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WR Logistics appoints Massimo Naldini as CEO for Italy
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China Airlines joins digital booking platform Freightos
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Port of Houston records double-digit container growth
Hactl advances phase two of smart cargo thermal detection
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Kuehne+Nagel appoints new global head of sales
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Port of NY/NJ reports continued cargo growth in April
CEVA Logistics links Far East, Latin America with car carrier fleet
Kuehne+Nagel, Natilus team up on blended-wing cargo planes
APAC, Middle East records double-digit growth in air connectivity — ACI World
Transpacific ocean volumes surge during tariff pause
Qatar Airways Cargo reports record year
Lufthansa Cargo uses AI to process booking requests faster
IATA appoints Sheldon Hee as regional vice president for Asia-Pacific
Pacific Carriers, Singapore Maritime Foundation boost maritime workforce
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WestJet Cargo expands capacity to Japan with daily Dreamliner service
WorldACD: Asia Pacific and worldwide tonnages rebound
Hasenkamp announces first art storage facility of its kind in Saudi Arabia
Swissport, Aurrigo launch first global pilot of autonomous ground handling
FedEx Global Healthcare earns IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
Kuehne+Nagel acquires Spanish road logistics provider TDN
Sudden transpacific capacity shortage amid US-China tariff pause
Lufthansa Cargo expands temperature-controlled logistics with new features
San Pedro Bay Ports open bidding for short line rail services
Neste starts to supply SAF to FedEx at LAX
Cargolux, AIT Worldwide Logistics sign landmark SAF deal
Cathay Cargo sees year-on-year growth, but monthly slowdown amid tariff uncertainty
Qatar Airways Cargo records strongest financial results since pandemic
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches Europe’s first electric tugboat
Lufthansa Cargo to market ITA Airways capacity, adds Rome as fifth hub
HSBC: China-US tariffs pause would drive an early peak season
Lufthansa Cargo announces executive board reshuffle
China Southern Airlines’ first scheduled freighter lands at Glasgow Prestwick
Hong Kong air cargo volume rises year over year in April, slips from March
Mobull unveils new art warehouse in Brussels
Air Charter Service: Current market the most uncertain since Covid-19
SATS to invest over US$192M to enhance Changi Airport operations
Vienna Airport records cargo increase in Q1
Kuehne+Nagel unveils air freight sustainability initiative
APEC lowers 2025 growth forecast to 2.6%, urges trade policy stability
U.S. slashes ‘de minimis’ tariff on small China parcels to 30%
TIACA names Roos Bakker as first woman chair
Airforwarders Association calls for freeze on tariffs, not trade
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport partners with Somon Air to boost freight traffic
Fednav’s Paul Pathy elected BIMCO president
Awery poll: Security, compliance are top priorities for GSSAs
Frankfurt Airport cargo volume declines in April
Emirates Group confident in growth amid market volatility
China-US deescalation may spur early peak season
Etihad Cargo reshapes regional structure to drive network expansion
Cargo iQ adds SAL, Saudi Arabia's largest logistics provider
allivate digitalizes import shipment pick-up at Frankfurt Airport
U-Freight earns HKAEO accreditation for high security standards
AAPA: Supply chain disruptions hinder aviation’s role in global growth
Maastricht Aachen Airport makes new cargo appointment
US-China tariff pause offers temporary relief, could fuel another frontloading rush
Turkish Cargo signs long-term Partnership with Atlas Air for 747F flights
Qatar Airways Cargo expands Australian export capacity through Virgin Australia
WorldACD: Labor Day contributes to Asia-Pacific air cargo decline
Finnair Cargo joins Smart Freight Centre
Global schedule reliability records two consecutive month-on-month increases
CEVA Logistics announces new strategic warehouse in Singapore
China Airlines orders four Boeing 777-8 Freighters to expand cargo fleet
Qatar Airways Cargo launches campaign highlighting global trade role
