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EV Cargo reveals future leaders

Hong Kong-headquartered transport and logistics group EV Cargo has appointed Heath Zarin as executive chairman and current chief strategy officer, Simon Pearson (pictured, left) as new group chief executive. Since founding the company in 2018, Heath Zarin (pictured, right) has served as chairman and chief executive and has developed EV Cargo into a global integrated logistics network. As executive chairman, he will focus on guiding the overall strategic direction the company. The ... [+]

Charlotte Elpers to lead KLM Cargo operations

KLM Cargo has appointed Charlotte Elpers as vice-president worldwide operations, effective from 1 March 2025. She will the Dutch carrier’s global cargo operations, bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience within the KLM Group, most recently as vice president passenger services at Schiphol. She succeeds ... [+]

Hellmann appoints airfreight head

German forwarder Hellmann has appointed Martin Habisreitinger as chief operating officer airfreight, with effect from February 1, 2025. Martin Habisreitinger brings over 20 years of experience in global airfreight management, having held senior roles at Kühne & Nagel, DB Schenker, and most recently DHL Global Forwarding, ... [+]

Schiphol head of cargo moves on

Royal Schiphol Group head of cargo Joost van Doesburg is to leave his position in February to pursue interests outside the company, after just under two years in the post. His tenure included a turbulent time for the Dutch airport, with cuts in flight numbers ... [+]

GXO chief to step down

GXO Logistics chief executive Malcolm Wilson is to retire in 2025. He will continue to lead the company during the search process for his successor. Since taking up the role in August 2021, he has led the US-headquartered group’s growth to 130,000 employees and more ... [+]

Geodis appoints two VPs

French-owned global forwarder Geodis has appointed Eric Martin-Neuville as executive vice-president, Asia-Pacific and Middle East and Henri Le Gouis Executive vice-president, global freight forwarding. Eric Martin-Neuville was most recently executive vice president of the global freight forwarding line of business. Henri Le Gouis was chief executive ... [+]

IAG Cargo appoints digital sales head

IAG Cargo has appointed Daniel Rodriguez to the new role of head of digital sales. He will accelerate the carrier’s online offering and better serve customers in the evolving logistics landscape. He has held various roles within IAG Cargo since 2018. [+]

Musical duo for Chapman Freeborn

Broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a European music and entertainment division, placing all operations under two new heads of department. Internal promotions see Paul Kindred appointed head of music and entertainment business development, while Chloe Phelps becomes head of music and entertainment charters. Kindred said: “Chapman ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president, India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). Dovydenas spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, as chief executive and chief commercial officer roles before joining the charter broker arm in 2022. [+]

XPO’s Dr Head to head green forum

XPO head of sustainability Dr Nicholas Head, has been named vice chair of the Sustainable Logistics Forum. Representing 18 larger fleet operators, the Forum is part of Rutland Forums, a partner of XPO Logistics, which facilitate collaboration groups of sustainability and energy practitioners, helping members ... [+]