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Executive Moves: Finnair and Unicon Logistics

Finnair taps new VP of cargo, while Unicon Logistics appoints sales executives for Southern California.

   Janne Tarvainen has been appointed Finnair’s vice president of cargo, effective Nov. 1. He replaces Antti Kuusenmäki, who will leave the airline after heading its cargo operation since December 2014. Tarvainen spent the past three years as head of Finnair’s operations control center. 

   Non-vessel-operating common carrier Unicon Logistics has appointed Peter Nithsdale and David Ho as sales executives for the Southern California region. Nithsdale started his logistics career in the United Kingdom, while Ho has worked in the Asia market. Unicon is a subsidiary of Dubai-based containership operator Simatech Group.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.