Payload Asia Awards 2026 - Nominate Now

Payload Asia Awards returns for its 13th edition

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The 13th Payload Asia Awards is now open for nominations, recognising the companies and industry leaders driving excellence, innovation, and resilience across the air cargo and logistics sector.

Organised annually by Payload Asia, the awards continue a long-standing tradition of honouring outstanding achievements across the air freight value chain, from airlines and airports to logistics providers, ground handlers, technology companies, and specialised service providers.

Now in its 13th year, the Payload Asia Awards continues to spotlight the resilience, innovation, and service excellence demonstrated by key players across the industry.

This year’s categories span the entire air cargo value chain, covering services in air transport, airport operations, ground handling, logistics, digital innovation, sustainability, and specialised industry services.

Reflecting the evolving needs of the industry, the awards programme introduces two new categories this year: Insurance Provider of the Year and Pharma & Healthcare Logistics Excellence.

Nominations are now open for the following categories:

Carriers

  • Overall Carrier of the Year – Asia Pacific
  • Overall Carrier of the Year – Europe
  • Overall Carrier of the Year – Middle East
  • Global Carrier of the Year – Top Award
  • E-Commerce Carrier – Asia Pacific
  • E-Commerce Carrier – Europe
  • E-Commerce Carrier – Middle East
  • E-Commerce Carrier – Global
  • Rising Cargo Carrier of the Year
  • Rising Belly Carrier of the Year

Airports

  • Cargo Airport of the Year – Asia Pacific
  • Cargo Airport of the Year – Europe
  • Cargo Airport of the Year – Middle East
  • Global Airport of the Year – Top Award

Ground Handling

  • Ground Handler of the Year – Asia Pacific
  • Ground Handler of the Year – Europe
  • Ground Handler of the Year – Middle East
  • Global Ground Handler of the Year – Top Award

GSSAs

  • Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Asia Pacific
  • Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Europe
  • Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Middle East
  • Global Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Top Award

Forwarders and Logistics Players

  • Global Express Provider of the Year
  • Freight Forwarder of the Year
  • Logistics Player of the Year
  • Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year
  • Air Charter Broker of the Year

Valued Services

  • IT Provider of the Year
  • Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year
  • Air Cargo Automation Provider of the Year
  • Cargo Booking Platform of the Year
  • Leasing & Financing Provider of the Year
  • Insurance Provider of the Year

Industry Excellence Awards

  • Shipper of Choice – Collaboration
  • Shipper of Choice – Innovation
  • Pharma & Healthcare Logistics Excellence

Sustainability

  • Sustainability Advocate of the Year

The awards ceremony will be held in the fourth quarter of 2026, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition.

Companies and organisations across the industry are invited to submit their nominations by 14 August 2026. To nominate, visit the awards page here. To nominate, visit the awards page here.

For nomination enquiries and sponsorship opportunities, contact us at [email protected].

Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s judges, sponsors, and awards venue.