As it celebrates twelve years of operations, Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Brannon Kuykendall as its chief information officer.
Kuykendall has led technology teams ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 enterprises. He has diverse experience in areas such as software development, cyber security, compliance, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Crane Worldwide said the appointment aligns with its growth strategy that focuses on three areas: technology, service, and people.
Drew Roberts has joined project forwarding specialist LS Cargo as president of its North American operations.
Thomas Skellingsted has joined global logistics and supply chain advisory and investment firm LPX Partners as managing director.
After 35 years’ service, Peter Kloiber has retired from his roles at Swiss freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss. Peter Schafleitner, former director of product management land transport, will now join the managerial board.
Independent private equity firm InfraVia Capital Partners has acquired an 80 percent stake in Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), a subsidiary of the Louis-Dreyfus Company. LDA now plans to invest some EUR1 billion (USD1.18 billion) in the fleet and new technologies. Moreover, Samira Draoua has also joined LDA as ceo.
Crane manufacturer Tadano has acquired the transportation system business of IHI Transport Machinery, marking a milestone in its ongoing effort to expand its product portfolio.
Mike McCoshen has been sworn in as the administrator of the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS).
