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(40 articles)Rob Smeets Appointed CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has formalized the appointment of Rob Smeets as its new chief executive officer under a six-year mandate, bringing stability to one of Europe's largest and busiest container
Knight-Swift Founder Kevin Knight Retires; Leadership Transition Complete
Kevin Knight, founder of Knight Transportation and architect of the landmark 2017 merger with Swift Transportation, has retired from his executive chairman role at Knight-Swift Transportation effectiv
Supply Chain Chiefs: Permanent Disruption Is the New Normal
Supply chain executives from two major industrial companies are signaling that supply chain disruption has transitioned from a cyclical challenge to a structural reality. Rather than viewing recent vo
CH Robinson Awards Special Equity Package to CSIO Arun Rajan
C.H. Robinson's Talent & Compensation Committee has approved a special equity award for Arun Rajan, the company's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, underscoring a strategic focus on retaining sen
CH Robinson Awards Special Equity to Chief Strategy Officer
CH Robinson announced a special equity award to Arun Rajan, its Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, designed to incentivize strategic development, retain top talent, and reward financial outperform
Hershey Appoints New Chief Supply Chain Officer from Utz
Hershey has announced the appointment of Mitchell Arends as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, succeeding Jason Reiman who is retiring from the position. Arends brings external industry ex
Supply Chain Upheaval Redefines Leadership Priorities in 2024
Supply chain disruptions have moved beyond operational logistics to become a critical test of organizational leadership capability. The persistent challenges organizations face—from geopolitical tensi
Ceva Logistics Undergoes Major Management Shake-up Amid Q2 Struggles
Ceva Logistics, a major global freight forwarder, is undertaking significant management restructuring following disappointing financial results in Q1 2026 and continued weakness into Q2. Sources indic
Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr as COO Amid UP Merger Scrutiny
Norfolk Southern has appointed Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer, replacing John Orr who transitions to advisory status. Barr brings nearly three decades of rail industry experience across Norfolk
ZIM Appoints New CEO Dr. Chen Lichtenstein
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a major global container liner operator, has announced the appointment of Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2026.
Direct Connect Logistix Undergoes Leadership Transition
Direct Connect Logistix, an Indianapolis-based freight carrier, is navigating a leadership transition as executives work to regain operational control. This Q&A with Greg Humrichouser provides insight
Building Resilient Supply Chain Teams for Long-Term Success
This article addresses the human dimension of supply chain resilience—a critical but often overlooked factor in operational continuity planning. Rather than focusing solely on inventory buffers or alt
FedEx CFO John Dietrich Steps Down: Leadership Transition
FedEx announced that Chief Financial Officer John Dietrich will step down from his role effective June 1, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the world's largest logistics providers.
Echo Global Logistics Execs Named SDCE Pros to Know Award Winners
Echo Global Logistics has recognized two of its senior executives, CEO Doug Waggoner and President & COO Dave Menzel, as recipients of the SDCE Pros to Know Awards. This recognition highlights the com
OmniTRAX Appoints Phillip Hoskins as VP of Transload
OmniTRAX, Inc. has appointed Phillip Hoskins to the newly created role of Vice President of Transload, signaling the company's strategic commitment to expanding intermodal and transload capabilities a
DHL Group Announces Name Change and Dividend Boost
DHL Group, one of the world's largest logistics providers, has announced a strategic name change coupled with an increase in dividend distributions to shareholders. This dual announcement reflects man
Microsoft Supply Chain Exec Shares 23 Years of Insights
David Warrick, who spent 23 years leading supply chain operations at Microsoft before joining Overhaul as Executive Vice President of Enterprise, recently participated in a fireside chat organized by
Supply Chain Leaders Must Act Now to Prevent Disruption Lag
This article addresses a critical gap in supply chain organizational capability: the growing mismatch between the pace of disruptions and enterprise teams' ability to respond. Supply chain leaders fac
Target Names Jeff England Chief Supply Chain Officer
Target Corporation has appointed Jeff England as Executive Vice President and Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer, effective May 31, 2026. England will report to Chief Operating Officer Li
Target hires Walmart veteran to boost supply chain, inventory reliability
Target has recruited Jeff England, a supply chain executive with a track record at Walmart and recent experience at QXO improving inventory optimization, to lead its supply chain and logistics operati
