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Flexport founder joins the firm's funder
Flexport founder and former chief executive Ryan Petersen has joined a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that is a source of funding for the logistics technology platform.He confirmed the move to Flexport investor Founders Fund in a post on his personal Twitter account.I have joined Founders Fund. If you are ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints MD Germany
Mustafa Tonguç. Photo: DHL ExpressDHL Express has appointed Mustafa Tonguç as managing director, Germany.Tonguç was previously managing director of DHL Express in Turkey, and has been in his new position since the beginning of June.He succeeds Markus Reckling, who has moved to a role in the divisional board of Post ...
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NewsNeo Air Group aims for cargo expansion with new appointments
Fernanda Abe (L) and Nadin Schuck. Source: Neo Air GroupGermany-based charter firm Neo Air Group has made two new appointments as it looks to continue its expansion in airfreight.Nadin Schuck joins Neo as sales specialist, working in its recently-launched airfreight department, which provides solutions exclusively for trade customers with shipments ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo adds senior talent
Frank Bauer (left) and Christian Leitfeld. Photo: Lufthansa Group Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has appointed a new chief financial officer to its management team.Frank Bauer will be the new chief financial officer and chief human resources officer of Lufthansa Cargo.He will take up his new position on August 1, 2023.Bauer ...
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Why green skills are vital for the survival of airfreight
As the logistics industry continues to progress towards achieving net-zero emissions, new skills will be needed to support the development of new technologies and the transition itself.By 2032, UK recruitment agency Morson Talent has estimated that there will be 175,000 new jobs created within the transport sector alone, with "green-skilled" ...
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Martin Drew to leave Etihad
Etihad senior vice president of global sales and cargo Martin Drew will be leaving the airline.The Abu-Dhabi based airline told Air Cargo News that Drew would be stepping down from his role, however, it did not confirm when he would leave.The airline also did not confirm who would be appointed ...
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NewsObituary: Sean McCool
Source: International Airline MarketingAir Cargo News is saddened to report the passing of Sean McCool, the chairman of Ireland-based GSSA International Airline Marketing (IAM).McCool died aged 92 and had a career that lasted more than 70 years.His career started in the 1950s with senior positions in Seaboard & Western Airlines, ...
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NewsGeodis adds to management team
François Bottin. Photo: GeodisFrench transport and logistics firm Geodis has appointed François Bottin as executive vice president, digital and technology.He will be a member of the Geodis Group’s management board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Geodis' chief executive.Bottin joined Geodis in 2020 as IT director of the Geodis 'Digital ...
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Fordree set to leave Menzies Aviation
Robert Fordree is set to step down from his role as executive vice president for cargo at handler Menzies Aviation.Fordree has worked in the air cargo industry since 1990 and has been in his current role at the handler since June 2019 but is now moving on to a position ...
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Air Cargo News Awards: Vote for your favourite cargo airline!
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that voting is now open for the best regional cargo airlines and the coveted Cargo Airline of the Year categories of the Air Cargo News Awards.Every vote counts, so take this opportunity to recognise those airlines who have excelled over the past 12 ...
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NewsCargo iQ strengthens its board
Kerstin Strauss. Photo: Kuehne+NagelAir cargo quality standards organisation Cargo iQ has named a new chair and vice chair of its board.Former vice chair Kerstin Strauss, vice president, global air logistics operations, Kuehne+Nagel (K+N), has been appointed as the new chair of the board.The new vice chair has been named as ...
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Management changes for SATS and WFS
Singapore-based aviation services company SATS, the owner of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has streamlined its organisational structure and made new executive appointments.SATS, which acquired WFS in April, will adopt a global model for operating and managing its gateway services business lines, with three business leaders and industry veterans helming their ...
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NewsIAG Cargo appoints head of pharma
Jordan Kohlbeck. Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Jordan Kohlbeck as head of pharmaceutical following the opening of its New Premia facility at Heathrow.Kohlbeck has worked for the cargo business for more than three years, holding roles related to the firm's constant climate product and transformation.In the new role, he ...
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NewsEmbraer grows its cargo talent
Mark Neely. Photo: EmbraerEmbraer has appointed Mark Neely to the position of vice president freighter, in its commercial aviation division.He will report directly to Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation.Neely boasts extensive experience in both the passenger and freighter markets and is set to lead the company’s growing ...
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NewsCH Robinson appoints new CEO
Dave Bozeman. Source: Business WireUS logistics firm and forwarder CH Robinson has appointed Dave Bozeman as its new chief executive, taking over from Scott Anderson, who has been serving in the role on an interim basis.Bozeman has more than 30 years of experience working in roles covering supply chains, middle-mile ...
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Last chance to enter the Air Cargo News Awards!
The final deadline for entering the Air Cargo News Awards is fast approaching!Companies interested in entering the awards must submit their entry/entries by 5pm BST on Friday.This year there are nine awards to enter, while a further six airline categories, including the Cargo Airline of the Year Award, are voted ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo appoints VP for corporate development
Diogo Elias. Source: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has appointed Diogo Elias as the new vice president of corporate development.In his new role, Elias will lead strategic projects and continue driving the ongoing transformation of the company.He has more than 20 years of experience in commercial, operational and new business roles in ...
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NewsNauck to boost NEO’s Neutral Solutions
Sascha Nauck. Photo: NEO Air CharterGerman cargo charter broker NEO Air Charter has appointed Sascha Nauck as airfreight business development manager, heading up its Neutral Airfreight Solutions division.His 24-year career includes spells at logistics service provider DB Schenker and GSSAs Kales Group and Euro Cargo Aviation.The new division of the ...
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Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline extended!
The entry deadline for the Air Cargo News Awards has been extended to 5pm BST on June 9.This means companies interested in demonstrating their value to the air cargo industry now have one week left to submit their entries.This year there are nine awards to enter, while a further six ...
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NewsNew leaders for BIFA
Left to right: Keith Baguley, Charles Hogg and Rachel Morley. Photo: BIFAThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) – the main representative body for forwarders in the UK – has elected new leaders.Charles Hogg succeeds Rachel Morley as the elected national chair of BIFA for a two-year period.He is commercial director ...