Valenciaport promotes female leadership 
The Port Authority of València (PAV) and the Valenciaport Foundation participated in the #Life event, a training programme that promotes the power of women in the port industry, held this week in Panama. The event was attended by 45 women managers in the maritime sector –... more
Quantron and GTL plan digital platform
Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron, has been appointed to the board of directors of Goldstone Technologies Limited (GTL), a consultancy specialising in full-stack business intelligence, data analytics and IT services. Quantron and GTL are forming a joint venture (JV) called... more
TSA amends certified cargo screening programme
As published in the Federal Register, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the certified cargo screening programme that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. On 30 June 2021, TSA mandated that all air cargo... more
Rand McNally's CTO to join PCS Software
PCS Software, a provider of transport management software, has appointed Yusuf Ozturk as its new chief technology officer. Ozturk brings over 25 years of experience in product development, from startups to global companies, to his new role and joins PCS from Third Summit,... more
Wilson Sons releases H1/2023 results
Brazil's Wilson Sons, a port and maritime logistics provider listed on B3's Novo Mercado, reported a 23% yoy rise in H1/2023 net income to BRL 197 million (USD 39.6 million). Q2/2023 net income surged by 583% to BRL 111 million (USD 22.3 million). H1/2023 net revenue grew 9% to... more
Dachser: new managers for Northeastern USA
Dachser has appointed a new general manager for its branches in the Northeastern United States: Andreas Kayser, an experienced logistics manager, has been overseeing the company’s branches in New York, Boston and Baltimore since 1 August 2023. Additionally, Dachser has named... more
Milestone adds COO to executive team
Milestone Equipment Holdings has appointed Ralph Western as chief operating officer, effective immediately. He will be based in the St. Charles, MO corporate headquarters and report directly to Don Clayton, CEO. Prior to joining Milestone, Western had a 30-year track record... more
Doubling capacities in Ottawa
The airline Canadian North has unveiled plans to double the size of its cargo facility in Ottawa. This significant expansion is in direct response to the rapidly growing needs of remote and northern communities. Both Canadian North and the government of Canada are committing... more
WWL appoints national director of air freight
Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL), an integrated logistics provider, has appointed Robert Stadnicki as national air freight director, where he will oversee the US air freight division. Stadnicki will be responsible for setting the company’s air freight strategy, managing import... more
