Holland-based manufacturer of galleysand air cargo equipment for thecommercial aviation industry, DriessenAerospace Group has announced theappointment of Paul Verheul as chiefexecutive officer of the company effectiveMarch 1, 2007. Verheul has been employed withDriessen since December 2005, as presidentof the division Galleys Europe.Prior to joining Driessen, he held thepositions of chief operating officer atSchreiner Aviation Group and vice presidentengineering and maintenance atTransavia … [Read more...] about Driessen Aerospace Group
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MASkargo
Malaysia Airlines Cargo Sdn Bhd(MASkargo) has announced a changein management structure of three departmentswithin the division, in linewith efforts to further strengthen thecompany. With effect from 1 March 2007, ChanChee Huat, previously senior managerFinance is being promoted to generalmanager finance. Effective 1 April 2007, Shahari Sulaiman,previously general managerbusiness development & sales, will assumethe position of general managercargo operations responsible for … [Read more...] about MASkargo
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific has announced thatits chief executive officer, Philip Chenwill step down effective July 1 to leadSwire Pacific's China investment strategyas chairman of John Swire & Sons(China). Chen - the first Chinese to headCathay Pacific - will be replaced as CEOby chief operating officer Tony Tyler,who has been with the airline since1978. Chen will remain on the board asnon-executive deputy chairman. Tyler's immediate challenge will beto further develop ties with Air Chinawith the … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific
Challenging’ outsourcing trend to continue
"In addition, with the truck bans andnumber coding, there is more demandfor transportation providers," saysVincente Dinglasan, president of IDSPhilippines. Friends call him "Jess." Heexpects outsourcing would continue tobe the trend for most companies.Through information technology(IT), data are readily availableplus improvements in the country'sinfrastructure would resultin operations being increasinglycentralised compared to 15 yearsago when it was a competitive advantageto have as many … [Read more...] about Challenging’ outsourcing trend to continue
Pitney Bowes names new CEO
Pitney Bowes Inc., the largest makerof mail-handling machines, has namedMurray Martin as chief executive officer,succeeding Michael Critelli, whowill assume the newly created positionof executive chairman, Reutersreported. Martin, Pitney Bowes' presidentand chief operating officer, willbecome president and CEO effectiveMay 14. He will assume full strategicand operational responsibility for thecompany. Critelli, who has been chairman andCEO since January 1997, will focus onopportunities in … [Read more...] about Pitney Bowes names new CEO
Empost opens service department
Empost has expanded its wide rangeof value-added services by opening theCargo and Logistics Removals Departmentthat will specialise in movinghouseholds, office relocations, transportingexhibition equipment andhandling of personal effects. "The setting up of the Cargo and LogisticsRemovals department is in keepingwith Empost's strategy to constantlyintroduce services that are in line withever growing customer requirements.Empost Cargo and Logistics will revolveto become the best logistics … [Read more...] about Empost opens service department