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Bijaoui to be inducted into Tiaca's hall of fame
Olivier Bijaoui, former executive chairman, president and chief executive of cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has been chosen as the 2022 Tiaca hall of fame recipient.Tiaca said that Bijaoui had been selected for the award based on "his vision, tenacity and leadership that helped guide handling agents towards becoming ...
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NewsCologne Bonn appoints Geslao in cargo role
Tony Geslao. Source: Cologne Bonn AirportCologne Bonn Airport has appointed Andrea Tony Geslao as head of the cargo sales department.As head of cargo sales, 47-year-old Geslao "wants to drive forward the positive development of cargo traffic at the airport".The airport said that cargo proved to be an important stabiliser during ...
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GSSA TAM readies for growth with senior appointments
GSSA TAM Group has announced several senior appointments in line with its expansion ambitions in the Americas.The company, which rebranded earlier this year and is opening a new office in Brazil, has appointed Fernando Garreton as vice president Americas and he will lead the group’s move into North, Central and ...
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NewsACS appoints new VP as it looks to expand in Florida
Brian Rodriguez. Source: Air Charter ServiceCharter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Brian Rodriguez to head up its Florida operation.Rodriguez will be based in Miami and has worked for ACS for more than ten years, starting at the New York headquarters, and has held managerial and directorial positions up ...
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MSC continues to grow air cargo team
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is continuing to grow its new air cargo business by appointing a head of cargo operations, compliance and governance air cargo.Anders Matikka has joined MSC in the post shortly after Jannie Davel was named senior vice president air cargo, responsible for developing the newly launched MSC ...
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Chapman Freeborn appoints Ciobanu in Perth
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Anthony Ciobanu as business development executive at its new office in Perth, Western Australia.The global air charter specialist said that Ciobanu brings 15 years of aviation industry experience, beginning his career at dnata Airport Services as ramp supervisor and charters coordinator.Soon after, he transferred to the ...
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Swiss WorldCargo appoints Hinnen as head of sales
Swiss WorldCargo has appointed Gieri Hinnen as head of global cargo sales starting on February 1 2023.Hinnen, who is currently head of labour relations and HR Steering at SWISS, succeeds Alexander Arafa, who will be entering early retirement at the end of 2022 after 28 years working in various roles ...
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All change at the top for CMA CGM Air Cargo
CMA CGM Air Cargo has a new chief executive with Guillaume Lathelize taking over from Olivier Casanova.The shipping group confirmed the move to Air Cargo News but declined to provide further details.According to his LinkedIn profile, Lathelize's background is in shipping, most recently holding the position of vice president global ...
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NewsCargoAi appoint vice president customer success
CargoAi. Photo: CargoAiCargoAi has appointed Frédéric Bazin as vice president of customer success.Having been in the airline industry for twenty years, Bazin has gained airfreight experience within airlines such as Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo.He has previously focused on operational excellence, revenue optimisation and customer satisfaction.The ...
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NewsMSC builds team for new air cargo airline
Source: MSCMediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is building up its newly announced air cargo airline with a robust leadership team.This includes the appointment of Jannie Davel as senior vice president.Davel, formerly of Delta Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo and DHL will develop its air cargo business and to build the team that will ...
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NewsAir Partner appoints new head of business development
Andrew Powers. Source: Air PartnerCharter broker Air Partner has appointed Andrew Powers as head of business development for its cargo division.Powers has more than 25 years of experience working in cargo, most recently spending eight years as sales manager at AirBridgeCargo Airlines.In his new role, Powers is tasked with growing ...
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NewsEFW grows management to fuel growth
From left to right: Yuen Cheong Yip (chairman of the EFW supervisory board), Kai Mielenz (CFO), Chin Wah Chan (COO), Jordi Boto (CEO & president). Photo: EFWGerman freighter conversion company Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has appointed two more managing directors to drive forward the international growth of the company.In addition to ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo adds to senior leadership team
Liesbeth Oudkerk. Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has appointed Liesbeth Oudkerk as senior vice-president, cargo sales and network planning.Oudkerk will be responsible for the cargo carrier’s sales and freighter network planning, focusing on digital transformation to improve customer support as well internal processes.She brings with her over 25 years ...
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NewsUPS appoints Klingler-Werner to head up Supply Chain Solutions in Europe
Susanne Klinger-Werner. Source: UPSUPS has named Susanne Klingler-Werner as the new President for UPS Supply Chain Solutions Europe.Klingler-Werner will be responsible for 22 markets across Europe. She joined UPS from Menlo Worldwide Forwarding in 2005 and has held roles of increasing responsibility in Global Freight Forwarding (GFF) operations, airfreight product ...
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NewsNew cargo appointments at Liege Airport
Frédéric Brun (L) and Alexis Lapot. Source: Liege AirportCargo specialist Liege Airport will appoint two new cargo leaders, with Frédéric Brun and Alexis Lapot starting work at the Belgian hub.Brun will take the role of head of commercial cargo and logistics while Lapot will be senior manager cargo sales when ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints Ang in industrial role
Janet Ang. Source: Crane Worldwide LogisticsFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president of industrial as it looks to strengthen its focus on the sector.The forwarder said that Ang will drive the strategic direction of its industrial sector, supporting the development of "additional integrated supply ...
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NewsGeodis appoints Delcroix to focus on CSR
Virginie Delcroix. Credit Thomas Lasné. Source: GeodisFreight forwarder Geodis has appointed Virginie Delcroix as executive vice president, sustainable development.Delcroix will report to Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard and has been appointed in response to the firm's focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR).Prior to her appointment, Delcroix had since 2017 been ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards 2022: winners revealed!
Air Cargo News Awards. Photo: Source Telling PhotographyA total of 15 companies walked away with a prestigious Air Cargo News Award on Friday night at a grand ceremony in the UK.230 people attended the 38th Air Cargo News Awards ceremony, presented by actress, writer and comedian Lucy Porter at the ...
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Schiphol boss resigns after latest round of flight disruption
Schiphol Airport chief executive Dick Benschop has resigned from the role after further disruption at the Dutch hub due to staff shortages.Benschop on Thursday said he would leave the role after he received criticism over the chaos at the airport over the summer and again this week."A lot of attention, ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo appoints new president
Greg Schwendinger. Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines Cargo has appointed Greg Schwendinger to the role of president, effective October 3.The appointment follows the departure of Jessica Tyler from the role in May. Tyler moved to the role of vice president, integrated operations centre within the airline.With more than 15 years of ...