Regional air cargo and logistics publication Payload Asia is pleased to announced that nominations are now open for the 8th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. In its eighth edition, the PLA Awards promises a much bolder awards ceremony to celebrate the remarkable achievements of industry leaders and forward thinkers in the air cargo and logistics supply chain. This year we’re bringing back categories from the earlier editions of the awards as we give recognition to the companies that … [Read more...] about 8th PLA Awards now open for nominations
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HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
Despite the unprecedented challenges brought by the pandemic, Hong Kong International Airport’s cargo throughput in the first month of the year grew 14.1 percent year on year to 409,000 tonnes. The Lunar calendar may have a lot to do with the increase, as HKIA explained the year-on-year growth recorded was mainly due to a low base for comparison, given that last year’s Chinese New Year period was in January, when most factories in China were closed. Cargo imports and exports at HKIA jumped … [Read more...] about HKIA’s cargo volume up 14 percent in January
TIACA special advisor joins the jury panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Gracing the jury panel is Mr Vladimir Zubkov, who was elected secretary general in 2017, before he was appointed special advisor on industry affairs to the board of TIACA. He became the vice president of Volga-Dnepr Group working with international agencies and governments. He later worked at ICAO as director of air transport and later as director of planning and global coordination. Mr Zubkov started his career at Sheremetyevo International Airport and soon after found himself up the … [Read more...] about TIACA special advisor joins the jury panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Cargo iQ’s director joins esteemed panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Ariaen Zimmerman is the executive director of Cargo iQ, whose global membership work together to measure success and continuously improve the value of airfreight for customers. Since July 2015, he has led the IATA interest group’s change programme, which included a new industry standard audit and certification scheme, and a toolkit to assist members in recommending Cargo iQ. Also read: Managing director of CLIVE Data to judge 7th Payload Asia Awards Mr Zimmerman shared a few … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ’s director joins esteemed panel for 7th Payload Asia Awards
Managing director of CLIVE Data to judge 7th Payload Asia Awards
For those of you who don’t know, Niall van de Wouw is the Managing Director and Co-founder of CLIVE Data Services, the business analysis software company that introduced the “dynamic load factor” concept. The company publishes monthly charts and data for air cargo professionals Also read: TIACA joins forces with CLIVE Data Services He has close to 30 years of experience in the air cargo industry, which started off with building pallets during his university days. Previously, he worked at … [Read more...] about Managing director of CLIVE Data to judge 7th Payload Asia Awards
HAFFA Chairman takes shot at judging for the 7th Payload Asia Awards
Mr. Brian Wu, Chairman of the Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA), was the guest of honour during the last instalment of the Payload Asia Awards. He is the Director of BEL International Logistics Limited (formerly known as Broadair Express), a leading Hongkong-based company established in 1978. He has been in the cargo industry since 2003, working with freight forwarders in operations, customer services, sales and management. Also read: John … [Read more...] about HAFFA Chairman takes shot at judging for the 7th Payload Asia Awards