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STAT Media Group, founded in 1986, is a business to business publishing company for the global transport and logistics industries. The group’s flagship publication, The STAT Trade Times (stattimes.com), is a go-to news source of and for the global air cargo industry. Indian Transport and Logistics News (itln.in), the group’s second publication, is a news source on everything transport and logistics for and of the Indian subcontinent. The third publication from the group Logistics Update Africa (logupdateafrica.com) covers the African continent’s vibrant transport and logistics sectors.

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February 10, 202532 min

Thomas Kempf, Senior Director Global Air Freight Development, Flexport

In this episode of cargo masterminds Reji John, editor of STAT Media Group and the host of Cargo Masterminds interview series, talks to Thomas Kempf, Flexport’s Senior Director for Global Air Freight Development.Presented by cargo.one, in this episode of Cargo Masterminds, the discussion is around the most consequential topics of global trade and how logistics companies are evolving themselves to meet the demands of shippers from around the world. Kempf talks about the complexities of trade flows and how they are regulated to ensure save movement of cargo around the world across different modes of transport.

January 20, 202531 min

Hamdi Osman, Founder and CEO of SolitAir

After 34 years with FedEx, during which he established the foundation for the international parcel giant in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa, Hamdi Osman, one of the most influential logistics leaders in the Global South, is returning to what he does best. In 2021, he founded SolitAir Holding with the aim of revolutionizing regional air cargo logistics by creating the first regional scheduled daily express cargo airline. SolitAir, the Dubai-based cargo carrier dedicated to middle-mile logistics, was launched late last year.Reji John, Editor, STAT Media Group, speaks to Hamdi Osman, founder & CEO of SolitAir, in this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one.

December 24, 202418 min

Peter Penseel, President, Delta Cargo

In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one, Peter Penseel, President of Delta Cargo, speaks with Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group and host of Cargo Masterminds, about returning to lead the cargo business of one of the world's largest airlines.His analysis of the current air cargo market conditions and his expectations for how the market will respond in 2025. E-commerce and the biggest opportunity for air cargo and for Delta Cargo.How competitive is DeliverDirect for US ecommerce shippers.

December 24, 202424 min

Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, MASKargo

"In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, interviews Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of MASKargo. Jason Thomas discusses building partnerships with other cargo airlines, the importance of Southeast Asia, and how MASKargo is leveraging the strategic location of Kuala Lumpur, where the cargo airline is based."

November 26, 202425 min

Bernhard Simon, Chairman, Supervisory Board, Dachser

Dachser, one of Germany’s 50 largest family-owned enterprises, is headed by Bernhard Simon, a third generation shareholder of Dachser and the grandson of founder Thomas Dachser. Simon, the former CEO, now serves as the chairman of the supervisory board. Dachser was founded in 1930 in Kempten, Germany, by Thomas Dachser. 94-years later, the company today employs more than 33,000 people spread across close to 400 locations worldwide. It generated 7.1 billion euros in revenue for the year 2023. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one, Bernhard Simon speaks to Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, about the new executive board formed in 2021 without a Dachser family member and his role in the company's management as the chairman of the supervisory board.

February 12, 202428 min

How much cargo does Air India carry in its bellies? Its head of cargo Ramesh Mamidala has the answer

Under the new ownership of Tata Group, India’s oldest airline Air India is undergoing a series of transformation inside out. It has a brand new identity that captures the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its transformation to become a world-class airline with an Indian heart. This bold transformation is not just for people in the cabin above the wings but for things carried in the bellies below the wings too. Cargo is going to play a strategic and critical role in the ongoing transformation of Air India and how it will compete among the world’s top airlines. In the past, Air India successfully operated freighters on domestic and international routes. The new Air India, the young Air India, with no freighters now, aims to achieve 300% growth in cargo capacity in five years given the huge orders for planes it has placed with Airbus and Boeing. It plans to play a very critical role in boosting the freight and cargo ecosystem in India and globally. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one, Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, talks to Ramesh Mamidala, who heads the cargo business for Air India, and understands what is cargo for Air India now and for the future.

January 29, 202425 min

Max Philipp Conrady, Vice President, Cargo Development, Fraport AG

Frankfurt Airport is one of the top three leading cargo gateways of Europe and processes more than two million tonnes of cargo annually. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one, Max Philipp Conrady, Vice President, Cargo Development, Fraport AG, speaks to Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, about the latest developments and how this airport is positioning itself as the most desired cargo airport of Europe for global trade.

January 22, 202422 min

Mark Sutch, Chief Commercial Officer for Cargo at IndiGo

Under its ‘Reassure, Develop and Create growth strategy, IndiGo has huge ambitions for the future, that includes its cargo business. Cargo is an integral part of IndiGo’s business. In November 2022 IndiGo began freighter operations with its first A321 converted freighter. IndiGo has three converted Airbus A321 freighters. It is operating the cargo planes on domestic and short-haul international routes, complementing the wider cargo network supported by its fleet of passenger aircraft. As per the data made public by the Director General of Civil Aviation IndiGo has carried over two hundred and twenty two thousand tonnes of cargo in the 8 months of Financial year 2024 that is from April to November 2023. IndiGo has very ambitious plans to grow its cargo business. Mark Sutch, Chief Commercial Officer for Cargo at IndiGo, joins Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, in this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one.

January 15, 202425 min

Jannie Davel, Senior Vice President, Air Cargo, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

After several months in development MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, announced the launch of MSC Air Cargo in September 2022 as a complementary service to its container shipping solutions. MSC Air Cargo has four brand new B777 freighters in its livery and they are operated by Atlas Air from its two European gateways - Liege in Belgium and Milan in Italy. Jannie Davel, SVP, Air Cargo, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, leads the creation and development of development of MSC Air Cargo. Davel, a global leader with 30 years of experience, speaks to Reji John, Editor, STAT Media Group, in this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one.

December 4, 202321 min

David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer, IAG Cargo

Five airlines but one cargo carrier. IAG Cargo is in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, IAG Cargo fly the world to bring people the things they really need. IAG Cargo aims to change how logistics works. Challenging the status quo, and bringing innovation and investment to their customers. In this episode of Cargo Masterminds, presented by cargo.one, Reji John, Editor of STAT Media Group, interviews David Shepherd, CEO, IAG Cargo. Shepherd, a 25-year veteran of the air cargo industry, talks about the IAG Cargo of today and tomorrow.