Ifco chooses Julian zu Putlitz as CFO 
The supervisory board of the Ifco group, a provider of reusable packing solutions for fresh produce, has appointed Julian zu Putlitz as chief financial officer (CFO) to the group’s executive board. He replaces Margit Kendler, who will leave Ifco at her own request after three... more
Clark expands its sales activities in Spain
Johannes Menzel has now assumed his new role as regional sales manager for Spain at Clark Europe. In this position he is also responsible for the supervision and expansion of Clark’s forklift and spare parts activities in Spain. In his 14 years at Clark Europe, where he has... more
Macron names Jean-Pierre Farandou as new head of SNCF
The French state-owned railways SNCF will have a new boss. According to various reports in the media, President Emmanuel Macron has chosen Jean-Pierre Farandou as the new director of SNCF. The Elysée confirmed this information to the newspaper Le Monde and added this... more
WFS appoints Paul Carmody managing director - UK cargo
The air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed Paul Carmody managing director of its cargo operations in the United Kingdom. Paul was head of UK operations for WFS in the UK prior to this promotion. He has a wealth of experience in the cargo handling... more
DP DHL Group extends Thomas Ogilvie's contract
The supervisory board of Deutsche Post AG has extended the contract of Thomas Ogilvie by five years until August 2025. Ogilvie, who was previously head of corporate development, has been labour director and board member for personnel of the postal and logistics group since... more
Ayme-Yahil seeks out new challenges
Edna Ayme-Yahil, who led global marketing and communications at Panalpina, has decided to pursue other career opportunities, effective immediately. DSV’s executive board wishes to thank Ayme-Yahil for her long and loyal service to Panalpina—and in recent months for her... more
DHL Supply Chain picks a new CEO for major markets
Effective 1 October 2019, Hendrik Venter has been appointed the new CEO DHL Supply Chain for Mainland Europe, Middle East and Africa. Venter will succeed Oscar de Bok, who will take over the board department DHL Supply Chain as member of the board of management at Deutsche Post... more
The West of England P&I Club celebrates 50 years in Greece
The West of England, a mutual marine insurer, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Greek office this week. To mark the event, an evening reception was held at Balux, Glyfada and was attended by current and previous club members along with representatives from the West of... more
Carlisle Companies appoints Mark C. Smith VP of supply chain
Carlisle Companies has appointed Mark C. Smith vice president of supply chain consistent with Carlisle's vision 2025's centre-led initiatives to drive to USD 15 of earnings per share. Smith joined Carlisle in 2012 as vice president of supply chain for Carlisle Interconnect... more
Origin Logistics opens Bursa office
Origin Logistics in Turkey continues to grow and has opened its sixth office in the country in Bursa. Bursa, a sea-port city and the fourth largest y in Turkey, is an important industrial and cultural centre and it has a significant share in Turkey's economic growth. In... more