Bert Van De Plas – Director Operational Excellence, Europe and America
Davinson Prieto – Regional Operational Excellence – Americas Region – Director Operational Excellence, Europe and America
Both with Saudi Cargo and two great colleagues.
Catching up and listening to their perspective on many current challenges and opportunities.
Always great to catch up with ex colleagues that were great to work with. Two men who always CARE.

Always great company and a pleasure to meet at any conference.
We cover the origins of Meantime.
Are there too many conferences?
What would we change and why.

We cover the current year’s successes and future outlook.
After recent new branding and identity focussing on the power of innovation and collaboration. Labour shortages/automation and upskilling.

First off the blocks was Steven Polmans – ACE / Air Cargo Expert and Chairman of TIACA
Interesting catch up and discussion. With reference to one of his favorite quotes – ‘People who are willing, will find solutions. Those who are resisting, will find excuses’
Never an excuse from Steven who always sees opportunities and enjoys developing people.

Today’s podcast is with Klaus Hofmann who has recently taken up the position of Group CEO of CCE Group.

Engagement, passion, commitment and a love of what he is doing comes across very well indeed.
We discuss the structure of the group including the recent announcement of Charles Drummond as CEO of AviusULD.

Subjects discussed cover, The CCE Group, AviusULD, The launch of the Smart ULD Solution as well as the upcoming Aviation Connect conference in Istanbul.

Areas of interest that were touched upon included, The supply chain delivery challenges, consistency over perfection, that well versed topic of People and Process and the challenges and opportunities that need to be considered.

In this insightful podcast, Chris is joined by Emre Serpen, co-founder and CEO of TroyNet and TroyAvi and Aviation Principal for Publicis Sapient, as they discuss the future of aviation and logistics. Emre shares his 40 years of experience in the industry, touching on key topics like digitization, AI, sustainability, and the vital role airports can play in transforming the passenger experience. He also talks about his company’s exciting 10-year contract with Istanbul Airport to develop digital air cargo community platform and the broader challenges facing aviation in a post-pandemic world. Tune in for a forward-thinking conversation on innovation, collaboration, and the future of aviation!

In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Mason from Cyber Defense Solutions to explore the alarming vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, from yachts to corporate systems and even national infrastructure. Leigh shares shocking real-life stories of cyberattacks, including how his team took control of a high-profile yacht in just 27 seconds and infiltrated a UK bank in under 30 seconds using an unsecured printer. We also discuss the constant advantage hackers have, the risks posed by default credentials, and the dangers of email spoofing. This eye-opening conversation is a must-watch for anyone concerned about the future of cybersecurity.

In this episode, we sit down with Amit Maheshwari, CEO and MD of Softlink Global, to explore his journey in revolutionizing the logistics industry through cutting-edge software solutions. From founding the company in 2005 to creating a global cloud platform used in over 50 countries, Amit shares insights on how technology is transforming logistics service providers. Discover how Softlink’s Intelligent ERP Platform Logi-Sys simplifies freight forwarding, customs broking, warehouse management, and more.

In this video, Lionel van der Walt , Chief Commercial Officer, shares insights ahead of the Aviation Connect conference in Istanbul (October 29-31). Lionel previews a special session on October 28 focused on landside management at airports and how digitalization can optimize processes. Key topics include addressing infrastructure limitations, congestion, and staffing challenges, with a focus on collaboration and data sharing.

If you’re attending Aviation Connect or interested in these topics, don’t miss out—join the conversation!