Gen Z seafarers: stark contrasts 
The first conference for UK cadets has revealed some stark contrasts with their fellow Gen Z seafarers across the globe. The international maritime charity Sailors’ Society held the virtual event as part of their global 2023 Wellness at Sea Maritime Schools’ Conferences.... more
Third distinction for the French Parc des Aiguilles
At the Salon des Maires in Marseille on Monday, 13 November 2023, the Parc des Aiguilles was awarded the Parc + level 2 label: a third distinction for its commitment to sustainable development, following the “Special Jury Prize” at the Supply Chain Agora Awards and the... more
Lifetime achievement award for Corrado Cuccurullo
Corrado Cuccurullo, CEO for Shield Services, which provides offshore logistics servicers for dry bulk materials, technical and crew management of vessels, was honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the International Bulk Journal Awards in London. The award is... more
Erfa re-elects president and vice president
At its meeting in Milan on 16 November 2023, the board of directors of the European Railfreight Association (Erfa) re-elected Dirk Stahl as president and Maciej Gladyga as vice president. Both mandates are for a two-year period up until November 2025. This period will... more
A promotion for Mike Ligthart
Seko Logistics, a provider of end-to-end logistics services, has expanded the role of Mike Ligthart as global commercial director for its government, space & defence vertical. Based in Rotterdam, Ligthart previously headed the company’s commercial operations in Emea and... more
Wolfgang Pelousek appointed managing director
Wolfgang Franz Pelousek has assumed the position of managing director of Städtler Logistik. He will join Stefan Anschütz at the helm of the Nuremberg-based transport logistics specialist of the Solvares Group. Pelousek has a degree in engineering and business administration... more
ACS promotes Joseph Tam
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has promoted Hong Kong-based Joseph Tam to the position of cargo director for the company’s newly-defined Greater China region. James Royds-Jones, recently appointed as regional director for Greater China: “Tam has been with... more
American railroads prepare for 200th anniversary
The B&O Railroad Museum, the birthplace of American railroading, has announced that Joe Hinrichs, president and CEO of the CSX Corporation will chair the museum’s USD 30 million dollar capital campaign to transform its campus in preparation for the 200th anniversary of... more
Uniserve picks James Hill
Uniserve has appointed James Hill as the new development director for its property division. Hill will oversee the planning and execution of the company’s strategic property investment projects and thus help to enhance Uniserve’s property portfolio. Hill has extensive experience... more
Sven Wellbrock to leave VTG
After more than 20 years of successful work for VTG, Sven Wellbrock (chief operating officer Europe & chief safety officer) has decided to leave the company on 31 December 2023 to pursue new professional challenges. It is with great regret that he is leaving the company, but... more