The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. He is the first Mexican to hold this position. Conesa succeeds Calin Rovinescu, CEO of Air Canada, whose one-year term expired at the conclusion of the Association’s 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Miami, Florida. Rovinescu will continue to … [Read more...] about Andres Conesa named IATA chairman
Freight Forwarders
AAC announces new B787 routes
American Airlines Cargo has announced the use of the new B787-800 Dreamliner aircraft for four international routes: â–ª Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Beijing (PEK) – June 2, 2015 â–ª DFW and Buenos Aires (EZE) – June 4, 2015 â–ª DFW and Shanghai (PVG) – June 26, 2015 â–ª Chicago (ORD) and Narita (NRT) – August 18, 2015 Jim Butler, president of American Airlines Cargo, said: “With the addition of the 787, we are able to more effectively utilise our … [Read more...] about AAC announces new B787 routes
Globe Express Services appoints new CEO
Globe Express Services has appointed Mustapha Kawam as president and CEO of Globe Express Services. Kawam joined Globe Express Services in 1995 and has held a wide range of leadership positions in the company. Since 2009, he has served as managing director - Gulf States at Globe Express Services. Kawam takes the helm of Globe Express Services after working for the company for 20 years. Following his appointment, he has set his top three immediate agendas aimed at maximizing industry … [Read more...] about Globe Express Services appoints new CEO
IAG Cargo rolls out new e-booking system
IAG Cargo’s customers in Spain have become the first to benefit from its new e-booking system. Enhanced features such as self-service registration, template bookings and auto-rating make the advanced service the easiest and fastest way yet for freight forwarders to book with IAG Cargo; meaning that bookings can now take less than three minutes to complete. Spain marks the first stage of a global rollout of the system, which underpins IAG Cargo’s total commitment to IATA’s … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo rolls out new e-booking system
Panalpina appoints new executive board members
Panalpina promotes Andy Weber to the position of chief operating officer as of 1 July 2015. At the same time, the company announces that Ralf Morawietz will assume the position of chief information officer. He takes over from Rod Angwin who will leave the company for personal reasons during the course of the year. Andy Weber, who started his career with Panalpina, re-joined the company in January 2015 as global head of operations. With over 30 years of experience in the freight forwarding … [Read more...] about Panalpina appoints new executive board members
XPO acquires Norbert Dentressangle
XPO Logistics has completed the first of two phases in its US$3.53 billion acquisition of France's Norbert Dentressangle. Norbert Dentressangle’s founder and his family divested their 67 per cent share of the company to XPO at price of 217.50 euros per share. Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said, "We're delighted to welcome the customers, employees and suppliers of Norbert Dentressangle to XPO. This combination is an important step in the … [Read more...] about XPO acquires Norbert Dentressangle