One of Germany's richest men, Kühne was seen as a visionary in the world of logistics, serving as CEO of Kuehne + Nagel for 17 years before becoming majority owner and then honorary chairman.
Strong project demand from renewables and tech could be curtailed by underinvestment in critical handling and lifting equipment, market executives say.
A veteran lobbyist in Washington, Chris Spear leaves the American Trucking Associations as regulatory changes, tariffs and court verdicts challenge the industry.
