Environmental award for vessel speed reduction 
Yang Ming has received the Sapphire Award for the fourth time under NOAA’s "Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies" programme. The honour recognises the carrier’s ongoing efforts to reduce vessel speeds off the Californian coast to protect endangered whales and cut... more
Giorgio Tuti elected ETF president
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has elected Giorgio Tuti as its new President, succeeding Frank Moreels, who steps down to take on the presidency of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The decision was made at the ETF Executive Committee... more
Anemoi appoints Teja Davda as finance director
Anemoi Marine Technologies has appointed Tejal Davda as finance director, strengthening its leadership team and advancing its growth and sustainability ambitions. A chartered accountant with a background in shipping audit and financial strategy, Davda brings experience from a... more
Renault Trucks appoints new country manager for Switzerland
As of 1 June 2025, Riccardo Virga (left) will take over as country manager and sales director of Renault Trucks (Switzerland) AG. He succeeds Tarcis Berberat (right), who will fully focus on his role as vice-president of the AdriAlps region, covering ten countries from... more
Markus Vaerst appointed Wascosa CEO
Wascosa, a company based in Lucerne and Hamburg, which manages a fleet of over 22,000 freight wagons across 23 countries, has announced the appointment of Markus Vaerst as its new CEO, effective 30 April 2025. He succeeds Iris Hilb, who led the group since January 2023 and is... more
Global GSA Group appoints Aytekin Saray as CEO
The Global GSA Group has appointed Aytekin Saray as CEO, marking a strategic step in its 30th anniversary year. Saray began his airfreight career in 1996 and joined the group in 2000. He has since held key roles, including CCO and managing director for Central Europe, and... more
TGP appoints Ling Ling to lead new Malaysia office
Trans Global Projects (TGP) has launched a new office in Shah Alam (Malaysia), appointing industry veteran Lim Ling Ling as managing director. With over 30 years of experience, including key roles at Megalift Malaysia, Ling Ling brings deep sector knowledge and proven... more
Schwarzmüller Group names new CFO
The Schwarzmüller Group has appointed Georg Eckmair as its new CFO and managing director. Eckmair brings extensive international financial experience with him, from prior roles at Lenzing, Siemens and NordLB in Germany and Singapore. At Schwarzmüller, Eckmair will oversee all... more
Change of leadership at Oudkerk
Rotterdam-based logistics provider Oudkerk has named Huib ten Cate (pictured) as its new Managing Director, effective September 2025. He succeeds Kees Potters, who is retiring after significantly expanding the company’s market-leading role in offshore port logistics. Ten Cate... more
Sebastian Wolf to become CFO of TGW Logistics
As of today, 5 May 2025, Sebastian Wolf takes over as Chief Financial Officer of TGW Logistics. Wolf, who most recently served as CEO of Austrian fire service equipment supplier Rosenbauer, brings deep financial and strategic experience to the intralogistics specialist. His... more