KN execs receive Hall of Fame prestige

THE International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), is honouring the achievements of Klaus-Michael Kuehne, executive chairman of Kuehne + Nagel Group and Delford Smith, founder and owner of Evergreen International Aviation, by inducting both executives into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

TIACA will formally acknowledge its new Hall of Fame awardees at a dinner on 13 May, 2008, at Lauritzen Terminal at Copenhagen Airport, Denmark, the first day of TIACA’s executive conference.

Gary Bartek, chair of TIACA’s chairman’s council, said: “In Klaus-Michael Kuehne and Delford Smith, we have two outstanding and extremely deserving additions to TIACA’s Hall of Fame. Klaus-Michael Kuehne is being recognised for his professional leadership and innovative development of one of the world’s leading logistics companies. In addition, this award honours his outstanding dedication and support to education and the development of future industry leaders. Delford Smith is being recognised for his innovative leadership in the aviation industry and for his humanitarian and relief projects.”