ECS Group appoints Girish Kunder 
ECS Group has appointed Girish Kunder as regional manager for the Indian subcontinent, reinforcing its leadership and growth in Asia's dynamic air cargo market. Operating across 14 countries with 32 subsidiaries, ECS Group supports over 50 airline partners through a blend of... more
Swissport appoints Chris Severson 
Swissport has announced the appointment of Chris Severson as chief strategy & transformation officer, effective January 2026. Bringing over 20 years of international experience in strategy, transformation and operations across various industries, Severson joins the executive... more
Doug Otto named CEO of Alabama Port Authority 
The Alabama Port Authority Board has appointed Doug Otto as its permanent director and CEO, following his successful role as interim CEO since August. Otto's leadership comes at a pivotal time, with over $ 1.1 bn invested in infrastructure projects such as the Mobile harbour... more
Compass Logistics wins global partnership award 
Compass Logistics & Marine (CLM), a Fort Lauderdale-based freight forwarder and customs broker, has become the first US-based company to receive the prestigious 2024–2025 Best Partner Award from the Global Affinity Alliance (GAA), powered by WCAworld. The award,... more
AD Ports Groups names Jochen Thewes as logistics CEO 
AD Ports Group has appointed Jochen Thewes as CEO of its logistics cluster, effective 1 December 2025, as part of its strategy to position the division among the world's top global logistics providers. Thewes brings extensive international experience, including nearly a decade... more
Fuelre4m appoints Paul Bayliss as UK maritime GM 
Fuelre4m, a fuel performance technology firm, has appointed Paul Bayliss as general manager of maritime and opened a new UK office in Manchester, highlighting its expansion in global maritime markets and strengthening its presence in the UK's shipping hub. The company is also... more
Lars Jensen named 2026 industry leader 
Lars Jensen, CEO of Vespucci Maritime, has been named 2026 Person of the Year by the NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association. Recognised for his contribution to transparency, education and data-driven strategies in global shipping, Jensen is a leading industry... more
Air Charter Service celebrates tenure milestone 
Air Charter Service recently marked a significant milestone with its 100th employee celebrating a decade of service, highlighting the company's strong staff retention and growth. Founded as a small family business, it grew steadily through the 2000s, reaching 100 employees in... more
Kenworth recognised as top employer for women 
Kenworth has been honoured as a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking (WIT), marking the eighth consecutive year of recognition and inclusion in WIT's Elite 30 list of exemplary gender-diverse employers. The company's commitment to... more
Thilo Kathmann appointed COO at ecovium 
As of 1 November, Thilo Kathmann has been ecovium Holding GmbH as chief operating officer (COO). He will oversee the end-to-end integration of supply chain, operations and functions into a comprehensive system. Kathmann brings over ten years of senior management experience at... more

