New cargo head for WestJet 
WestJet recently appointed Sabir Ebrahim as its head of cargo operations. He now focuses on efficiency gains, safety compliance and strengthening collaboration with colleagues and service partners. Ebrahim emphasised the importance of balancing commercial needs with operations,... more
Concorde climbs higher
Group Concorde has announced two senior appointments as part of its global growth strategy. Effective today, 1 September, Praveen Narayanan (left) becomes vice-president for the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on strengthening overseas stations and expanding commercial... more
Deufol strengthens project logistics team
Deufol has appointed Holger Dechant as its vice-president of the hub network and project solutions, effective today, 1 September. With more than 30 years in heavylift and project forwarding, Dechant will expand Deufol’s role in project logistics by developing its hub network,... more
Hot seat at the cool chain
Americold has appointed Robert S. Chambers as its new CEO and member of the board of directors, effective today, 1 September. He succeeds George Chappelle, who is retiring after a four-decade career in the logistics industry. Chambers has been with Americold for twelve years,... more
From tug trainee to harbour master
In July Captain Vuyani Ntsimango was appointed harbour master of the hub in Port Elizabeth (South Africa). Born and raised in Zwide, Gqeberha, Ntsimango began his career in 1999 as a cargo handler before serving in the South African Navy and later joining TNPA as a trainee... more
Annex annexes VP for tech and logistics
Annex Brands has promoted Brett Monson to become its first vice-president of technology and logistics, reflecting the company’s focus on expanding its technological footprint. Monson has been with Annex since 2011, following the acquisition of Navis Pack & Ship, and most... more
J.B. Hunt names Brad Delco CFO
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has appointed Brad Delco as chief financial officer and executive vice-president of finance, effective 1 September. Delco, who joined the company in 2019, previously served as senior vice-president of finance, overseeing investor relations,... more
From lingerie to denim
Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed Chris Callieri as senior vice-president and chief supply chain officer, effective 15 September. Reporting to president and CEO Michelle Gass, Callieri will oversee global supply chain operations for the Levi’s brand, including product... more
Abrupt leadership change at SC Ports
Barbara Melvin has resigned as president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority after three years in the role, with the change taking effect immediately. Having joined SC Ports in 1998, she played a leading role in major infrastructure projects, including the Charleston... more
Ports of Indiana names first foreign trade director
Ports of Indiana has appointed Dexter Salenda as its first foreign trade and economic development director. The newly created role aims to expand the state’s foreign-trade zone programme and strengthen services for companies facing international trade and tariff... more