Global air freight rates continue to tumble on tariff uncertainty
DHL acquires US e-commerce logistics company IDS Fulfillment
Tariff shifts reshape freighter operations, fuel market volatility
Pharma.Aero, TIACA partner to boost air cargo's role in healthcare, trade
SATS appoints chief digital officer to lead global digitalisation efforts
AAL transports 60-metre port cranes from Europe to the US
dnata expands airside fleet with 800 new units in US$110M rollout
Trans Global Projects names new director as it launches Malaysian office
ICAO Council condemns radio frequency interference affecting civil aviation
Qatar Airways Cargo becomes launch customer of Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF
Air cargo market awaits impact of tariffs and 'de minimis' changes
DP World, Asian Terminals invest US$100M to expand Manila South Harbor
IMO enforces stricter air pollution limits for ships in the Mediterranean
WorldACD: Global cargo tonnages rise 6% in April year-on-year
Kuehne+Nagel, cargo.one partner to expand digital airline connections
ANA cargo volume rises in fiscal year 2024
UK freight group forms advisory body for Heathrow cargo overhaul
Korean Air to build urban air mobility hub in Bucheon
CMA CGM completes Air Belgium acquisition
India shuts airspace to Pakistan airlines amid rising tensions
Air cargo demand rises 4.4% in March amid frontloading ahead of tariffs
Saudia Cargo, China Henan Aviation launch Asia-Middle East air logistics bridge
Geodis, Dolfines team up on XXL lifting device for offshore wind
Emirates, Philippine Airlines to explore enhanced partnership in cargo
time:matters strengthens presence in Southeast Asia
APAC airlines report cargo growth, warn of tariff impact on demand
U-Freight sees continued global ecommerce growth despite current risks
WestJet Cargo expands service to South Korea with increased frequencies
ANA first airline to adopt fuel-saving riblet technology on Boeing 777
CEVA Logistics signs deal to acquire Borusan Tedarik, expand in Turkey
Cargolux posts strong 2024 results, cautions on global market impact
Airports in APAC, Middle East to see US$240B investment in infrastructure expansion
Swissport expands to 13 Saudi airports
WFS, Cathay Cargo ink new cargo handling contracts for Portland, Dallas Fort Worth airports
Air cargo rates from Asia Pacific fall further amid market uncertainty
CMA CGM becomes majority shareholder with 51% stake in Santos Brasil
KLN opens new Netherlands logistics facility to meet e-commerce demand
Cathay expects softening China-US cargo demand amid trade tensions
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, MASkargo eye launch of global cargo joint venture
ANA Cargo boosts online booking with CargoWise
IATA: Brazil's adoption of electronic air waybill a milestone for modernization
Hong Kong air cargo grows 4.8% in March driven by Middle East, Europe
Emirates SkyCargo invests in hydrogen-powered trucks
US to implement reduced port fees for Chinese ships starting October
DHL temporarily halts B2C shipments over US$800 to the US
Saudia Cargo, China Cargo Airlines forge alliance to boost Saudi-China trade
Hactl earns top marks in IATA SeMS certification
Oman Air Cargo launches new Netherlands service, boosts UK flights
Emirates SkyCargo becomes Teleport's cargo partner
UNCTAD: Global economic growth may slow to 2.3% amid mounting pressures
IATA launches information portal for live animal regulations
WFS, Emirates partner for new cargo handling contract at Frankfurt Airport
Hongkong Post halts US parcel shipments amid end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions
dnata handles over 1 million tonnes of cargo in Dubai in a year
Emirates SkyCargo expands dedicated freighter network to Narita
Kuehne+Nagel expands e-commerce deal with Orange
Etihad Cargo raises main deck capacity amid increased Greater China demand
DHL Supply Chain launches new pharma hub in Singapore
Hong Kong International Airport retains top cargo hub title for 14th year in 2024
Cathay Cargo Terminal introduces electric autonomous tractors
Korean Air to monitor trade uncertainties after recording Q1 cargo growth
Frankfurt continues to record cargo growth in March
Saudia Cargo launches new freighter routes to China, Belgium
India ends transshipment facility for Bangladesh exports
