Grindrod names Kwazi Mabaso as new CEO 
South Africa’s Grindrod Limited has appointed Kwazi Mabaso as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December 2025, succeeding Xolani Mbambo, who announced his resignation earlier this year. Mabaso currently serves as CEO of Grindrod Terminals, where he has played a key... plus
ECS Group strengthens Americas leadership
ECS Group has appointed João Ferreira as its new Regional Commercial Director – Americas, reinforcing its growth ambitions across one of the world’s most dynamic cargo markets. With nearly 30 years in the GSSA sector, Ferreira will oversee commercial strategy in North and... plus
Bayernhafen marks 100 years of logistics excellence
Bayernhafen has celebrated its 100th anniversary with a major event in Munich's Deutsches Museum last week, preceeded by regional celebrations across its six port locations. The success story began on 27 August 1925, when the port offices in Aschaffenburg, Regensburg, Passau... plus
Celebrating women shaping the air cargo industry
At the first-ever "Women in Air Cargo Awards" held during Aviation Connect in Copenhagen last Wednesday (15 October), Anna Balan (second from the left) of Awery Aviation Software and Petra Justová (third from the left) of 4RCargo were among the winners celebrating... plus
Gerasimova appointed Chapman Freeborn Group CEO
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Saska Gerasimova as its new Group CEO, effective 20 October. She succeeds Eric Erbacher, who becomes Chair of the Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board of Directors after more than five years leading the company. The leadership transition signals a new... plus
DHL SC names new CEO for UK & Ireland
DHL Supply Chain has appointed Martin Willmor as CEO for its UK and Ireland business, effective 1 October 2025. He succeeds Saul Resnick, who is leaving the Group. Willmor, previously CEO of DHL’s digital freight platform DigiHaul, brings more than 20 years of experience... plus
Judd joins Astral Aviation
The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has appointed Darryl Judd (centre) as executive director and chief strategy & transformation officer (CSTO), based in Dubai (UAE). He will lead the carrier’s shift from mainly charter to a disciplined scheduled-network model... plus
DKV Mobility restructures leadership team
DKV Mobility has reshaped its executive management, appointing Vibeke Bak Solok (photo) as chief financial officer effective 1 October 2025. She succeeds Peter Meier, who decided not to renew his contract after six years. At the same time, Jesper Erichsen joins the management... plus
PCF: Keeping things fresh for 30 years
The Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF) marked its 30th anniversary this week, celebrating three decades as Europe’s leading hub for temperature-controlled air cargo. Founded in 1995 by the Nagel Group (50%), the Dettmer Group (40%) and Fraport (10%), PCF now operates 9,000 sqm... plus
Port of Galveston celebrates 200 years
The Port of Galveston, TX, marks its 200th anniversary this week with two major events honouring its maritime heritage and future. Founded on 17 October 1825, when Mexico declared it a provisional port of entry, Galveston has grown from a Gulf trading post into one of the top 40... plus