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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to starting AscendTMS, Tim co-founded and ran a national 3PL, where he invited Palm Beach Capital LLC to become minority equity shareholder in July, 2009 in order to speed both internal growth and outside acquisitions. The 3PL grew yearly, including during the “great recession”, with load counts being the most robust ever.

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Diess to lead VW Group while Blume heads production

Automotive Logistics

As part of an extensive revision of VW Group’s management structure, Herbert Diess (pictured) is taking over from Matthias Müller as chairman of the board. Diess will also be responsible for VW Group development and research, as well as Vehicle IT.

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Baoli appoints new MD

Logistics Business Magazine

Since 2009, he has worked for various companies in the KION Group on different continents. To this end, the subsidiary of the global intralogistics company KION Group has consistently expanded its range of after-sales services in recent years. The northern Italian city is also home to the Baoli EMEA headquarters.

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Hyundai Europe Names New Managing Director

Logistics Business Magazine

With over 20 years of service at the Hyundai group, SW Lee brings a longstanding international sales career to Europe. He worked as a Construction Equipment Sales Manager in the European subsidiary from 2005 till 2009, so has a good understanding of the dealer network, the European market requirements, and culture.

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Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update

Freightos

The US has indicated that the naval force will use a defensive strategy to secure the waterway, while the Houthis have threatened to attack US Navy ships if Houthi positions in Yemen are targeted. ” And Houthi missile attacks have continued into the New Year even after the US response and UK threats. Get Your Custom Report Now!

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CMA CGM Second Quarter 2020 Business Activity

Logistics Manager

A major increase in the Group’s operating margin in an environment experiencing a decline in volumes carried. Positive net income, Group share up sharply. The Group performed second-quarter operations under unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Group: major improvement in operating performance and net income.

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Transporeon Adds New Faces to Management Team

Logistics Business Magazine

She has already successfully implemented growth strategies for network business models. Between 2008 and 2009 he worked at AlixPartners before taking on the CFO position at DOCUgroup, a European-wide sales and marketing company for the construction industry. “Peter Maluck brings impressive leadership qualities.