Tonnes of laughter and conversations were shared at the 10th edition of the Payload Asia Awards, held at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on 27 October.

Around 130 professionals and executives were present at the awards event, which recognised the most outstanding players and operators from the air cargo and logistics industry.

A total of 27 trophies were raised during the evening which saw Hong Kong-based TAM Group walk away with two awards for the cargo GSA categories. New category Air Charter Broker of the Year was graciously received by Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, who was loudly applauded by the fellow industry players and business partners.

Also going home with two awards was SATS Ltd, including the much coveted Global Ground Handler of the Year. In the airline categories, Singapore Airlines won the Overall Carrier of the Year – Asia Pacific, whilst newly rebranded Cathay Cargo raised the trophy as Global Carrier of the Year – Top Award.

In its 10th edition, the Payload Asia Awards recognises the industry leaders and forward thinkers of the air cargo and logistics supply chain who stay at the forefront of the innovations to lead the new economy.

This year’s winners were decided based on online votes and the evaluation of an expert jury panel, which include Brandon Fried, Executive Director, AfA; Celine Hourcade, Founder and CEO, Change Horizon; Emma Murray, CEO and founder, Meantime Communications; Glyn Hughes, Director General, TIACA; Kelvin Leung, former CEO Asia Pacific at DHL Global Forwarding; Lothar Moehle, Executive Director of Cargo iQ; Peyton Burnett, Managing Director, TAC Index; Steven Verhasselt, Founder and Director of FB Cargo Strategy; Vivien Lau, CEO, Jardine Aviation Services.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Global Carrier of the Year – Top Award
Cathay Cargo

Overall Carrier of the Year – Asia Pacific
Singapore Airlines

Overall Carrier of the Year – Middle East
Etihad Cargo

Overall Carrier of the Year- Europe
Turkish Cargo

Best E-Commerce Carrier – Global
Polar Air Cargo

Best E-Commerce Carrier – Middle East
Saudia Cargo

Best E-Commerce Carrier – Asia Pacific
Asia Cargo Network Group

Rising Cargo Carrier of the Year
Raya Airways

Rising Belly Carrier of the Year
Thai Vietjet Air Joint Stock Company Limited

Global Cargo Airport of the Year
Singapore Changi Airport

Cargo Airport of the Year – Asia Pacific
Hong Kong International Airport

Cargo Airport of the Year – Europe
Brussels Airport

Global Ground Handler of the Year
SATS Ltd.

Ground Handler of the Year – Asia Pacific
SATS Ltd.

Global Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year
dnata Singapore

Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year – Asia Pacific
Asia Airfreight Terminal

Global Express Provider of the Year
DHL Express

Express Provider of the Year – Asia Pacific
World Cargo Airlines

Outstanding Logistics Player of the Year
GEODIS APAC & Middle East

Outstanding Freight Forwarder of the Year
DHL Global Forwarding

Air Charter Broker of the Year
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering

Cargo Booking Platform of the Year
cargo.one

IT Provider of the Year
IBS Software

Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year
Hong Kong International Airport and Accenture

Air Cargo Automation Provider of the Year
Lödige Industries

Global Cargo Sales Agent of the Year
TAM Group

Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Asia Pacific
TAM Group

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*Edited to indicate updated estimate of attendees