Five years old and targeting growth 
Astre, an alliance for transport and logistics companies, wants to substantially expand its network in German-speaking countries. The logistics network, which has been present in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region) for exactly five years, represents the interests... more
Babcock Offshore takes on new director
Simon Meakins has taken on the position of director of Babcock International’s UK offshore business, which provides crew change and search and rescue services to the oil and gas industry. Meakins, a RAF trained helicopter pilot, has been with the business since 2011 and moves... more
Michiel Van Veen to head UPS Switzerland
Michiel van Veen has just been appointed as UPS country manager Switzerland. He assumes responsibility for the US integrator’s operations, business development and strategy in the Swiss market. Van Veen replaces Iulia Nartea, who assumes another function within the company.... more
Dancet deserts Ralpin
Large shoes to fill: René Dancet, CEO of Ralpin, is leaving the company at his own request to pursue a new career. In a press release, the company paid tribute to Dancet who "has made a significant contribution to the establishment and development of the company and managed... more
Christian Arndt joins Deugro
Christian Arndt has shouldered the role of senior vice-president – oil & gas logistics at Deugro. He will be responsible for the global development of the company’s oil and gas supply chain business unit. Arndt switched to Deugro from Kuehne + Nagel, where he was SVP... more
Kanis to spearhead I&C growth at Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics International continues to strengthen its senior management structure by appointing Markus Kanis to the newly-created post of executive vice-president - industrial & chemical (I&C). Reporting to CCO Sandro Knecht, and based at the company’s Zurich... more
Geis takes over K + N's Lichtenfels site
The Geis Group is expanding its overland transport network. The company will take over Kuehne + Nagel’s Lichtenfels overland transport handling site, as of 1 April, subject to antitrust authorities’ approval. The entire platform and its around 50 employees and equipment will... more
Natco picks Lukas Kopp as projects director
Lukas Kopp is the new projects director at Natco AG. He will operate from the company’s headquarters in Rümlang, near Zurich (Switzerland). Natco specialises in international project logistics and forwarding and is a part of the Trans Global Projects Group (TGP), which is... more
Power of procuration for Roland Wimmer
Elting Metalltechnik‘s trade with components for utility vehicles is growing fast. Elting has therefore decided to upgrade its staff as well. Roland Wimmer, head of the utility vehicles department, has now been awarded power of procuration. CEO Guido Elting concentrates on... more
Waberer’s chooses Robert Ziegler as new CEO
Waberer's has appointed Robert Ziegler as its new CEO. He will succeed Ferenc Lajkó, whose resignation took effect at the beginning of February, but who will continue to provide his expertise and advice during the next six months. Ziegler joins from DHL Freight, where... more