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Pall-Ex promotes Barry Byers to CCO

Pall-Ex Group has promoted Barry Byers to the new role of chief operating officer. Since joining the business in 2020 as managing director of the UK Business Units, he has successfully led the group’s two UK pallet networks—Pall-Ex and Fortec. Kevin Buchanan will continue to drive key strategic company projects as chief executive while Dave Dunhill will continue in his role as chief technology officer, and Paul Robins will step ... [+]

Röhlig appoints CCO for Latin America

Röhlig Logistics has appointed Hector Midolo as chief commercial officer (CCO) for Latin America and head of global sales for the Americas. Based in Miami, he will oversee commercial business development across the region and drive global account expansion. He brings over 35 years of ... [+]

New chief for Expeditors

US headquartered forwarding and logistics company Expeditors has appointed current president of global geographies Daniel Wall as its next president and chief executive to replace Jeffrey Musser, who retires on 1 April. Wall joined Expeditors in March 1987 assuming his present position in January 2024. [+]

Multimodal chief takes to Shanks’ Pony

In April, Multimodal portfolio director Robert Jervis will set off from show organiser Clarion's HQ in Fulham and walk the 133 miles to the show site at the Birmingham NEC. His motivation isn’t primarily the eye-watering cost of an Anytime Single on Avanti trains but ... [+]

Forth Ports adds director roles

Forth Ports has promoted David Webster and Derek Knox to new regional director roles, from 31 March 2025. David Webster, currently commercial director, becomes regional director for Tilbury. Derek Knox, currently director of operations Scotland, becomes regional director for Scotland, assuming full responsibility for teams at its ... [+]

Fargo strengthens its team

Transport management software firm Fargo Systems has appointed John Thompson as chair and David Landau as a non-executive director, following August Equity's recent investment. John Thompson  has mentored and coached over 30 tech CEOs and brings experience in scaling technology businesses. David Landau has extensive experience in ... [+]

Awery appoints aviation expert

Awery Aviation Software has appointed Wayne Phelan as business growth and product development consultant. He brings extensive experience in aviation software and digital transformation, from previous consulting roles at air cargo technology companies. Most recently, Phelan co-founded air cargo start-up, TriCargo, a not-for profit solution focussing ... [+]

Europa centralises Benelux customer service

Europa Road's branches in Belgium and the Netherlands have created a centralised customer service department headed by Abigail Brooks. It follows the acquisition of Continental Cargo Carriers in 2018 and opening of a Rotterdam branch in 2023 Abigail Brooks has joined the business seven years ago as ... [+]

Forth Ports celebrates apprentices’ success

Forth Ports hosted celebrations in Scotland and in Tilbury to recognise the achievements of its apprentices and to recognise the value they contribute to the business.  Eleven apprentices across the group successfully completed training in the past year and have now moved into permanent positions, adding ... [+]

Unsworth opens for business in Liverpool

Freight forwarder and customs broker Unsworth has opened for business in Liverpool and has recruited three professionals to lead the business. Mark Cox has joined as director of the Liverpool branch, bringing over 25 years experience, in particular with in West Africa. Joe Edwards joins as business ... [+]

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