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... more
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... more
BSK appoints Dierk Hochgesang to board
The German Federal Association of Heavy Transport and Crane Work (BSK) has appointed Dierk Hochgesang to its management board, effective 1 November 2025. He will succeed Helmut Schgeiner as managing director on 1 January 2026, following Schgeiner’s decision not to renew his... more
AI tackles Europe’s driver shortage
Capa Transport & Mobility has launched a digital, AI-based portal to streamline the recruitment of professional truck and bus drivers. Candidates introduce themselves through short video pitches, allowing companies to assess language skills and presentation before... more
Fiata elects new global leadership team in Hanoi
Fiata has elected a new presidency and board to lead the world’s freight forwarding community, marking a historic first with the election of Nadia Abdul Aziz of the UAE as the federation’s first female senior vice president. At the general meeting in Hanoi, Thomas Sim (photo)... more
Witt becomes CFO of FedEx spin-off
FedEx Corp has appointed Marshall Witt as senior vice president and chief financial officer of FedEx Freight, effective today, 15 October 2025. Witt returns to FedEx after 12 years as CFO of TD Synnex, where he oversaw strong revenue growth and the successful spin-off of... more
Forto appoints Caiti as country manager Italy
Digital freight forwarder Forto has named Matteo Caiti as its new country manager for Italy, marking the next step in its Southern European growth strategy. The announcement was made during a customer event in Milan, where Forto presented its digital and AI-driven logistics... more
Leunen also moves from Brussels to Ostend
Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST) has appointed Johan Leunen (second from the left) as cargo development director, reinforcing its commitment to expand freight operations and sustainable growth. Leunen brings over 23 years of experience in the air cargo industry, including key... more
Kimani joins FlowerWatch Kenya
FlowerWatch has appointed Elizabeth Kimani as general manager of its Kenyan offices. With more than 20 years of experience in floriculture, Kimani has held senior roles in quality management, compliance and supply chain innovation. She also serves on the Kenya Flower Council’s... more
Weber Logistics names new CEO
Weber Logistics has appointed Clifford Katab as chief executive officer, marking a new phase of growth for the California-based logistics provider. Katab brings more than 30 years of experience in global shipping and logistics, having served as president of Performance Team, COO... more