Dachser names Diaz U.S. air cargo head

   Dachser Transport of America (Dachser USA) has appointed Mickey Diaz as director of U.S. air freight.
   “This new position will better serve our customers, as Mickey is great asset for our shippers to meet the demands of logistics challenges faced in the U.S. market,” said Frank Guenzerodt, president and chief executive officer of Dachser USA, in a statement.
   Diaz will continue her responsibilities with Dachser’s Latin America development. She has been in the transportation industry for more than 15 years, and joined Dachser in September 2011.
   Dachser USA, a subsidiary of Kempten, Germany-based Dachser GmbH & Co., also signed an agreement to become a member of Lufthansa Cargo’s Global Partnership Program. The program’s mission is to increase cooperation in planning capacity, reducing transaction costs and promoting key industry issues.
   “Lufthansa Cargo’s closely meshed route network and frequent, excellent service makes the company a strong partner for our intercontinental business,” said Thomas Reuter, managing director Dachser Air & Sea Logistics. Lufthansa has a route network that covers about 300 destinations in more than 100 countries.