A promotion for Edvinas Demenius 
Smartlynx Airlines has welcomed Edvinas Demenius as chief executive officer. He has been chief commercial officer and a member of the company’s board for over seven years and has helped developing Smartlynx into a major global ACMI provider during challenging times for the... more
CTP hires business development director
CTP Germany, real estate owner, project developer and manager of logistics, commercial and industrial property, has appointed Marcus Breuer as business development director to strengthen its German team. Breuer has over 25 years of experience in the property sector,... more
Ralph van Eijk to head GSSA network
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has appointed seasoned aviation executive Ralph van Eijk as head of GSSA network and airline development. Van Eijk brings two decades of experience in the aviation cargo industry, having held various positions in multiple airlines, including Korean Air... more
Sennder picks new COO
The European digital road freight forwarder Sennder has added a high-profile executive to its management team: Katherine Boesen assumed the newly created position of chief commercial officer (CCO) in February 2024. This appointment is part of Sennder's strategy to expand its... more
CEO confirmed
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five commercial airports, has appointed Elena Sorlini as managing director and chief executive officer. Since joining the company, she has overseen the successful opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport's new terminal A.... more
Etihad Airways appoints VP cargo
As vice president cargo, Stanislas Brun will oversee Etihad Cargo's commercial operations including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning and report to Etihad Airways' COO, Mohammad Al Bulooki. Al Bulooki: "I would like to thank Leonard... more
Maritime mourns Angela Chao
Angela Chao, chair and CEO of the Foremost Group has died in a car accident. The daughter of Foremost Group founder James S. C. Chao and sister of former US secretary of transportation Elaine Chao, Angela Chao was named one of marine log’s top women in maritime in 2021. The... more
Changing of the guard
Martin Reder is taking over as CEO of the logistics service provider Trans-o-flex, which specialises in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer electronics and other sensitive goods sectors, with immediate effect. Reder succeeds Wolfgang Albeck, who is moving to the company’s... more
A new head for DSV Air & Sea
On 1 March 2024, Torge Koehnke (left) will take over the position of managing director of DSV Air & Sea Germany, replacing Frank Sobotka, the future CEO of the global air and sea freight division. Koehnke, a business economist, has been heading the healthcare division at... more
Chermaine Chia to head ocean freight
Wefreight, a fast-growing freight forwarder headquartered in Dubai (UAE), has appointed Chermaine Chia as its new global head of ocean freight. Her focus will be on improving operational efficiencies, driving commercial activities, and expanding the company’s footprint in... more