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NewsEFW grows management to fuel growth
From left to right: Yuen Cheong Yip (chairman of the EFW supervisory board), Kai Mielenz (CFO), Chin Wah Chan (COO), Jordi Boto (CEO & president). Photo: EFWGerman freighter conversion company Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has appointed two more managing directors to drive forward the international growth of the company.In addition to ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo adds to senior leadership team
Liesbeth Oudkerk. Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has appointed Liesbeth Oudkerk as senior vice-president, cargo sales and network planning.Oudkerk will be responsible for the cargo carrier’s sales and freighter network planning, focusing on digital transformation to improve customer support as well internal processes.She brings with her over 25 years ...
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NewsUPS appoints Klingler-Werner to head up Supply Chain Solutions in Europe
Susanne Klinger-Werner. Source: UPSUPS has named Susanne Klingler-Werner as the new President for UPS Supply Chain Solutions Europe.Klingler-Werner will be responsible for 22 markets across Europe. She joined UPS from Menlo Worldwide Forwarding in 2005 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in Global Freight Forwarding (GFF) operations, airfreight product ...
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NewsNew cargo appointments at Liege Airport
Frédéric Brun (L) and Alexis Lapot. Source: Liege AirportCargo specialist Liege Airport will appoint two new cargo leaders, with Frédéric Brun and Alexis Lapot starting work at the Belgian hub.Brun will take the role of head of commercial cargo and logistics while Lapot will be senior manager cargo sales when ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints Ang in industrial role
Janet Ang. Source: Crane Worldwide LogisticsFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president of industrial as it looks to strengthen its focus on the sector.The forwarder said that Ang will drive the strategic direction of its industrial sector, supporting the development of "additional integrated supply ...
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NewsGeodis appoints Delcroix to focus on CSR
Virginie Delcroix. Credit Thomas Lasné. Source: GeodisFreight forwarder Geodis has appointed Virginie Delcroix as executive vice president, sustainable development.Delcroix will report to Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard and has been appointed in response to the firm's focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR).Prior to her appointment, Delcroix had since 2017 been ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards 2022: winners revealed!
Air Cargo News Awards. Photo: Source Telling PhotographyA total of 15 companies walked away with a prestigious Air Cargo News Award on Friday night at a grand ceremony in the UK.230 people attended the 38th Air Cargo News Awards ceremony, presented by actress, writer and comedian Lucy Porter at the ...
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Schiphol boss resigns after latest round of flight disruption
Schiphol Airport chief executive Dick Benschop has resigned from the role after further disruption at the Dutch hub due to staff shortages.Benschop on Thursday said he would leave the role after he received criticism over the chaos at the airport over the summer and again this week."A lot of attention, ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo appoints new president
Greg Schwendinger. Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines Cargo has appointed Greg Schwendinger to the role of president, effective October 3.The appointment follows the departure of Jessica Tyler from the role in May. Tyler moved to the role of vice president, integrated operations centre within the airline.With more than 15 years of ...
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NewsCargo Start creates new business development role
Giovanna Cardinali. Source: Cargo StartAir cargo data firm Cargo Start has appointed Giovanna Cardinali in the newly created position of director of strategy and business development.Cardinali will be accountable for the development and implementation of the company's global commercial strategy, by overseeing the company’s sales, business development, marketing and product ...
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CharterSync appoints global cargo director
Digital charter company CharterSync has appointed Daniel Carriett as global cargo director.In a LinkedIn post on September 8, CharterSync said that Carriett has over 22 years of experience in senior management in the UK air cargo charter broking industry.He previously spent 18 years at a London-based charter brokerage where, latterly, ...
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NewsSwissport announces regional re-jig and new CIO
Dave Lynch. Source: SwissportSwissport has announced the appointment of a new chief information officer (CIO) and a re-organisation of its European clusters.Dave Lynch will be joining the ground handler as CIO and will also become a member of the executive leadership team.A starting date will be announced in due time. ...
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AGI teams up with Bijaoui as it looks to expand in Europe
Ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has reached an agreement with industry stalwart Olivier Bijaoui to act as an advisor as it looks to expand outside of North America.AGI said that Bijaoui "has been a prominent figure in the ground handling industry for 35 years and brings great knowledge and ...
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NewsPromotions for Wong and Cheung at U-Freight
Freight forwarder U-Freight Group (UFL) has promoted two key executives based at its headquarters in Hong Kong.Amy Wong has been promoted to chief administrative officer, tasked with supervising the day-to-day operations, human resources and administration of UFL offices.She will also assist chief executive Simon Wong in analysing the operations of ...
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Coastair Group launches UK chartering venture
Liege Airport-based Coastair Group has launched new UK entity Coastair Chartering Ltd in line with its long-term growth strategy.Coastair Chartering will be based at Farnborough Airport and Alan Baldwin will be branch manager of the UK office.Baldwin is a former Volga-Dnepr Group employee where he held the position of new ...
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NewsNew chief HR officer at Kuehne+Nagel
Sarah Kreienbühl. Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel International has appointed Sarah Kreienbühl a member of the management board and chief human resources officer.Kreienbühl will start in her new role on April 1 and will succeed Lothar Harings who will retire in June 2023.In her new role, Kreienbühl will be responsible for global human ...
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NewsSEKO Logistics grows airfreight leadership team
Photo: SEKO LogisticsSEKO Logistics has made two senior appointments to its airfreight team to to accommodate demand for critical products, expansion of cross-border e-commerce, and new business from acquired companies.Christopher Gregg joins SEKO as senior vice president global airfreight from his previous role as vice president airfreight, North America, at ...
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NewsBolloré Logistics USA appoints new chief executive
Marc Sawaya. Source: Bollore LogisticsBolloré Logistics USA has appointed Marc Sawaya as its new chief executive as the firm looks to build on "positive growth".Sawaya will report to Bolloré Logistics chief executive for the Americas Yves Laforgue and has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain management, including ...
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NewsAir cargo veteran Christopher Foyle passes away
Photo: TIACAAir cargo industry veteran and former chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Christopher Foyle has passed away.In a LinkedIn post, TIACA said: “With heavy hearts, we share the very sad news of the passing of Christopher Foyle. Chris was not only a past chairman of the association ...
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NewsNewcastle International targets cargo with new appointment
Aileen Wallace. Source: Newcastle International AirportNewcastle International Airport in the UK has appointed Aileen Wallace as cargo business development manager as it seeks to expand its cargo connections.Wallace will work with businesses and other key stakeholders across the region to further develop cargo opportunities from the north east’s largest airport.She ...