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Happy return for Transmec manager

Forwarder Transmec UK has welcomed back former manager Steven Day to take the helm at its fast-growing London Gateway headquarters. He was originally with Transmec from 2003 to 2005, and will work with UK general manager, Imran Mohammed who said: “His leadership qualities, knowledge and customer focus will be invaluable as we drive the branch forward. In addition to his warehousing and logistics experience, Steven is extremely familiar with Italy, which ... [+]

Freeport East adds two to team

Freeport East has appointed Jacinda Love as communications and marketing manager. She was previously marketing manager at Invest Essex and she has worked with local authorities, business support providers, inward investment organisations and media agencies on communications and marketing strategies. The Freeport has also appointed ... [+]

Five MDs for Kukla Group

Munich-based multimodal operator Kukla Group has appointed five new managing directors to help expand its presence in Europe. Knut Sander remains chief executive, while Robert Richter becomes chief financial office, Axel Bohnensteffen heads up intermodal and shortsea transportation, Dennis Mahnecke, road transport and warehouse/contract logistics, ... [+]

New chief for Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Nick Diesel as its new managing director, effective 4 August, replacing Phil Wardlow who is leaving the airline. Diesel has been at Virgin Atlantic for nine years and was most recently vice president, financial planning, with responsibility for post-pandemic recovery. With a ... [+]

All change for Philaport in Europe

Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) representative in Europe, Lutz Ehrhardt is to retire after 27 years of service. He will be succeeded by Uwe Gaede, who was Hamburg’s Süd’s marketing director in North Europe for the last 20 years. [+]

AGI appoints Manchester director

Freight forwarder AGI Global Logistics has appointed Nicky Woodman as co-director of its Manchester office, working alongside Tom Wright. She brings over 20 years’ experience working in freight and logistics. [+]

Rhenus promotes project experts

Rhenus Group has appointed Moritz Becker and Colin D’Abreo as co-vice president directors of its Project Logistics Global arm. Becker will lead operations in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAPAC), and D’Abreo in the Americas, India, China, ... [+]

Recruiter recruits more talent

Recruiter Innovate Freight Talent has appointed Sophie Edmonds to its administrative team, following her sister Kate who joined the team as a Talent Resourcer in November 2023. Managing director Richard Litchfield said: “Sophie’s appointment will help us to build on our successes in recruitment and continue ... [+]

Sennder appoints product and tech chiefs

Sennder has appointed David Vismans as chief product officer and Kollen Glynn as chief technology officer. In their new roles, David Vismans and Kollen Glynn will work closely together to enhance the digital road freight forwarder’s product features and improve the overall digital platform usability ... [+]

Clowes to spearhead Scala’s growth in Europe

Global supply chain and logistics consultancy Scala has promoted Chris Clowes to executive director. Clowes who joined Scala over a year ago as a senior consultant will drives long-term strategy to expand its remit in Europe, identifying new clients and increasing the network of experienced ... [+]

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