DACHSER Transport of America has announced the signing of an agreement to become a member of Lufthansa Cargo's global partnership programme.The logistics provider said in a statement that the programme's mission is to increase cooperation to work closely together 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 Dachser Air & Sea Logistics managing director Thomas Reuter.
  The company said it has been a partner for the airline's worldwide air freight shipments since 1951.
  "Dachser is pursuing an impressive and successful global expansion model and we are delighted to be part of it. We now intend to continue on that path in even closer partnership," said Dr Andreas Otto, Lufthansa Cargo board member of Product and Sales.
  Frank Guenzerodt, president and CEO of the logistics firm in the US added that Mickey Diaz has been promoted to director of airfreight in the US. He said she will continue her responsibilities with Latin America development. Ms Diaz has been in the transportation industry for more than 15 years, and joined the company in September last year.

(source:shipping online)