The 9th edition of the Payload Asia Awards is back in full swing to hail the most outstanding proponents of air cargo and logistics in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. This year we’re giving more awards to the top airlines, airports, ground handlers, logistics players and service providers with a night of celebration over a gala dinner to commemorate everybody’s achievements. The search is on for the following categories: Overall Carrier of the Year - Asia Pacific Overall … [Read more...] about Nominations now open for the 9th Payload Asia Awards
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Air cargo takes spotlight at 8th Payload Asia Awards
On 1 October 2021, leading companies in air cargo and logistics gathered to recognise the winners of the prestigious Payload Asia Awards over a gala dinner celebration at the Fairmont Singapore Hotel. More than 70 industry professionals attended the physical event, which was headlined by an online conference to discuss the state of air cargo with views and insights from renowned leaders and stalwarts in air cargo and logistics. The Payload Asia Conference was held online and featured … [Read more...] about Air cargo takes spotlight at 8th Payload Asia Awards
Peyton Burnett on TAC Index new routes, developments
TAC Index recently added India to its growing list of air freight rate indices as it takes on a wider coverage for interested and concerned air cargo parties. Payload Asia got a chance to talk to managing director Peyton Burnett almost a month ago as he shared details on the newly published routes as well as the fixable nuisances that are all part of providing reliable data for stakeholders in the air freight industry. Can you explain why these four new routes (or perhaps at least one) have … [Read more...] about Peyton Burnett on TAC Index new routes, developments
SATS shortlisted for Ground Handler of the Year award
SATS is one of the final nominees for the Ground Handler of the Year category at this year's 8th Payload Asia Awards. Here we have Bob Chi, chief operating officer for gateway services, as he shares how the company navigated the unique challenges in 2020, as well as the latest developments for one of Asia Pacific's leading cargo and ground handlers. … [Read more...] about SATS shortlisted for Ground Handler of the Year award
8th PLA Awards now open for nominations
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
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
