New York was the focal point for the first meeting held by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on the Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs). Member States engaged in deep talks to find solutions for linking global indicators to a set of national indicators while maintaining the global nature of the SDGs. FIATA was there to weigh in on the concept of logistics connectivity. FIATA had previously discussed the significance of logistics connectivity in the indicator framework … [Read more...] about FIATA weighs in on logistics at IAEG-SDG meeting
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New management structure at MFAG
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) will be managed by a three-man management team, consisting of the board spokesperson Johannes Jähn, board member Markus Kopp, and the general representative Dieter Köhler. The MFAG supervisory board decided to expand the management board at its meeting on 12 June 2015. It appointed Johannes Jähn, who is currently managing director of Obi Logistics GmbH, Emil Lux GmbH and Euromate GmbH, as a new board member at Mitteldeutsche … [Read more...] about New management structure at MFAG
Crane hires Terry Unrein as VP of global sales
Crane Worldwide Logistics, a full-service air, ocean, trucking, customs brokerage and logistics company, has hired Terry Unrein as its new vice president of global sales. Unrein will report to Tim Zubradt, Crane Worldwide’s chief sales officer. Zubradt said: “Terry Unrein is an outstanding addition to our Crane Worldwide Logistics team, as he brings a deep knowledge of the global logistics experience. I know he will work tirelessly to ensure that Crane Worldwide Logistics … [Read more...] about Crane hires Terry Unrein as VP of global sales
FIATA weighs in on logistics at IAEG-SDG meeting
New York was the focal point for the first meeting held by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on the Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs). Member States engaged in deep talks to find solutions for linking global indicators to a set of national indicators while maintaining the global nature of the SDGs. FIATA was there to weigh in on the concept of logistics connectivity. FIATA had previously discussed the significance of logistics connectivity in the indicator framework … [Read more...] about FIATA weighs in on logistics at IAEG-SDG meeting
New management structure at MFAG
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) will be managed by a three-man management team, consisting of the board spokesperson Johannes Jähn, board member Markus Kopp, and the general representative Dieter Köhler. The MFAG supervisory board decided to expand the management board at its meeting on 12 June 2015. It appointed Johannes Jähn, who is currently managing director of Obi Logistics GmbH, Emil Lux GmbH and Euromate GmbH, as a new board member at Mitteldeutsche … [Read more...] about New management structure at MFAG
THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
Thai Aiways received its 25th direct 777 delivery, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), from the Boeing delivery centre in Everett, Wash. Charamporn Jotikasthira, president of Thai Airways, said: "This is a very special delivery for us – our 25th 777 delivery from Boeing. The flexibility of the 777 family has played a significant role in our continued success and our latest 777-300ER will ensure we continue to expand our long haul markets efficiently and … [Read more...] about THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery