There was an average of three major cargo crimes a day targeting high value, theft-attractive products in the supply chain in Europe in 2014 with an average loss of €205,624, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) 2014 Incident Information Service (IIS) Annual Report for the EMEA region. For the year as a whole, TAPA EMEA recorded 1,102 incidents of cargo crime in the region. For the 33 per cent of crimes reporting a value, total losses for the year … [Read more...] about Europe subjected to 3 cargo thefts daily, says TAPA
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Finnair Cargo appoints new VP global sales
European carrier Finnair Cargo has appointed Pasi Nopanen as vice president, global sales effective from 8 April 2015. He has broad experience in logistics and managing international sales teams. He transfers to this new position from his role as sales director, North America & Scandinavia to head Finnair’s cargo sales. Nopanen will continue to oversee North American Sales, while Anja Pöyhönen's area as sales director Europe will also cover Scandinavia. Nopanen's … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo appoints new VP global sales
Two management appointments for Virgin Cargo
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced two new senior management appointments to focus on its increasing transatlantic services and the development of its international network covering Asia, Australasia, the Middle East and Africa. Steve Hughes will transition from his role of regional vice president sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to the newly-created post of vice president sales Transatlantic. In his new role, Hughes will be responsible for the airline’s sales in the … [Read more...] about Two management appointments for Virgin Cargo
FedEx Trade Networks opens EMEA offices
FedEx Trade Networks has opened three additional offices in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This latest step in the company's global expansion plan includes new operations in Warsaw and Gdynia, Poland and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. FedEx commented that the strength of the Polish economy, in addition to its central location in Europe and on the Baltic Sea, will enable significant intra-European trade via the offices in Warsaw and Gdynia. As one of the fastest growing cargo … [Read more...] about FedEx Trade Networks opens EMEA offices
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