German rail sector tackles skills gap 
The first 15 graduates of Germany’s overhead line fitter training initiative (Ausbildungsinitiative Oberleitungsausrüster, Aola) have completed their one-year programme, aimed at addressing the rail sector’s skills shortage. The scheme, launched by eight companies, including... more
Blue Water exchanges CEO
Thomas Bek (pictured centre) has been appointed CEO of the Danish transport and logistics group Blue Water Shipping, succeeding Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who has departed after seven years on the job. Under Thomsen’s leadership from 2018 onwards, Blue Water’s turnover... more
Uber Freight names new CEO
Uber Freight has appointed Rebecca Tinucci as CEO, succeeding founder Lior Ron, who will now become chairman of Uber Freight and COO of Waabi, an autonomous trucking company backed by Uber. Tinucci, formerly head of Tesla’s global charging business, transformed it into a... more
CMA CGM to support cycling team
From 1 January 2026, the professional cycling team currently known as ‘Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’ will race under the name of ‘Decathlon CMA CGM’, under a new five-year co-naming partnership between Decathlon, CMA CGM and France Cyclisme. The agreement unites two French... more
AC promoted at AAC
American Airlines Cargo has appointed its long-serving freight leader Andy Cornwell as head of cargo sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cornwell, who has been with the US airline for 35 years in roles in sales and business development, previously led sales... more
Molkenboer now heads cargo at AMS
The Royal Schiphol Group, which operates Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS) as weel as some more regional airports and manages infrastructure and services for passengers, cargo and airlines, recently named Eduard Molkenboer as its new head of cargo with effect from 5... more
Don Kwok named director of finance at port of Long Beach
The port of Long Beach has appointed Don Kwok as its new director of finance. Kwok joined the port in 2016 and previously served as assistant finance director and as acting director from 2017 to 2019. In his new role, he’ll oversee budget alignment, capital planning, revenue... more
Seth Runser to succeed Judy McReynolds as CEO
The US logistics services provider ArcBest has announced that Judy McReynolds will retire as CEO at the end of 2025 after 15 years at the helm. She’ll remain chairman of the board. President Seth Runser, a company veteran of 18 years, will assume the CEO role on 1 January 2026... more
Brian Saucier joins RK Logistics
The Californian 3PL RK Logistics Group has appointed Brian Saucier as director of semiconductor engineering and campus support services. Saucier brings over 30 years of experience in supply chain and business development and will focus on expanding RK’s third-party support... more
SpecTec appoints director to boost customer success
Tom Davy has joined maritime software specialist SpecTec as its new Director of Customer Success. The move supports SpecTec’s strategy to enhance customer-centric innovation and strengthen long-term partnerships across the shipping sector. Davy brings extensive logistics and... more