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NewsKerry Logistics announces new appointment and half-year figures
Kerry Logistics has revealed its new managing director for its Integrated Logistics (IL) division is John Parkes, who will be based in Hong Kong and will oversee the management of the company's global IL business.Parkes has previously held operational leadership positions in major logistics businesses, specialising in multi-country business development ...
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NewsCathay Pacific chairman Slosar to retire
Cathay Pacific has announced that chairman John Slosar will retire at the conclusion of the next board meeting on November 6 after 39 years at Swire, the parent company of the airline group.Slosar will be replaced by Patrick Healy who joined Cathay Pacific parent the Swire Group in 1988.Merlin Swire, ...
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New charter broker training course launched for the cargo market
The Albion Broker Institute (ABI) has launched a masterclass in cargo brokerage training programme.The training will consist of eight modules that will explore various areas of the cargo brokerage market.These include: an introduction to cargo aircraft brokerage, an introduction to the different types of cargo charter aircraft, an overview of ...
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Nick Platts to leave Heathrow cargo role
Nicks Platts will leave his position as head of cargo at Heathrow Airport on October 9 as he seeks a fresh challenge.Platts said that he would move on to a fresh challenge as the cargo programme is "well advanced" and he has done all he can to "build advocacy across ...
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NewsTIACA selects Hourcade to join transformation team
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Celine Hourcade as a project manager. From September, in her new role, Hourcade will support the Association's transformation programme.The first two priorities for Hourcade are to lead the development of TIACA’s sustainability programme and sustainability award, as well as the delivery of ...
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Panalpina announces changes to board of directors
Panalpina has made changes to its board of directors following its merger with DSV.The company said that it had decided to downsize its executive board by eliminating the positions of chief commercial officer, chief legal officer, chief information officer, executive vice president, airfreight and executive vice president, ocean freight.Lucas Kuehner, ...
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Cathay Pacific chief executive resigns amid protest row
Today (August 16) Cathay Pacific announced changes in its senior management team.Augustus Tang will replace Rupert Hogg as chief executive, following Hogg's resignation earlier today. Ronald Lam will replace Paul Loo as chief customer and commercial officer.Although Cathay Pacific "believes that it is the right time for new leadership", the ...
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NewsGEODIS Germany appoints new freight forwarding project director
GEODIS has appointed Peter Anetsberger as industrial projects director of its freight forwarding division in Germany.From July 1, Anetsberger has been responsible for heading GEODIS' industrial projects unit and overseeing its business growth.Anetsberger has more than 35 years of experience working in various executive positions in Germany, Turkey and the ...
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NewsBIFA expands training team with Sumner appointment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training team with the appointment of Liz Sumner as trainer – freight and customs procedures.Sumner, who joins from DSV Air and Sea, will be based in the Midlands, and has over 30 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, the ...
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NewsUPS announces new chief financial officer
Brian NewmanExpress firm UPS has announced that chief financial officer Richard Peretz will retire and be replaced by Brian Newman, currently executive vice president, finance and operations, Latin America for PepsiCo.Newman, who will take up the role on Septemebr 16, will join the UPS Management Committee, the senior-most leadership team ...
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Cathay Pacific takes action following China warning over protests
Cathay Pacific has suspended a pilot who was arrested amid ongoing protests in Hong Kong. It has also fired two members of ground staff for "misconduct".The suspension and terminations, which took place over the weekend, follow a warning emailed to staff from Cathay Pacific chief executive Rupert Hogg on August ...
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Silk Way Airlines USA announces new Americas vice president
Silk Way Airlines USA (SWA USA) has appointed Fadi Nahas as vice president of the Americas.Nahas has more than 30 years of experience in supply chains, transportation, logistics and sales, as well as more than 25 years of management experience.Nahas will be responsible for managing business development initiatives for Silk ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide Logistics announces new EMEIA operations vice president
Crane Worldwide Logistics has announced its new vice president of operations for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa: Stefan Boehler.Boehler has over 15 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry. He served as vice president of account management, and vertical leadership, in the industrial sector at Schenker. Prior to ...
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Cargolux and unions reach agreement
All-cargo carrier Cargolux and unions LCGB and OGBL have come to an agreement over two new collective work agreements (CWAs).The two agreements will result in "substantial improvements" for the more than 1,300 employees covered by the airline’s collective work agreement, the groups said.The improvements include a salary increase of 6% ...
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NewsSilk Way West Airlines announces new APAC vice president
Copyright: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines has appointed Jenny Zhao as its new vice president, Asia Pacific. Zhao will take over from Nurid Aliyev, who has stepped down for personal reasons.Zhao has more than 15 years of experience in the air cargo industry, having previously held senior management ...
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NewsConlin replaces Mao at Cathay Pacific Cargo
James Conlin (pictured) is taking over from Jeanette Mao as head of cargo global partnerships at Cathay Pacific.Conlin has worked for Cathay Pacific for five years, including stints as country manager for Bangladesh and then for South Korea.Mao is moving to a new post in the airline’s passenger business.
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NewsCrane Worldwide Logistics announces new CEO
This week (Tuesday, July 30), Crane Worldwide Logistics announced the appointment of its new chief executive: Keith Winters.Winters, the second CEO to be appointed in the company's history, has replaced John Magee, who served as CEO for 11 years.Winters has extensive industry knowledge and experience that includes eight years serving ...
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NewsJost Lammers to lead Munich Airport
Jost Lammers, chief executive, Munich AirportJost Lammers will take over as president and chief executive of Munich Airport for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2020.He will succeed Michael Kerkloh, who is to retire at the end of this year after 17 years in the role.Bavarian minister of finance ...
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NewsPresident and CEO of Swissport International AG extends contract to 2020
Eric Born, president and CEO of Swissport International AG, has agreed to extend his contract of employment by one year.Born, who has been serving as the president and CEO since August 2015, was initially due to leave Swissport International AG at the end of 2019. However, due to the refinancing ...
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Newsdnata expands and re-structures international airport operations division
dnata is using the Descartes CORE BLE real-time tracking solution to better manage its cargo. Photo: dnatadnata has introduced a new management structure following the expansion of its international airport operations division.The new management structure includes three newly created regional chief executive officer (CEO) roles. Reporting directly to Stewart Angus, ...