Supply chains brace for impact as US further hikes tariffs on China
Airfreight demand from China, Hong Kong to the US declines as rates rise
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LOT Cargo signs up with cargo.one for online booking
Cathay launches Cathay Technologies to drive aviation digital solutions
Globe Air Cargo Cambodia named GSA for Air Premia in Cambodia, Myanmar
Etihad Cargo advances Abu Dhabi’s bid as global pharma hub
Air cargo braces for “disruptive” tariffs; removal of de minimis exemptions
Hactl, HKT establish Hong Kong’s first 5G private network-enabled air cargo terminal
DHL to invest EUR500M in Asia Pacific to boost health logistics
Airport Authority Hong Kong appoints Vivian Cheung as CEO
U.S. reciprocal tariffs to shift global trade, leave long-term effects
Chongqing-Hong Kong Sea-Rail Service boosts Hong Kong shipments
Duvenbeck appoints China Representative to expand international operations
DHL partners with Chinese ecommerce giant TEMU
Skyway Airlines begins freighter operations in Hong Kong; taps Hactl as ground handler
IATA's SAF Registry goes live
BIMCO: Container rates drop 28%, worst first quarter in 20 years
Emirates launches Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery service
Air Charter Service arranges relief flights to Myanmar, Thailand after quake
WFS resumes cargo handling deal with MASkargo in France
IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts with Technology & Innovation
Turkish Cargo resumes operations at Maastricht Aachen Airport
Air cargo demand declines slightly in February – IATA
China Aircraft Leasing Group upsizes warehouse facility to US$700M
Kerry Logistics rebrands as KLN; reports profit rise in 2024
WorldACD: Global air cargo rates rise as post-NY market rebounds
SATS partners with Guangtai to innovate ground support technology
United Cargo expands TempControl with Envirotainer Releye® RKN
Jettainer, Air Astana to continue ULD partnership
APAC airlines sustain cargo growth amid growing trade uncertainties
DHL transports 17 endangered Mountain Bongo antelopes from Florida to Kenya
Hong Kong exporters remain positive despite growing trade tensions
Sea-Intel: New carrier alliances launch with record schedule reliability
Tariff turmoil persists, though ocean freight rates continue to decline
UN agencies express grave concern over increased satellite interference
Airbus launches pilot programme to boost SAF adoption
Enhanced Asia connections at Techplata with new ONE services
IATA launches decarbonization body to oversee SAF Registry
Qantas Freight partners with CargoAi to expand digital distribution
Cathay Cargo Terminal earns Asia's first IATA SeMS certification
Air cargo rates and demand see gradual growth
Alaska, Hawaiian Air Cargo launch shared booking across network
Container rates slip amid signs of overcapacity
Cathay reports double-digit cargo growth in February
Qatar Airways Cargo launches TechLift to enhance semiconductor transport
China's SF Airlines expands fleet to 90 freighters
Finnair, DB Schenker partner to reduce GHG emissions for cargo transport
WFS, Kuehne+Nagel partner in Frankfurt for cost-efficient import cargo clearances
Modern Terminals ink cooperation deal with Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group
Saudia Cargo reports surge in date shipments
Jettainer launches updates to customer platform
China, Hong Kong raise concerns over Hutchison Ports deal
China's railway cargo transportation volume up in January-February
Hong Kong Air Cargo names Hakan Bulat as new president
Hong Kong air cargo growth steadies in February
deugro moves oversized equipment for petrochemical project
WorldACD: Flat markets slightly above last year's levels
Frankfurt sees steady cargo traffic in February
Abu Dhabi streamlines export booking process in new partnership
SATS, Vietnam Airlines sign MoU to develop air cargo terminal in Vietnam
Malaysia's Sin-Kung Logistics eyes air cargo with Prima Air acqusition
Kerry Logistics selected by Teva as exclusive 4PL provider in GBA
Global trade set for growth despite U.S. policy shifts – DHL Trade Atlas 2025
Cathay cautious but optimistic on cargo outlook this year following strong 2024
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WINNERS CROWNED AT THE 2023 AFLAS AWARDS IN SINGAPORE
October 5, 2023

