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dnata promotes Crozier to chief cargo officer
Guillaume Crozier has been promoted to chief cargo officer at global air and travel services provider dnata. According to Crozier’s LinkedIn profile, he took up the position this month and remains based in the UAE. He has worked for dnata for over 13 years to date and has ...
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NewsJoost van Doesburg quits Schiphol Airport after difficult tenure
Joost van Doesburg, head of cargo, Schiphol. Photo: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Joost van Doesburg has decided to step down from his position as head of cargo at Royal Schiphol Group with the airport citing “unjust defamatory allegations” made against him in its response to the news. Royal ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints Newbold in global accounts role
Image: Shutterstock Etihad Cargo has appointed Andy Newbold as senior manager global accounts with the task of strengthening customer relationships. Newbold has more than 35 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles with international airlines, specialising in cargo operations, commercial strategy, and product management. For ...
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NewsGoersch becomes Atlas Air chief operating officer
Photo: Atlas Air Worldwide Atlas Air Worldwide has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Joining the company in late December, Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, with direct responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. As the ...
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NewsRodriguez scoops new digital role at IAG Cargo
Daniel Rodriguez. Source: IAG Cargo IAG Cargo has appointed Daniel Rodriguez to the newly created role of head of digital sales. The cargo business said that the new role was part of efforts to accelerate its online offering and “better serve customers in the evolving logistics landscape”. ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president
Linas Dovydenas, president, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA). Photo: Chapman Freeborn Air cargo and passenger charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region. Dovydenas previously spent 16 ...
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NewsFlexport appoints Sanvicente as SVP Asia Pacific
Flexport has appointed Daniel Sanvicente as senior vice president and head of Asia Pacific. The forwarder said Sanvicente will focus on driving growth and strengthening the company’s regional presence. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the Asian Pacific region. Most recently, he served ...
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NewsThominet joins TIACA board
Adrien Thominet, ECS Group. Source: ECSECS Group chief executive and executive chairman Adrien Thominet has been appointed to serve on the International Air Cargo Association's (TIACA) board of directors.Filling the seat for a global GSA, Thominet brings diverse experience and knowledge to the post. At the start of his career ...
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NewsIAG Cargo opens 2025 graduate scheme
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's 2025 graduate programme has now opened to offer young people the chance to learn skills critical to a career in air cargo and logistics.Now in its 12th year, the two-year IAG Cargo graduate programme offers experience across operations, commercial, transformation and finance at its London Heathrow ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints MENA chief executive
Abdulaziz Busbate. Photo: DHL Group DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as chief executive of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective from January 1. Busbate will succeed Nour Suliman, who has stepped into a non-executive advisory role as president MENA. Bringing 24 years of ...
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NewsNew regional chairs for Young Forwarder Network
From left to right Brooke Flower, Harris Hay and Nicole Page Photo BIFA The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has elected new chairs in three of its six-strong Young Forwarder Network (YFN) regions. Brooke Flower, EU customs import entry clerk at KWL Logistics has become the new ...
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NewsNew global leadership structure for Hellmann
Hellmann's Management Board effective January 2025. From left to right: Martin Eberle, Jens Drewes, Stefan Borggreve and Madhav Kurup. Photo: HellmannHellmann Worldwide Logistics has made changes to its management structure as chief operating officer Jens Wollesen has resigned from the company.Wollesen, who oversees all product areas and is part of ...
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NewsSeafrigo targets growth with new CEO
Bruno Planaz. Source: SeafrigoCool chain logistics firm Seafrigo Group has appointed Bruno Plantaz as its new group chief executive, with company founder, Eric Barbé, stepping up to the role of president.Seafrigo said the two will work closely on delivering the next stage in the company's global growth plan.Plantaz, who will ...
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NewsAtlas' Michael Steen appointed to IATA's board of governors
Michael SteenAtlas Air chief executive and president Michael Steen has been appointed to IATA's board of governors.The move will be a boost to cargo representation at IATA as Steen will help shape industry standards, influence aviation policy and advance initiatives supporting global connectivity and a "safe, secure, and sustainable aviation ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo appoints Mashabi as CEO and MD
Loay Mashabi. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as chief executive to succeed Teddy Zebitz as of January 1, 2025.As well as the new role of chief executive, Mashabi will continue in his role of managing director. Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the board ...
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NewsAir cargo stalwart Eric Wilson scoops Qatar Cargo role
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Eric Wilson to the role of senior vice president of cargo sales.According to the airline, Wilson will oversee all aspects of cargo sales, including customer relationship management, global accounts, market development and "ensuring the highest standards of service for our customer base".According to his LinkedIn ...
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NewsNunes heads up operations at Chapman Freeborn
Bernardo Nunes. Photo: Chapman FreebornBernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn.Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and ...
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NewsNew Saltchuk Aviation president and CEO
Betsy Seaton and Mike Thompson. Photo: Saltchuk AviationSaltchuk Aviation president and chief executive Betsy Seaton will retire at the end of the year and former chief operating officer Mike Thompson has now taken on the top role.Thompson, who joined the Seattle-based family of air cargo and aviation services companies as ...
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NewsSingh heads up cargo at Riyadh Air
Image: Shutterstock Pravin Singh has been appointed global head of cargo for new Saudi Arabian airline, Riyadh Air. Singh was appointed in September and began his new role this month, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile. “Pleased to share that I have now completed my ...
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NewsSharon becomes chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL
Udi Sharon, chief executive, Challenge Airlines IL. Photo: Challenge Group Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL. In his new role, Sharon will lead all company activities in Israel. He will also join the senior executive management team of Challenge ...