Blacker scoops senior airfreight role at Expeditors

Expeditors International has appointed Kelly Blacker to the role of senior vice president, global air.

Blacker has held several leadership positions over her 25-year career at Expeditors and she is a licensed US customs broker and IATA/FIATA certified. Currently based in Atlanta, she will relocate to the Seattle corporate office.

Blacker’s promotion follows the announcement that Jose Ubeda will become senior vice president, digital solutions.

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Damian Brett

Damian Brett
I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector. After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015. Contact me on [email protected]