Subcontinent’s Leading Logistics Provider EFL (Expofreight) announced the appointment of three new Independent Directors to its International Board as part of its ongoing efforts to add international expertise to its management team. Ram Menen, Stephen Dearnley and Mike Sherman joined as independent directors to the Board led by Founder and President Hanif Yusoof. All three directors carry with them a wealth of experience having led and grown international brands for over … [Read more...] about EFL strengthens International Management Team
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WCA makes major personnel changes
The world’s largest network of independent forwarders, WCA, has made significant personnel changes that will see former cargo journalist Dan March appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with founder David Yokeum becoming chairman and former Emirates SkyCargo head, Ram Menen, joining a new global Supervisory Board. Based in London, March, who has been WCA communications director for over five years, will oversee the day-to-day operations and work closely with Yokeum and the new … [Read more...] about WCA makes major personnel changes
The ‘Pride of Africa’ is set to shine brighter
“Aviation is not ready for party time,†according to Bram Steller. The Dutch national who joined Kenya Airways (KQ) in August 2008 as chief operating officer knows what he is talking about. Barely four months ago – in June – KQ reported a loss of KES5.66 billion (US$71.8 million) in the year ended March 2009, a result of fuel hedging costs, a labour strike and political unrest, after a revised pre-tax profit of KES6.52 billion a year earlier. For the carrier … [Read more...] about The ‘Pride of Africa’ is set to shine brighter
Emirates cargo boss hopes for ‘U’ shaped recovery
“This is clearly the worst recession since 1930s and we thought history wouldn’t repeat itself, but it did and here we are in the middle of it,†he said noting that March and April saw the worst cargo volumes thus far. “I think we’re over the bottom,†the SkyCargo boss said with some optimism citing the visible stability in the stock markets over the past few months. “We’re starting to see a slowing of decline and I’m … [Read more...] about Emirates cargo boss hopes for ‘U’ shaped recovery
Dubai World faces construction problems
Five runways comprising mammoth project Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport will be inaugurated earliest 1 June 2010, Emirates SkyCargo’s VP Cargo, Ram Menen told Payload Asia at the recent Transport Logistik exhibition in Munich. This means the opening of the gates of this prestigious facility will be at least more than 2.5 years behind original schedule. According to Roland Zibell of Switzerland-based ADI Consulting GmbH, who is responsible for planning the … [Read more...] about Dubai World faces construction problems
Emirates predicts cargo recovery starting from 3Q
Despite the precipitous declines of the past few months, Emirates SkyCargo is predicting a recovery in cargo volumes in the last quarter of 2009. "The dramatic fall was in November and December," said Emirates SkyCargo senior vice president Ram Menen. "There will be stability in the next four to five months and some semblance of growth in the last quarter of 2009," he told reporters Dubai recently. While global freight volumes were 22.1 per cent below their 2008 levels for February, according to … [Read more...] about Emirates predicts cargo recovery starting from 3Q
