GXO Logistics picks Willem Veekens 
GXO Logistics, a global pure-play contract logistics provider, has hired European contract logistics veteran Willem Veekens as managing director for its operations in Belgium and the Netherlands. Immediately prior to joining GXO, Veekens served as managing director –... more
Two winners at the Logix 2023
No less than two logistics real estate developers have been chosen as winners of this year's Logix Award. Both winning projects, each awarded Breeam Excellent, are, in the jury's opinion, far ahead of their time and deserve the title "Logistics Property of the Year... more
From Wheels Up to GCL
Global Critical Logistics (GCL), a major provider of logistics solutions, has appointed Deron A. Brown as its new EVP and president of US Automotive. Brown brings over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, holding a series of senior management roles, including... more
Industry veteran joins ECG
The Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) has appointed industry veteran Frank Schnelle (pictured) as the successor to Mike Sturgeon, who has decided to retire. Schnelle will join the association in April to begin a planned handover period before Sturgeon steps down.... more
Jens Schmale to be the next CEO
Swisslog, a member of the Kuka Group, has appointed Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2024. He is currently CEO of Swisslog Emea and an experienced logistics veteran. He joined Swisslog in 2020, where he was responsible for the company’s Auto Store business... more
Xstaff: a reshuffle at the helm
On the sidelines of this year's BCO Conference in Antwerp, Xstaff announced that Bodo Knop, managing partner and founder of the company, will step down from the management board for private reasons, effective 1 October 2023. In the future, the operational business will be... more
ACS: new leadership team for Greater China region
Air Charter Service has restructured its operations across the Asia-Pacific region, the first phase being the creation of a Greater China region with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices. The helm will be shared by industry experts James Royds-Jones and Wanny Wu.... more
Changes at the helm for Menzies
Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner for airports and airlines, has announced three new senior appointments to drive forward its air cargo business, including a new global head of cargo. Beau Paine has been appointed as to this position; he’ll also retain his role of... more
Kerry expands UK project team
The Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) has appointed industry veteran Keith Sinclair as its UK industrial projects director, to increase its share in the growing UK energy project market. The new role, based in Aberdeen (Scotland), strengthens Kerry’s team of project cargo experts.... more
SC Ports CEO is ‘2023 Leading Woman’
South Carolina Ports president and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named ‘2023 Leading Woman’ by SC Women in Leadership. SCWL celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic leadership. Melvin received the ‘Leading Woman’ award for her commitment to working across... more