Schiphol Airport is restructuring its cargo division in a move that will put airline and cargo into a single division starting March to create synergy between its commercial and operations units. The new consolidated Aviation Business Development Division will be led by Anne Marie van Hemert, senior manager of aviation business development. Miriam Hoekstra–van der Deen will step down as director of airport operations and will be succeeded by Patricia Vitalis, current senior manager of … [Read more...] about Schiphol Airport eyes restructuring of cargo division
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Dachser shuffles top management with new CEO
Dachser is shaking up its board with a new generation of C-suite executives to lead its operations at the start of the new year. The company recently named Burkhard Eling as new CEO effective 1 January. Eling (49), who now leads corporate strategy, human resources, and marketing, will now be the spokesperson of the executive board. He succeeds Bernhard Simon, who will take over as chairman of the family-owned company’s supervisory board in mid-2021. As part of the management shake-up, … [Read more...] about Dachser shuffles top management with new CEO
Nallian opens Singapore office, names new APAC MD
Air cargo data sharing platform Nallian has opened up a new office in Singapore as the Belgian IT company aims to support its clients and leverage on the growth in the Asia Pacific region. Along with the new office, Geert Van Brempt, a seasoned manager with over 20 years of experience working in the region, has been appointed managing director for Asia Pacific. Also read: Airbus launches new campus in Singapore This year has been an important one for the company as it expanded its … [Read more...] about Nallian opens Singapore office, names new APAC MD
GEODIS names new APAC managing director for contract logistics
GEODIS has announced Eric Herman as new managing director for contract logistics in APAC, leveraging his 25-year experience in supply chain strategy, operations and capacity assessments, as well as network and facility design, to support the supply chain operator’s focus on contract logistics in APAC. “Eric has an in-depth Asia-Pacific market knowledge of e-commerce trends, last-mile networks and next-generation warehouse designs. He will lead an accelerated growth strategy, by guiding our … [Read more...] about GEODIS names new APAC managing director for contract logistics
Glyn Hughes to join TIACA as its first director general
Press Release The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that Glyn Hughes will take the newly created role of director general. He will manage the team, work with the board of directors, the members and the industry partners to establish and implement TIACA’s vision and strategic objectives and advance the overall cargo agenda. Hughes is set to start his tenure at TIACA in February 2021. “Over the past year TIACA has fundamentally transformed itself which will enable the … [Read more...] about Glyn Hughes to join TIACA as its first director general
Omar Hariri named chairman of SkyTeam Cargo
Air freight alliance SkyTeam Cargo has announced the appointment of Omar Hariri, CEO of Saudi Airlines Cargo (Saudia Cargo) and Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), as new chairman of its executive board. He replaces Shawn Cole, VP of Delta Cargo, who chaired for the last three years. “It will be an honour chairing the executive board of SkyTeam Cargo, the largest alliance in the cargo industry accounting for nearly 20% of the global air cargo movement. SkyTeam Cargo with its two decades of … [Read more...] about Omar Hariri named chairman of SkyTeam Cargo