Schmitz Cargobull Italy: passing the baton 
Mirko Marraccini took over as country manager Italy at Schmitz Cargobull on 1 January 2024. He replaces Vincenzo Zaghi, who retired on 31 December 2023. "We would like to thank Zaghi for his outstanding work and dedication over the past 18 years. At the same time, I am... more
Rotterdam Port Authority bridges the gap
Boudewijn Siemons has been appointed CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, effective 1 February 2024. He had been serving as CEO on an interim basis in addition to his duties as COO since Allard Castelein left the authority last summer. The executive board now consists of... more
Kale Info Solutions expands Americas team
Kale Info Solutions, a technology provider specialising in community platforms and enterprise solutions for the multimodal supply chain, has appointed two seasoned professionals to strengthen its Americas team. Maureen Kam has been named vice president sales, Canada, and... more
‘Queen of the Pit Lane’ reveals winners
Suzi Perry has announced nine victorious companies and two individual winners in the eleven categories of the Bifa Freight Service awards, which celebrated its 35th anniversary this year. Deugro (UK) triumphed in the air cargo services category, which was sponsored by IAG... more
Qatar Airways Cargo picks new COC
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Mark Drusch as chief officer cargo, effective immediately. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Drusch is a well-known figure in the aviation sector. His most recent role was SVP revenue management, alliances, and strategy... more
A promotion for Charles van der Steene
The integrated logistics company A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has appointed Charles van der Steene as its new regional president for North America, effective today, 1 February 2024. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team. Van der Steene succeeds Narin... more
Søren Skou now chairs the advisory board
VTG has a new chairman for its advisory board. On 1 January 2024, Søren Skou, a proven industry expert with many years of experience as a business manager in Europe’s logistics and transport sector, took over from Alexander Granderath, who chaired the board until 30 September... more
Africa Logistic Properties welcomes CEO
Africa Logistics Properties, part of Maris’ property division, has appointed Raghav Gandhi, a real estate professional specialising in emerging markets, as its new CEO. Gandhi moved to Kenya in early 2020 to establish and subsequently manage two student accommodation REITs... more
A seamless transition
After more than 16 years at Tip/Pema Switzerland, Eric Jecker, previously managing director, is leaving the truck and trailer leasing company to pursue other, non-professional activities and is officially handing over his role to his successor Micha Heusser (pictured). Jecker is... more
Lowe: new EVP for supply chains
Lowe's Companies has appointed Margi Vagell as executive vice president, supply chain, effective 1 March 2024. She succeeds Don Frieson, who has served as executive vice president, supply chain since 2018, and advised the company last year of his intention to retire on 1 April... more