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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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