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(11 articles)Union Pacific CFO Jennifer Hamann to Retire in Early 2027
Union Pacific has announced that Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027 after 35 years with the company. Hamann, who became CFO in January 2020, is the first woman to hold t
Hendrik Falk Appointed Network Aviation Group VP Americas
Network Aviation Group has appointed Hendrik Falk as vice president of the Americas, effective September, succeeding Paul Umpleby upon his retirement at year-end. Falk brings over 30 years of internat
Hamburg Port leadership change in Prague after 25 years
The Port of Hamburg Marketing organization celebrated a significant leadership transition at its Prague representative office on October 8, 2026, with Vladimír Doboš handing over his 25-year tenure to
Steve Smith Leads Airforwarders Association After 21-Year Era
The Airforwarders Association has appointed Steve Smith, former president and chief executive of humanitarian logistics organization Airlink, as its new chief executive. Smith succeeds Brandon Fried,
Kuehne+Nagel Founder Klaus-Michael Kühne Dies at 89
Klaus-Michael Kühne, the founder of Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest privately-held logistics and freight forwarding companies, has passed away at age 89. This represents a significant moment
Kuehne + Nagel Founder Klaus-Michael Kühne Dies at 89
Klaus-Michael Kühne, the founder and majority shareholder of Kuehne + Nagel (K+N), passed away on Monday at age 89, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world's largest logistics
Klaus-Michael Kuehne dies: What's next for logistics giant?
The passing of Klaus-Michael Kuehne marks a pivotal moment in global logistics history. As the largest shareholder and guiding force behind Kuehne + Nagel for decades, Kuehne shaped one of the world's
United Airlines Cargo Chief Jan Krems Retires After 12-Year Tenure
Jan Krems, president of cargo at United Airlines for more than 12 years, has announced his retirement effective September 2025, marking the end of a storied career that transformed United Cargo into o
Manitoulin Transport Founder Dies at 93
The founder of Manitoulin Transport, a significant player in Canada's trucking and freight management sector, has passed away at age 93. This represents the end of an era for the company and marks a n
Quantix Appoints New CEO After Lender Restructuring
Quantix, a major U.S. chemical logistics provider, has completed a lender restructuring and appointed Nate Gesse as CEO effective July 20, 2024, succeeding John Labrie who guided the company through o
Schneider National Completes Leadership Transition With New CEO
Schneider National, a major multimodal transportation provider, has completed a planned executive leadership transition that positions the company for continued growth in competitive freight markets.