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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 development manager while Cesar Caicedo joins as procurement manager.   Unsworth has existing locations in London, Ipswich, and Heathrow. Chief executive Richard Hogg said: "We're excited to ... [+]

Steffen Fessler to head Jettainer’s Cool ULD arm

Steffen Fessler is to take over as Head of Cool ULD at fleet operator Jettainer. He will be responsible for the operations and ongoing development the company’s cool&fly service. a one-stop-shop that covers all processes of cool ULD leasing and management. He was previously business manager ... [+]

Hellmann appoints India and Middle East chief

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Lee I'Ons as regional chief executive for its Indian subcontinent and Middle East region from 1 April 1. He succeeds Madhav Kurup, who was recently promoted chief operating officer for airfreight, seafreight, and contract logistics. A South African native, Lee ... [+]

David Paterson to lead Russell Group

Scottish-headquartered transport and logistics provider Russell Group has appointed David Paterson as chief executive. It follows the phased retirement of current chief executive Alan Poulton, who will step down after more than 15 years. David Paterson has served as managing director of Russell Group company ... [+]

David Macken is Young Irish Forwarder of the Year

David Macken of Hawthorn Logistics has been selected as Irish International Freight Association’s (IIFA) Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year for 2025. Gaia Manconi of Arcese Cosulich Ireland and Vikram Nair of Rhenus Air and Ocean were runners-up. Participants submitted a video entry outlining their career ... [+]

Customs Support Group recruits commercial chief

Jo Cloherty has joined Customs Support Group (CSG) as senior commercial manager for the UK and Ireland. She has worked in business development roles across a wide spectrum of supply chain businesses, including air, sea, road, contract logistics and customs trade for multinationals, FMCG brands and ... [+]

Hellmann appoints French chief

German-owned forwarder Hellmann has appointed Gilles Duffaut as new managing director France. He succeeds Alex Delrue, who has managed both the Spanish and French subsidiaries for the past five years. Since opening its first own air- and seafreight branch near Paris  Charles de Gaulle airport ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn restructures in Europe

Air broker Chapman Freeborn has restructured its European cargo operations team with James Gilliard appointed vice president of cargo sales and Markus Schmidt vice president of cargo commercial operations, both reporting to Reto Hunziker who remains President of Europe. Gilliard will lead client acquisition and expansion ... [+]

Promotions and appointments at Lufthansa Cargo and Aerologic

Lufthansa Cargo has appointed Dr Andre Schulz, previously head of region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, as head of region Europe. He succeeds Oliver von Götz, who has become head of global fulfillment management. Dr Schulz will be succeeded by Stephanie Pöhn-Helbig, currently ... [+]

Davies Turner appoints Asian ocean chief

Davies Turner has promoted Guillaume Bouyer to head of strategic accounts for the Indian Subcontinent and South East Asia in its ocean forwarding department. He joins a team of three other heads of trade each focussed on different regions served by Davies Turner’s international ocean ... [+]

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