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NewsCargo handling market faces continuing volatility
Steve Allen. Source: dnataThe cargo handling market will continue to face volatile airline schedules, problems with recruiting enough staff and having to handle cargo-in-the-cabin flights for the immediate future, according to executives at ground handler dnata.Speaking at an event to highlight its latest expansion at Heathrow Airport, dnata chief executive ...
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NewsNew boss for ACS Singapore group charter team
ACS Singapore team. Photo: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Nick Davis as head of its group charter team in Singapore.The appointed is part of ACS’ plans to strategically invest further in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.Davis joined ACS' London headquarters a number of years ago and with his move ...
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NewsAir cargo industry set to come together for 2+2 Event
Copyright: Messe MünchenAir cargo group TIACA and event organiser Messe München say they are experiencing a great demand for their upcoming "2+2 Event" in San Francisco.The event takes place from March 23 to 25 and according to the organisers, the current global circumstances are creating a great need for personal ...
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NewsLeadership change at FedEx Express
Richard Smith. Photo: FedExRichard Smith, regional president of the Americas and executive vice president of global support at FedEx Express will succeed Donald Colleran as president and chief executive officer.Colleran will retire effective December 31. Smith will become president and chief executive officer-elect of FedEx Express on April 1, and ...
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NewsSwissport targets acquisitions with new appointment
Pablo von Siebenthal. Source: SwissportSwissport is targeting an "ambitious" acquisition plan and has appointed Pablo von Siebenthal as global head of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to head up the project.Von Siebenthal joins from Kuehne+Nagel on April 1 and will assume overall responsibility for the execution of Swissport's new global acquisition ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints Falk as it targets Americas expansion
Hendrik Falk. Source: Chapman FreebornChapman Freeborn has appointed Hendrik Falk as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas as the company looks to expand in the region.Falk began his 32 year career in the aviation industry at Lufthansa Cargo in Atlanta. Since then, he has held a number of ...
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TIACA’s board adds air cargo talent
Six people have been appointed to The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) board of directors.The new board members bring experience from the airport, airline and handling sectors.Kai Domscheit is the chief executive officer of CHI Germany Cargo Handling. The business offers forwarding and airline handling, as well as trucking and ...
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NewsPolmans joins Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone
Steven Polmans. Source: Abu Dhabi AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports has appointed air cargo stalwart Steven Polmans as its new vice president of business development & regulatory affairs at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ).In his new role, Polmans will establish an integrated long-term strategic plan for ADAFZ, oversee regulatory affairs and ...
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UPS announces organisational re-alignment
UPS has announced an "organisational re-alignment" following the retirement of two senior members of staff.Juan Perez, executive vice president and chief information and engineering officer, and Scott Price, executive vice president international, are both retiring from the company on March 31.As a result, UPS will integrate global sales and solutions ...
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NewsUnilode appoints new chief executive officer
Ross Marino. Photo: Unilode Aviation SolutionsULD specialist Unilode Aviation Solutions has appointed Ross Marino as its chief executiveMarino’s appointment is effective February 28, and he succeeds Benoit Dumont, who has stepped down. Marino has over 30 years of aviation experience, having worked in numerous senior and executive management roles at ...
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NewsWFS appoints Bert Selis to senior role
Bert Selis. Photo: Worldwide Flight ServicesBert Selis has joined Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) but will remain based in Liege, leaving his role at the Belgian airport after nine years.Selis is now the ground handler's vice president business development, e-commerce, express and freight forwarders EMEAA.He has close to 20 years’ experience ...
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NewsDronamics makes senior appointments as it gears up for growth
Andy Cox (L), Atanas Gagov and Luis Enrique de la Iglesia y Gotarredona. Source: DronamicsDronamics has expanded its R&D and manufacturing teams with the addition of three industry veterans who will help the company "scale up its development and production in preparation for the launch of their commercial same-day delivery ...
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NewsStrike action threatens Vancouver Airport operations
Photo: Public Service Alliance of CanadaAir cargo operations could be disrupted at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) following the decision by air fuellers to vote in favour of taking strike action against Swissport Canada.Swissport manages the refuelling of almost all passenger and cargo aircraft at YVR, and Public Service Alliance of ...
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NewsKerins scoops new global role at HAE
Peter KerinsAviation services company HAE Group has appointed Peter Kerins as vice president global GSA sales & development.The new role will see Kerins move back to Europe from the Middle East where he will take on global responsibility for the company's airline development portfolio.Kerins is currently vice president Middle East, ...
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Women in Aviation and Logistics' mentor scheme launched
Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL) has launched its mentorship scheme and has ambitions to grow the group even further.The initial mentor programme matched 27 industry leaders, including 16 women and 11 men, with aspiring female professionals.This programme runs until April, with mentors and mentees making a minimum four-hour commitment ...
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NewsWFS appoints Esa in commercial role
Mohammed Esa, WFS. Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed Mohammed Esa as senior vice president, group commercial business development & strategy.Esa brings 30 years of leadership experience in commercial and operational roles in the transportation and logistics industries and spent the last 18 years at Agility Logistics, most recently ...
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Forwarder group Bifa backs apprenticeship drive
UK freight forwarder association Bifa is holding a series of events to support the forthcoming National Apprenticeship Week 2022.Throughout the week, which runs from February 7 to 13, Bifa executive director Carl Hobbis will be working with colleagues and members of the organisation's Young Forwarder Network to promote careers in ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints Osterwald as MD for Germany
Jens Osterwald. Source: Crane WorldwideCrane Worldwide has appointed Jens Osterwald as managing director of its Germany business.Osterwald has worked internationally in leadership roles in the logistics industry for over 20 years.He joins Crane Worldwide to "drive future growth and development of both the freight forwarding and contract logistics footprint in ...
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NewsBifa Freight Services Award winners revealed
Kerry Logistics receives the Air Services Award. Source: Kerry LogsiticsThe Bifa Freight Service Awards took place yesterday, hosted by ex-England rugby star Matt Dawson and attended by more than 500 people.The freight organisation’s director general, Robert Keen, congratulated all the companies and individuals that won each category, as well as ...
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NewsGeodis appoints contract logistics MD
Antje Lochmann. Photo: GeodisGeodis’ freight forwarding managing director in Germany, Antje Lochmann has expanded her role to also become managing director of the company’s contract logistics activities in Germany.Since Lochmann took over the role as the managing director of Germany’s freight forwarding activities in 2018, she and her team have ...