Generation change at TIS 
Josef Bielefeld, founder and up to now sole owner of TIS, a provider of telematics solutions, has transferred some of his company shares to his son Fabian Bielefeld. The increase of the number of shareholders ensures that the company, which was founded in 1985, remains in the... more
Christopher Connor chosen as Aapa's new CEO
The American Association of Port Authorities (Aapa), the unified and recognised voice of seaports in the Americas, has unanimously chosen Christopher J. Connor as the association’s next president and CEO. Connor, the former Global CEO of Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics, will... more
Panalpina to elect new board of directors
In connection with the public exchange offer by DSV for all publicly held registered shares of Panalpina published on 13 May 2019, the board of directors will propose, at the extraordinary general meeting scheduled for 16 July 2019, the election of the following persons... more
BVL elects five new board members
At its 41th annual general meeting (AGM), the Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) announced some changes to its management. Cash auditor Lutz Peper, managing partner of Peper und Söhne, resigned his mandate after eight years of service. He is succeeded by Maik Speel, head of... more
Monica Normark to head biorefinery technology at Sekab
Monica Normark is the new acting head of biorefinery technology at the clean tech company Sekab E-technology, effective June 2019. She has been with Sekab E-Technology for two years, working primarily on developing technology for the large scale production of biofuel and... more
International Maritime Rescue Federation renews board
The members of the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) have elected their new board of trustees. The new trustees, who will serve a four year term, then held an initial meeting to elect a new chair. The trustees are: Dean Lawrence (chair) (Coastguard New... more
Ceva appoints new executive VP global automotive sector
Ceva Logistics has promoted Dave Dudek to the position of executive vice president global automotive sector. He succeeds Antonio Fondevilla, who has decided to pursue new opportunities outside Ceva. Dudek moves up from his role as senior vice president strategic initiatives... more
Jordi Barreiros to head Riege Sofware's Swiss office
Jordi Barreiros has been appointed as the new branch manager for Riege Software in Switzerland. Barreiros is an acknowledged expert in customs clearance issues and foreign trade and has a wide range of experience in the transport and logistics industry. With this... more
Phillip Brown joins SAL Heavy Lift in USA
SAL Heavy Lift and their American subsidiary have appointed Phillip Brown as vice president – projects to head the Houston based sales Team as from 1 July 2019. With his extensive knowledge of the U.S. project transport segment, Brown will add considerable strength to SAL’s... more
Group7 wins Logivisor Award
At the transport logistics trade fair in Munich, Group 7 won the Logivisor Award 2019 in the “Industry” category. The prize is awarded to particularly innovative transport and logistics companies. There are three categories: industry, fashion & lifestyle and retail &... more