A new air cargo manager for Linz airport 
Christoph Wurm-Schmidtbauer has been heading the airfreight division at Linz airport since 1 January 2024. As a trained freight forwarder specialising in land-based freight transport and contact logistics, he brings a great deal of industry experience from the shipper’s... more
DSV: a reshuffle at the helm
DSV has announced changes to the executive board and the group executive committee: Effective 1 February 2024, formerly group COO and vice CEO Jens H. Lund (photo) assumed the position of group CEO of DSV, replacing Jens Bjørn Andersen, who has stepped down after more than 15... more
Appointment approved
The Broward County Commission has approved the appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as acting director of Broward County's Port Everglades department. Wiltshire, currently deputy port director, will take the helm when CEO and port director Jonathan Daniels departs for his new... more
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