Silvio Strathausen
About Silvio Strathausen
Silvio Strathausen is the Sr. Director Airfreight, Americas at Flexport, with over 20 years of experience in freight forwarding and leadership roles.
Company
Silvio Strathausen is currently employed at Flexport, a highly regarded logistics company. He holds the position of Sr. Director Airfreight, Americas, based in New York. Flexport is known for its innovative approach to freight forwarding and global logistics.
Title
Silvio Strathausen serves as Sr. Director Airfreight, Americas at Flexport. In this role, he oversees airfreight operations across the Americas, utilizing his extensive experience gained from over 20 years in the freight forwarding industry.
Professional Background
Silvio Strathausen has an extensive background in freight forwarding and logistics, beginning as an Apprentice Freight Forwarding at Panalpina in Berlin, Germany, in 1997. Over the years, he advanced through various roles such as Ocean and Airfreight Operations Agent, Account Manager, and Regional Head of Tradelane Management. His career at Panalpina spanned multiple locations, including Dresden, Morristown, and Secaucus. Before joining Flexport in December 2019, he held the position of District Head of Airfreight.
Education and Expertise
Silvio Strathausen has a solid educational foundation. He studied at NOF (Panalpina Management Academy), focusing on freight management. He also completed a program in Marketing/Marketing Management at Bildungszentrum des Saechsischen Handels in Dresden, Germany. Additionally, he holds a Speditionskaufmann qualification from Bildungszentrum Verkehr und Transport in Berlin. His high school education was completed at Western Harnett High School in the US and Max Reinhardt Gymnasium in Berlin, Germany.
Achievements in Airfreight Operations
Throughout his career, Silvio Strathausen has held numerous leadership roles in airfreight operations. Notably, he was the District Head of Airfreight at Panalpina in Secaucus, New Jersey, and the Regional Head of Tradelane Management in Morristown, New Jersey. His expertise in airfreight operations has been honed through multiple roles that include Head of Airfreight Operations JFK and Export Manager Airfreight.