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
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U-Freight America moves HQ
U-Freight America Inc, the US subsidiary of international freight service and logistics group U-Freight, has moved into a modern new headquarters in San Francisco. The 5,300 sq ft office will be home for U-Freight America's sales, accounting, customer service and administration teams, as well as staff from the company's NVOCC, U-Ocean. A logistics warehouse will be maintained at San Francisco International airport. Comments Rick Keller, president and CEO of U-Freight America: … [Read more...] about U-Freight America moves HQ
United takes delivery of its first B787-9
United will become the first airline in North America to operate both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline launches 787-9 service later this month. “We’re proud that United has become the North America launch customer for both the 787-8 and 787-9, marking another important milestone in the successful history of Boeing and United working together,” said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. … [Read more...] about United takes delivery of its first B787-9