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NewsProject specialist deugro scoops BIFA air cargo award
Source: BIFAProject cargo specialist deugro scooped the top spot in the Air Cargo Services category at the BIFA Freight Service Awards.The awards took place yesterday in London and were hosted by UK TV personality Suzi Perry.In total, 11 companies scooped an award, with deugro winning the air cargo category ahead ...
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NewsOakley takes over as Chicago Rockford executive director
Zack Oakley. Source: KaleThe Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) has appointed Zack Oakley as the executive director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).Oakley previously worked as RFD’s deputy director of operations and planning since 2017 and started in his new role on January 1.In his previous role, Oakley oversaw ...
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NewsHellmann appoints new CCO for Germany
Source: HellmannHellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Bora Argac as its new chief commercial officer for Germany.He succeeds Kai Hasenpusch, who took over the position of sales director roadfreight west Europe at the beginning of this year."With around 25 years of professional experience, Bora Argac has relevant expertise in the areas ...
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NewsRöhlig Logistics creates new China structure and appoints Passek
Source: Röhlig LogisticsRöhlig Logistics has created a new regional structure for its China business, resulting in several new appointments.The new structure has seen the logistics firm divide up its China business into four regions; North China, East China, South China and Hong Kong, and West China.Christoph Passek has been appointed ...
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NewsIAG Cargo opens 2024 graduate programme
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is taking applications for its 2024 Graduate Scheme at London Heathrow until the end of January.The cargo business is looking for 11 graduates to join the two-year programme that will start in September.IAG said that new intakes will benefit from IAG Cargo’s brand-new learning hub to ...
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NewsBurger becomes COO Air & Sea Logistics at Dachser
Tobias Burger. Photo: DachserTobias Burger has been appointed chief operations officer air & sea logistics at Dasher.The former deputy director air & sea logistics, who has also become a member of the Dasher executive board, took on the role at the beginning of the year and will focus on driving ...
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NewsSwissport hires global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn. Photo: SwissportSwissport has appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as global head of operations, as of January 1.Dobbelsteijn has over 30 years of experience in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the US.He will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with its overall strategic goals, ensuring consistent ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints new MD for Hong Kong and Macau
Andy Chiang. Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has appointed Andy Chiang as the managing director for its Hong Kong and Macau business.Chiang is tasked with strengthening DHL Express' position in the two locations.He is currently head of global strategic finance at the company and has a total of 30 years of ...
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InsightsA new era for the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association
The end of 2023 marked the end of an era. After two decades at the helm, Stan Bernstein, founding president of the US Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA), handed over the baton to his successor, Jim Goddard of Cape Air. A lifelong aviation aficionado, Bernstein entered the industry as ...
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Cargo Airline Association names policy MD
The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) in the US has named Brianna Manzelli as managing director for legislative policy.Manzelli brings 10 years of experience working in US Congress and the Administration on key aviation initiatives.She joins the trade association from US senator Mitt Romney’s office, where she served as senior advisor ...
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NewsÖzen leaves top cargo role at Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has appointed Ali Türk as chief cargo officer.He replaces Turhan Özen, who has served as the chief cargo officer since October 7, 2016.Türk was previously senior vice president of Turkish Cargo from July 2011 until Apr 2016.Most recently he was chief supply chain officer at telecommunication and technology ...
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NewsNew CEO for EV Cargo Global Forwarding and Technology divisions
Source: EV Cargo. Copyright: Jon Thorne Wedding PhotographyPaul Coutts has been appointed as chief executive of Hong Kong-headquartered EV Cargo Global Forwarding & Technology.In his new role, which starts on January 1, Coutts has been given the task of driving the growth, development and integration of the firm's forwarding and ...
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FIATA and IATA announce new Cargo Agency Commissioners
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has appointed Marco Alvarenga and Paul Cheetham as cargo agency commissioners.The Cargo Agency Commissioner Program was set up in 1992 and resides within the IATA Cargo Agency Program, overseen by the Cargo Agency ...
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NewsEx-Air Cargo News editor scoops Lifetime Achievement award
Roger Hailey and Emma Murray, Seahorse Chairman and CEO of Meantime Communications.Former Air Cargo News editor Roger Hailey was this week awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by supply chain journalist organisation, the Seahorse Club.The Seahorse Club holds an annual awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the best journalism in supply ...
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Newsdnata appoints Switzerland MD
Willy Ruf. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has appointed Willy Ruf as the company’s managing director for Switzerland.Effective January 1, Ruf will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva Airport and Zürich Airport in Switzerland.He has over 30 years of international experience in the ground handling, cargo ...
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NewsDanx Carousel appoints new chief financial officer
Kasper Mahon Anderson. Source: DanxTime-critical logistics specialist DANX Carousel Group has strengthened its executive leadership team following the expansion of its network and human resources across Europe.Kasper Mahon Anderson has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO) in a move set to guide the Group toward sustainable financial growth and ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints regional CEOs for Americas and Europe
Mike Parra (L) and Andrew Williams (R). Source DHL ExpressDHL Express has appointed new regional chief executives for its Europe and Americas businesses.Current Americas chief executive Mike Parra will take on the role in Europe while current Canada chief executive Andrew Williams has been appointed to the Americas role.Both will ...
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NewsSchiphol Group hires van Oord as chief executive
Pieter van Oord. Photo: Amsterdam Airport SchipholPieter van Oord will take on the role of chief executive at Royal Schiphol Group as of June 1 next year.The Group Supervisory Board (SB) intends for van Oord to be in the role until June 1 2028.He has managed international maritime contractor Royal ...
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Atlas Air promotes Gonopolskiy
Atlas Air Worldwide has appointed Artem Gonopolskiy as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective December 1.Gonopolskiy has been with Atlas for more than 18 years, and has served as the interim chief financial officer of the company since June 15.Gonopolskiy will lead all aspects of the company’s finance ...
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NewsChallenge Group appoints Canavan as COO
David Canavan. Source: Challenge GroupThe Challenge Group has appointed David Canavan as chief operating officer.In his new role, Canavan will be responsible for leading, planning, directing, coordinating, aligning and overseeing all group operations.He will "drive operational excellence and contribute to the company's overall expansion plan and fleet growth", the company ...