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NewsNew regional chairs for Young Forwarder Network
From left to right Brooke Flower, Harris Hay and Nicole Page Photo BIFAThe 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 chair of YFN’s Anglia region.Nicole ...
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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: ShutterstockPravin 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 first week in the office as ...
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NewsSharon becomes chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL
Udi Sharon, chief executive, Challenge Airlines IL. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge 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 Group.Sharon brings experience in business ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo hires senior manager products
Image: ShutterstockEtihad Cargo has appointed Jacob David as senior manager products, as of this month.David will be based at Etihad's headquarters in Abu Dhabi and will play a key role in driving innovation and elevating product offerings, said the airline."With extensive experience from leading airlines across the Middle East and ...
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NewsDP World hires senior director of airfreight for Americas
Image: ShutterstockDP World has appointed Peter Dyeremose as senior director of airfreight for the Americas as it seeks to drive growth in its airfreight freight forwarding services across the region.Dyeremose joins DP World with over 25 years of experience in logistics and airfreight. He previously worked at Mainfreight Inc., where ...
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News40th Air Cargo News Awards winners revealed!
Photo: Leo Johnson PhotographyAir cargo innovation across the industry was celebrated at the Air Cargo News Awards today, which marked the 40th year of the event.Nearly 250 guests gathered for the awards this year, hosted by comedian and broadcaster Zoe Lyons at the Royal Lancaster London hotel, where attendees were ...
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NewsDux Logistics appoints new sales manager for France
Source: Dux LogisticsBrazil-headquartered Dux Logistics has appointed Tiago Pauvarel as sales manager for its business unit based in France.Pauvarel has 15 years of experience in sales and operations, having worked for several global coordination companies.According to his LinkedIn profile, this included stints at Bolloré Logistics, CH Robinson, DB Schenker and ...
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NewsVan Der Stichele appointed by Avico
Pierre Van Der Stichele. Source: Air PartnerAircraft brokerage firm Avico has appointed air cargo stalwart Pierre Van Der Stichele to its cargo and aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) team.Van Der Stichele, who takes the role of managing director, joins from Air Partner where he was vice president of cargo. ...
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NewsAir Partner adds to cargo management
Eliska Hill. Photo Air PartnerCharter broker Air Partner has appointed Eliska Hill as global senior vice president of cargo.Hill will be responsible for overseeing operations and strategic growth within the company’s cargo division for all markets globally.She has over 25 years of experience within the aviation sector and most recently ...
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NewsMa takes over as chairman at Hong Kong Air Cargo
Hong Kong Air CargoFreighter operator Hong Kong Air Cargo has named Ma Yunpeng as its new chairman in a move that was effective as of October 13.Ma has over 21 years of extensive management experience in the aviation industry, his previous roles including acting as chairman of Grand China Air.According ...
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NewsFraport appoints new head of cargo development
Denis De Farias Duarte. Source Fraport/Stefan RebscherFrankfurt airport operator Fraport has appointed Denis de Farias Duarte as the new head of the cargo development team.De Farias Duarte will take up the new role on January 1 and will be mainly responsible for the further development of the cargo business at ...
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NewsNew Menzies management for Americas
From left to right: Oliver Ashton, Nigel Shuttleworth, Arvin Nagules and Chris Dohne. Photo: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation has promoted Oliver Ashton to the position of senior vice president, cargo Americas.Ashton brings over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, including 15 years with Avianca, where he played a key ...
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NewsBloemen, Reis Miranda and Wormer team up to launch new cargo consultancy
Image: ShutterstockA new supply chain consultancy firm has been launched by industry veterans Marco Bloemen, Daniel dos Reis Miranda and Maarten Wormer.The new company, Aevean, will offer "specialised consulting services and comprehensive market intelligence" for the aviation and logistics industries.Aevean formed a strategic partnership with Atlas Air and will operate ...