Industry leaders celebrate air cargo and logistics excellence at the 11th Payload Asia Awards

by Payload Asia

By Monina Eugenio

It was an evening of rekindling and forging new connections as professionals and executives from the air cargo and logistics industry gathered for the 11th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. 

Held on 17 October 2024 at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, the awards recognised the most outstanding players and operators from the air cargo and logistics industry. A total of 23 trophies were presented, including the newly introduced Sustainability Advocate of the Year Award. The award recognises the organisation that has made exceptional progress in reducing environmental impacts and driving sustainability within the logistics and aviation sectors, giving way for a greener, more responsible supply chain.

Present at the gala dinner and awarding ceremony was He Run, the Director of Solutions Architects at Alibaba Cloud Singapore, who delivered a keynote speech on how Alibaba Cloud is enabling businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. His keynote speech, “Transforming Business with Alibaba Cloud,” touched on key three areas: the revolutionary impact of Generative Ai, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) with a focus on carbon reduction, and how logistics is being reshaped through cloud technology.

Payload Asia publisher and awards chairman, Mr Lee Keen Whye commented in his welcome address, “These awardees have set a high standard for the industry, and we commend their dedication to advancing logistics in ways that benefit not only their businesses but the entire supply chain ecosystem. The air cargo and logistics industry will continue to adapt and innovate as we move forward. The individuals and companies recognised tonight remind us that progress is possible, even in challenging times.” 

11th Payload Asia Awards Winners:

  • IT Provider of the Year – IBS Software
  • Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year – Hong Kong International Airport and Global Logistic System (HK) Co, Ltd
  • Air Cargo Automation Provider of the Year – Crayon Private Limited
  • Cargo Booking Platform of the Year – cargo.one
  • Air Charter Broker of the Year – Chapman Freeborn
  • Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Ansync Global Pte Ltd
  • Global Express Provider of the Year – DHL Express
  • Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year – Asia Pacific – Asia Airfreight Terminal Co
  • Best E-Commerce Carrier of the Year – Middle East – Saudia Cargo
  • Best E-Commerce Carrier of the Year – Asia Pacific – Cathay Cargo
  • Cold Chain Service Provider of the Year – dnata Singapore
  • Overall Carrier of the Year – Asia Pacific – Cathay Cargo
  • Overall Carrier of the Year – Middle East – Etihad Cargo
  • Cargo Airport of the Year – Europe – Budapest Airport Ltd
  • Cargo Airport of the Year – Asia Pacific – Hong Kong International Airport
  • Ground Handler of the Year – Asia Pacific – SATS Ltd
  • Outstanding Freight Forwarder of the Year – GEODIS (APAC Holdings) Pte Ltd
  • Global Cargo Sales Agent of the Year – Top Award – Ansync Global Pte Ltd
  • Global Carrier of the Year – Top Award – Etihad Cargo
  • Global Ground Handler of the Year – Top Award – SATS Ltd
  • Outstanding Logistics Player of the Year – GEODIS (APAC Holdings) Pte Ltd
  • Global Airport of the Year – Top Award – Singapore Changi Airport
  • Sustainability Advocate of the Year – DHL Express

This year’s winners were decided based on online votes and the evaluation of an expert jury panel which includes John Peyton Burnett, Managing Director, TAC Index Limited; Steven Verhasselt, Founder and Director, FB Cargo Strategy; Raymond Lo, Chief Executive Officer, Menzies CNAC Aviation Services Limited; Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association; Ir Prof Hon Yan Paul Tsui, Managing Director, The Janel Group of Hong Kong Limited; Prof. Dr J. Rod Franklin, P.E., Professor of Logistics Practice, Kühne Logistics University GmbH; Fabian Benjamin, CEO, MediaPlus Group; Celine Hourcade, Vice President, Global Head of ESG/Sustainability, SATS; and Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General, Pharma.Aero.

The success of the 11th Payload Asia Awards was made possible through the support of industry leaders including Singapore Changi Airport, SATS Ltd, Crayon Private Limited, Hong Kong International Airport, and Alibaba Cloud, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that drives the air cargo and logistics sector forward.