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Challenge appoints Israel chief exec

Air cargo conglomerate Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as chief executive of its Challenge Airlines arm in Israel. He will lead all company activities in the country and join the Group’s senior executive management team. [+]

New hires boost DP World in the Americas

Dubai-based logistics and ports group DP World has appointed and Peter Dyeremose as senior director of air freight and Philip Blumenthal as senior director of ocean freight for the Americas. They will play pivotal roles in enhancing service offerings and building a stronger freight network ... [+]

Amazon expert joins trade compliance specialist Besso

AI-focused global trade compliance firm Besso has appointed Amazon’s former head of global trade services for EMEA, Michiel Kalverkamp, as chief customer officer. The Swiss-based company said it would strengthen its core team and bring invaluable experience incompliance and cross-border operations. At Amazon, Kalverkamp  served as the ... [+]

DHL eCommerce appoints two

DHL eCommerce UK has appointed Julian Harrison (top) as chief information officer. He has spent 12 years in retail and FMCG businesses including senior tech roles at ASOS and Marks and Spencer. He also held the role of Head of Technology, Fulfilment and Enterprise at ... [+]

Gothenburg’s Edvard Molitor to chair ports green group

Port of Gothenburg head of international public affairs and sustainability, Edvard Molitor has been appointed chair of International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)’s Climate and Energy Committee. He is the port's primary representative in global organizations on sustainability, climate, and environmental issues and in ... [+]

CargoBeamer appoints intermodal chief

Intermodal operator CargoBeamer has appointed Tilman Apitzsch as managing director of its Intermodal Operations division, where he will oversee plans to increase long-term commercial and operational excellence. He joins CargoBeamer after some years at the Boston Consulting Group, where he served as principal for transport, ... [+]

Air Partner appoints cargo SVP

Aviation services provider, Air Partner - a Wheels Up company - has appointed Eliska Hill as senior vice president of Cargo for UK and rest of the world. She has previously held senior positions at Chapman Freeborn in the UK and UAE, along with other ... [+]

ECU Worldwide appoints finance chief

Allcargo Logistics’ LCL consolidation arm, ECU Worldwide, has appointed Steve Dunn as global finance director. He will oversee the global finance function and will lead the transformation of the financial processes, based in Dubai. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in international organizations ... [+]

Martinair founder dies

Martinair founder and former chief executive, Martin Schröder died on 2 October, at the age of 93. He founded  Martin’s Air Charter, a modest airline in 1958 which quickly grew into Martinair and became a key player in the cargo and passenger market. He also paved ... [+]

Larsen takes over at Leman

Danish-based forwarder Leman freight has appointed René Bach Larsen as its new chief executive, from 1 November. He has worked with Geodis in leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and most recently, as managing director of North America. Larsen takes over from interim chief executive Michael ... [+]

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