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DB Schenker names new chief for Asia Pacific

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DB Schenker has named Dr Niklas Wilmking as its chief executive for Asia Pacific, effective 1 January 2021. Dr Wilmking was executive vice president for global airfreight at the company’s head office, where he was responsible for the global airfreight network, flight operations, procurement, revenue management, operational excellence and digitalisation. Also read: DB Schenker opens €101 million warehouse in Singapore He joined the logistics provider in 2002 and held various operational and … [Read more...] about DB Schenker names new chief for Asia Pacific

B&H Worldwide names new head of global sales

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Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide last week announced the appointment of Michael Haskins as new head of global sales. Haskins joins B&H Worldwide with over 20 years of experience in leading multinational operations in aerospace time-critical logistics. He was most recently with TALA (The Aerospace Logistics Alliance), where he served as managing director. Prior to TALA, Haskins held senior leadership roles within Kuehne+Nagel’s aerospace division, including vice president … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide names new head of global sales

DHL Global Forwarding makes key picks for Asia Pacific

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DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has announced two appointments to its Asia Pacific management board, effective 1 January 2021. Niki Frank, CEO of the freight division in India, will expand his coverage and oversee the entire subregion of South Asia, including India and Pakistan led by managing director Umair Alam, as well as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka managed by Fabian Rybka. Meanwhile, Yvonne Lee, head of strategic projects … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding makes key picks for Asia Pacific

Schiphol Airport eyes restructuring of cargo division

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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

Dachser shuffles top management with new CEO

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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

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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