transport logistic and ITJ expand cooperation 
Messe München—with its exhibitions transport logistic, air cargo and project cargo—and Logismedia Group AG, publisher of the ITJ International Transport Journal, are both active on four continents and reach every segment of logistics, supply chain, and transport. During the BVL... more
RPM appoints Walt Piekarski CCO
RPM Freight Systems, a logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle and freight transportation based in Birmingham, AL, has named Walt Piekarski chief commercial officer, effective 13 October. Reporting to president John Perkovich, he will lead go-to-market strategy,... more
Woods heads JAS' Global Vertical Development
JAS has appointed Brian Woods as Senior Vice President of Global Vertical Development, a new leadership role aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening its position across key industries. Based in Atlanta, Woods will report to Manuele Mazzacurati, Ad Interim Chief... more
McKay elected new Chair of ICHCA International
The International Cargo Handling Association (ICHCA), an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide, has elected Scott McKay of Australia as its new Chair, effective 30... more
Logistics – a gateway to Africa’s youth employment
As half of all new entrants to the global labour market by 2030 will come from Africa, logistics is emerging as one of the continent’s most promising job sectors. From handling and rail operations to data analytics and green mobility, logistics offers both traditional and... more
Strauss wins German Logistics Award 2025
Biebergemünd-based workwear brand Strauss has won the German Logistics Award 2025 for its project "Logistics Next Level", presented at the BVL Supply Chain CX in Berlin. The award recognises the company’s successful revitalisation of its logistics centre while... more
SBB Cargo International appoints new CCO
Olten-based railfreight operator SBB Cargo International has appointed Pascal Gentges as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 January 2026. Currently Managing Director of RT&S Lokführer-Akademie GmbH and a member of SBB Cargo International’s management board,... more
New Geodis labor management system
Geodis has launched a new Labor Management System (LMS) in collaboration with Easy Metrics, deploying the ProTrack™-based platform across 90 facilities in the Americas. The new tool delivers real-time visibility into workforce performance, costs, and profitability — replacing... more
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... more
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... more