Shipping Australia welcomes Jim Wilson 
Shipping Australia has appointed international maritime and transport journalist Jim Wilson as its new policy and communications executive. Wilson is already known to the Australian freight industry from his days as the editor of Lloyd’s List DCN / Lloyd’s List Australia and... more
Jörg Sommer leaves Streetscooter
Jörg Sommer, CEO of Streetscooter, which is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities. His departure, which is effective immediately, is by mutual agreement and on the best of terms. The change was prompted by strategic differences... more
IFS certificate for Dachser Schweiz
The air freight division at Dachser Spedition Schweiz now also complies with the requirements of the IFS logistics standards for foodstuffs. The company passed the test "at a higher lever" thanks to its excellent audit result. The division sea freight export FCL... more
Tapa honours police of Saxony-Anhalt
The transported asset protection association (Tapa) has honoured the EU Project Cargo initiative implemented by the state criminal office (AKA) of Saxony-Anhalt (Germany) for its contribution to reducing cargo thefts in Europe and easing the burden of these crimes on... more
AV Dawson's director to drive business growth strategy
AV Dawson, which owns and operates a 404,686 sqm port and logistics facility in Middlesbrough, has promoted Charlie Nettle from his previous role as head of commercial and marketing to a new directorial position on the board to help drive forward the business’ growth strategy.... more
Darren Hall is Fraikin's new CEO in UK
Fraikin Group, a contract hire, fleet management and rental specialist based in France, has appointed Darren Hall to lead the company’s British subsidiary Fraikin (Coventry). Hall served as managing director of Fraikin Dayim Truck Rental for five years, setting up and... more
From Etihad Airways to PA Consulting
PA Consulting has announced that Peter Baumgartner, formerly CEO of Etihad Airways, will join its specialist aviation team, which includes the 2017 acquisition Nyras. The Swiss citizen has had a prolific career to date. Baumgartner will serve as a senior advisor and establish... more
Ware2Go finds new CEO
Ware2Go, an on-demand fulfilment platform owned by UPS that helps merchants enhance their delivery experience, has chosen Stephen Denton as its new CEO. Denton is an industry executive who has successfully led the acquisitions and integrations of 12 organisations in various... more
Chris Heald will be regional director for North America
Network Rail Consulting (NRC) has named Chris Heald as regional director for North America based in NRC’s New York office. Heald previously served in leadership and management roles at SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit in the USA, Toronto Transit Commission in Canada and... more
Lionel van der Walt appointed to the SSCA advisory board
Lionel van der Walt, Paycargo president and CEO, The Americas, has been appointed by the Smart Supply Chain Alliance (SSCA) to its advisory board. The SSCA is part of the Florida Blockchain Foundation and has a mission to use collective business intelligence to build the... more