Chinese Freight Forwarder Ranks Top 3 in Global Supply Chain
A prominent Chinese freight forwarding company has achieved recognition as a top-3 international provider, signaling the growing competitive strength of Asia-based logistics operators in global supply
General Mills Elevates Supply Chain Veteran Dana McNabb to COO
General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb, a company lifer with over two decades of tenure since 1999, to the Chief Operating Officer position. In this role, McNabb will assume leadership of the company'
Freight Tech Veteran Lance Healy Joins Paid Inc. Board
Paid Inc., a freight technology platform, has appointed Lance Healy, a veteran in the freight technology sector, to its board of directors. This move reflects the company's strategic emphasis on stren
ShipTime Appoints Freight Tech Veteran to Board
ShipTime, a digital shipping platform, has strengthened its leadership bench by appointing an industry veteran with over 30 years of freight technology experience to its board of directors. This move
Emirates SkyCargo Chief Nabil Sultan Shifts to New Senior Role
Emirates has announced a significant executive reshuffle, with Nabil Sultan, the long-serving head of Emirates SkyCargo, transitioning to a new senior leadership role within the group. Sultan's move f
Paid Inc. Appoints Freight Tech Veteran to Board
Paid Inc. has appointed a seasoned freight technology veteran to its board of directors, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing digital solutions in the freight and logistics sector. This s
Principal Logistics Technologies Names Senior Execs to Drive 3PL Growth
Principal Logistics Technologies, a warehouse management technology specialist, has announced the appointment of two senior executives to strengthen its leadership team and support aggressive growth p
ICAT Logistics Appoints CEVA Veteran Youssef Annali as CFO
ICAT Logistics has appointed Youssef Annali, an experienced executive previously with CEVA, to serve as Chief Financial Officer. This appointment reflects the company's commitment to strengthening its
86% of Supply Chain Leaders Face Tariff Impact, Strategic Divergence Emerges
A new RELEX survey indicates that tariff and economic pressures are broadly affecting supply chain operations, with 86% of leaders reporting material impacts on their businesses. This finding reflects
Supply Chain Leaders Juggling Two Jobs: Burnout Crisis Ahead
Gartner analysts have identified a critical labor challenge in supply chain management: senior leaders are being stretched to perform two roles simultaneously, creating unsustainable workloads and hei
EASE Logistics Appoints Ken Adamo as CSO for AI Strategy
EASE Logistics has appointed Ken Adamo to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer, reflecting the company's strategic commitment to leveraging enterprise technology and artificial intelli
Terry Donohoe Named CEO of DP World Mexico Operations
DP World has appointed Terry Donohoe as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Mexico division, a significant leadership transition at one of the world's largest port operators. This appointment refle
Global Supply Chain Leaders Redefine Strategy Amid Digital Shift
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has identified a significant strategic pivot among global supply chain leaders responding to market volatility, technological advancement, and ev
Last Mile Delivery: Strategic Solutions for Supply Chain Leaders
Last mile delivery remains one of the most expensive and complex components of modern supply chains, accounting for a significant portion of total logistics costs while customer expectations for speed
Gnosis Freight Appoints Adams to Board of Directors
Gnosis Freight has announced the appointment of Adams to its Board of Directors, reflecting the company's continued expansion and organizational maturation. This governance change represents a routine
Kuehne + Nagel's Global Logistics Dominance Under Scrutiny
This article examines Kuehne + Nagel International AG's market position and competitive strength in the global logistics sector. As one of the world's largest freight forwarding and contract logistics
Dollar General Appoints VP of Supply Chain Optimization
Dollar General has announced executive appointments aimed at strengthening its supply chain operations, with Matt Lucas named to guide improvements across the retailer's supply chain network and Kyle
FedEx CFO John Dietrich Resigns After Freight Spin-off
FedEx announced Monday that CFO John Dietrich will depart on June 1, 2020, upon completion of the FedEx Freight spin-off into a separate publicly traded company. Dietrich, who joined FedEx in August 2
Leading Supply Chains Through Continuous Disruption
This article features thought leadership from Dirk Holbach on managing supply chains through an era of continuous disruption. The piece addresses the modern reality that supply chain professionals fac
CONCOR Appoints Finance Director To Lead Rail Logistics Growth
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has appointed Vivek Gupta to the position of Director (Finance) for a 5-year tenure, signaling organizational commitment to financial governance and operational