Noatum Logistics launches dedicated Fairs & Events business line

Noatum Logistics has established Fairs and Events Logistics as a standalone business line, creating a unit with dedicated leadership, product organisation and growth strategy. The division combines specialised exhibition expertise with the company's global network, targeting customers in international exhibition markets.

The business line operates under an international management team. Lars Pohlmann holds the position of Senior Vice President and Global Head of Fairs and Events. Derek Cassidy serves as Vice President of Global Fairs and Events Product Management. Luke Wrigley leads Global Operational Process and UK operations. Christine Pan heads Greater China operations. Ozkan Aksoy directs Global Business Solutions and Benelux operations.

Fairs and Events Logistics operational footprint#

The launch establishes teams in six markets: Germany, the United Kingdom, Greater China, Benelux, the United Arab Emirates and Iberia. The wider operational network of Noatum Logistics supports these locations. The division draws on an existing UAE operation in Fairs and Events Logistics, which has served the International Defence Exhibition and Conference and the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition. The company plans to extend this service model to customers worldwide, delivering integrated services with local execution in multiple markets.

Management structure and market positioning#

Thorsten Meincke, Executive Vice President of Air and Ocean Freight at Noatum Logistics, stated that growing complexity in exhibition logistics and increasing organiser and exhibitor expectations for cross-border execution create an opportunity for an international provider with specialised exhibition expertise and a global network. Lars Pohlmann stated that the company's goal is building one coordinated global organisation serving the world's major exhibition markets through investment in people, structure and capabilities. Noatum Logistics is an AD Ports Group company and a provider of integrated logistics services.

CEVA Logistics restructures under new operating model#

CEVA Logistics is restructuring its operating model with the aim of simplifying decision-making processes, strengthening accountability at regional level and positioning operational leadership closer to customers. Patrick Moebel became CEO on 1 July and the changes form part of the company's next growth phase under his leadership. The restructure organises CEVA's activities around two global business units: Freight Management and Contract Logistics. Henri Le Gouis has been appointed to lead Freight Management. Chris Walton will head Contract Logistics. A regional leadership structure has been established to give local teams greater authority over decisions. Scott Temple will oversee the Americas. Paul Bernard will lead North-Central Europe. Eric Dessupoiu will be responsible for South Europe, including France. Olivier Boccara will lead Asia Pacific. Paras Rawal will oversee India, the Middle East and Africa. The restructuring follows expansion for CEVA after it joined the CMA CGM Group in 2019. During that period, the company integrated GEFCO, Bolloré Logistics and the former Commerce & Lifecycle Services operations of Ingram Micro. CMA CGM completed its acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, expanding CEVA's contract logistics operations in North America.