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Transport groups warn of supply chain collapse unless workers are protected
The heads of transport groups from across the industry have warned of the collapse of supply chains unless governments take steps to safeguard workers.In an open letter published on the day of the UN General Assembly, the International Road Transport Union (IRU), IATA, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and ...
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NewsAlaska Air Cargo expands management team as volumes grow
Rick Bendix (L), Gina Thomas (C) and Kim Beelitz. Source: Alaska Air CargoAlaska Air Cargo has made three management appointments in response to growing demand.The airline has appointed Kim Beelitz as manager of cargo ground operations in Seattle (SEA).Beelitz has worked with Alaska Airlines for more than a dozen years ...
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NewsSwissport completes leadership team renewal with CFO appointment
Iván Nash Vila. Source: SwissportHandler Swissport International has appointed Iván Nash Vila as its chief financial officer and member of the executive leadership team.He succeeds Alexander Gradow, head of financial planning and analysis, who had been acting as interim chief financial officer (CFO) since August. Nash Vila will report to ...
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NewsChande joins Kale Logistics as CFO
Image source: Kale Logistics SolutionsSupply chains IT provider Kale Logistics Solutions has appointed Pawan Chande into the role of chief financial officer (CFO).Chande, who has more than 25 years of experience in finance, leadership and strategy, will lead the finance, legal and investor relations divisions at Kale.His appointment comes as ...
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Strauss to remain as Amerijet CEO after U-turn
Tim Strauss has agreed to stay with Amerijet as its chief executive after previously announcing his decision to re-sign from the role.The u-turn happened just days after the company announced that Strauss would leave the role with Amerijet executive chairman Vic Karjian - and former chief executive - stepping into ...
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NewsBifa launches campaign to promote a career in forwarding
Source: BifaUK freight forwarder association Bifa is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain.During September, Bifa members will be receiving copies of literature that provides ideas of how to promote their business and the industry as ...
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NewsIAG Cargo expands leadership team
IAG Cargo has made two appointments to its leadership team: Pat Dobie (pictured above) becomes chief customer and infrastructure officer and George Efkolodis joins as head of customer experience.Dobie, who has more than 30 years of experience in the logistics and aviation sector, joined IAG Cargo in 2017 and "has ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints chief legal officer
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, which is part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Zori Marshall into the role of chief legal officer (CLO).Marshall, who has more than a decade of experience in corporate and commercial law, was previously head of legal, and head of commercial and procurement at SSE ...
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NewsCargojet pilots switch to ALPA union as dispute emerges
Image: ShutterstockCargojet pilots have decided to join the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) with the new union already lodging a complaint against the freighter operator.The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has certified ALPA as the representative of more than 300 pilots at Cargojet.The pilots voted for ALPA representation in ...
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NewsAeroSafe Global appoints Lozano as chief commercial officer
Pharma transport packaging firm AeroSafe Global has appointed Rick Lozano as its new chief commercial officer.Lozano was most recently a senior vice president with pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen. He first joined the company in 2012 and has held various leadership roles within the business.In his new role, Lozano is tasked with ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints VP for automotive and industrial
Robert Gulyas. Source: Crane WorldwideFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Robert Gulyas to the position of global vice president, automotive and industrial.Crane said it had made the appointment to reflect the changing nature of the sectors and as it targets growth in the industries.Supply chain disruption and the electrification ...
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Atlas Air pilots hit out at new five-year contract
Atlas Air pilots have criticised the new five-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) announced earlier this week saying it makes the airline a place to train, not for a career.The new contract will merge the pilots of Atlas Air and Southern Air, which was by Atlas acquired in 2016, onto a ...
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NewsPayCargo appoints managing director EMEIA
Image source: PayCargoDigital payment platform PayCargo has appointed Christian Dornhaus into the role of managing director Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia (EMEIA), as it continues its global expansion.Dornhaus, who has more than 20 years of experience in the logistics and freight industries, previously held the position of vice ...
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NewsStrauss to leave Amerijet as Karjian steps in as interim CEO
Amerijet has appointed Vic Karjian as interim chief executive as the cargo carrier searches for a replacement for Tim Strauss.Strauss, who has previously headed cargo at Air Canada and Hawaiian, is leaving the role after he joined the growing freighter operator in August 2020.Karjian previously held the chief executive position ...
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NewsECS Group promotes Thominet to executive chairman
Image source: ECS GroupGeneral sales and services agent (GSSA) ECS Group has promoted Adrien Thominet from chief executive to executive chairman.Thominet, who has worked at ECS Group for more than 25 years, was previously chief operating officer in 2011 and became chief executive in 2017.Thominet commented: “Given the disruption and ...
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Vito Cerone joins Cargojet from Air Canada Cargo
Cargojet has appointed Air Canada Cargo stalwart Vito Cerone, as senior vice president, international as the company looks to expand its global presence.Cerone, who starts in the role with immediate effect, was most recently vice president, cargo sales & commercial strategy at Air Canada.He has 30 years' experience in the ...
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NewsPromoted: Chris Robeson Joins EFL Global as Chief Operating Officer – Asia
Chris Robeson, EFL GLobal. Source: EFL GlobalChris Robeson to lead supply chain and logistics operations across the Asia regionHONG KONG – EFL Global, a leading supply chain and logistics organization, has appointed Chris Robeson as Chief Operating Officer – Asia. Chris joined the organization in June and is based in ...
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NewsCargoAi appoints David Lara to advisory board
David Lara. Source: CargoAiOnline air cargo booking portal CargoAi has appointed David Lara to its board of advisors.Lara was formerly senior vice president of global airfreight procurement and capacity management at CEVA Logistics, with 20 years in the role.CargoAi chief executive Matthieu Petot said: "Beyond his role and contribution, David ...
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Titan Aviation Holdings appoints SVP and CCO
Titan Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has appointed Eamonn Forbes into the role of senior vice president (SVP) and chief commercial officer (CCO) of Titan Asset Management Ireland Limited.Forbes joins Titan with more than 15 years of aviation leasing, legal and finance experience. Most recently, he ...
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NewsEley joins B&H Worldwide's Asia business development team
Image source: B&H WorldwideLogistics provider B&H Worldwide has hired Joel Eley to join its business development team in Asia.Eley, who has experience in supply chain logistics for the aviation industry, was previously head of supply chain at Airbus MRO subsidiary Sepang Aircraft Engineering, and SR Technics in Malaysia.He was also ...