcement reflects the culmination of a six-year succession planning strategy to place the second generation of the family at the... more
Aries Worldwide Logistics appoints first-ever CCO
Houston-based company Aries Worldwide Logistics is planning to launch a new commercial organisation that will be led by its first-ever CCO, industry veteran Joe Bento. He will oversee the company's field sales, which includes creating strategic sales hubs around the country, as... more