A promotion for Tania Galli 
Universal Africa Lines welcomed Tania Galli as a new member of the board of directors on 1 October 2023. Galli has headed the legal department and been an integral part of UAL team for the past twelve years, where she managed complex legal challenges, navigated regulatory... more
From DB Schenker to Dachser
Peter Deutschbauer has been overseeing the air and sea freight business unit of Dachser Austria and the Eastern Europe region since 1 September 2023. His task will be to position this business unit for the future. Deutschbauer replaces Michael Rainer, longstanding managing... more
ATSG promotes Mike Berger
The board of directors of Air Transport Services Group, a global provider of medium wide-body freighter aircraft leasing, air operations, and support services, has elected Mike Berger, currently chief strategy officer, as president of the group, effective 1 October 2023. He will... more
Aeronet finds seasoned executive for new station
Aeronet Worldwide has hired Matthew Savage as the first general manager for its brand-new Savannah, Georgia station. The nearly 16,725 sqm facility opened last month. Savage comes to Aeronet with a wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and education. Most recently, he... more
A new member in Togo
The Universal Freight Organisation (UFO) has welcomed Togo-based United Wonder Marine as a new member. With headquarters in Lomé, the company specialises in maritime logistics, shipping agency and freight forwarding. Simon-Pierre Azomedon (commercial & operations... more
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