SINGAPORE – Leading cargo, logistics and supply chain companies took home 50 awards at the 2023 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards at the JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach on September 28.

 

The awards, hosted and organized annually by Asia Cargo News, recognize leading service providers, including air and shipping lines; airports and seaports; logistics, 3PLs and other associated industry professionals.

 

The nomination and voting process allowed the more than 15,000 readers of Asia Cargo News and e-news subscribers to determine the leading companies in the market and then the winners, making the results the opinion of service users rather than a panel of judges.

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Asia Cargo News laid down the nomination criteria, and following a technical evaluation, the top eight firms in each category appeared on the final ballot.

 

The top four firms in each category made up the final shortlist, with the winners collecting their awards from guest presenters from some of the most prominent players in the Asian freight and logistics industry.

 

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“The industry has once again spoken up, and Asia Cargo News is delighted to be able to announce the winners of the 2023 AFLAS Awards here tonight,” said Asia Cargo News publisher Darren Barton.

 

“The AFLAS Awards are where stakeholders in the cargo and logistics sector come together to celebrate the very best in our industry, and we are glad to be holding this year’s awards in Singapore, seeing old and new friends joining us.”

 

“It is an honour that so many of the winners were able to be here tonight.”

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“The AFLAS Awards give us, and the industry, the opportunity to recognize the top global players in the industry,” said Asia Cargo News managing editor Gregory Glass.

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Written by leading transport and cargo industry journalists, Asia Cargo News is a vital intelligence source for cargo, logistics and supply chain companies in and doing business in Asia. The newspaper includes a range of in-depth features, news and analysis designed to meet the information needs of industry decision-makers.

 

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The Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards 2023 – Winners

 

Best Seaport – Asia

Port of Singapore

 

Best Seaport – Europe

Port of Hamburg

 

Best Seaport – Middle East

Port of Jebel Ali

 

Best Seaport – North America East & Gulf Coasts

Port of Miami

 

Best Seaport – North America West Coast

Port of Long Beach

 

Best Seaport – Oceania

Port of Melbourne

 

Best Global Seaport

Port of Singapore

 

Best Container Terminal – Asia (Over 4m TEUs)

Yantian International Container Terminals

 

Best Container Terminal – Asia (Under 4m TEUs)

Colombo International Container Terminals

 

Best Container Terminal – Europe

PSA Antwerp


Best Global Container Terminal Operator

PSA International

 

Best Airport – Asia (Over 1m tonnes)

Singapore Changi Airport

 

Best Airport – Asia (Under 1m tonnes)

Macau International Airport

 

Best Airport – Europe

Brussels Airport

 

Best Airport – Middle East

Dubai International Airport

 

Best Airport – North America

Miami International Airport

 

Best Airport – Oceania

Sydney Airport

 

Best Global Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

 

Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Asia

SATS

 

Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Global

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal

 

Best Shipping Line – Asia-Africa

Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC)

 

Best Shipping Line – Asia-Europe

COSCO Shipping Lines

 

Best Shipping Line – Intra-Asia

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)

 

Best Shipping Line – Trans-Pacific

Yang Ming Marine

 

Best Shipping Line – Project Cargo

AAL

 

Best Global Shipping Line

CMA CGM

 

Best Air Cargo Carrier – Asia

Singapore Airlines Cargo

 

Best Air Cargo Carrier – Europe

Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo

 

Best Air Cargo Carrier – Middle East

Saudia Cargo

 

Best Air Cargo Carrier – North America

United Cargo

 

Best Air Cargo Carrier – Oceania

Air New Zealand Cargo

 

Best Low-Cost Air Cargo Carrier

Raya Airways

 

Best All-Cargo Airline

Polar Air Cargo

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Air

C.H. Robinson

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Rail

CPKC

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Road

DB Schenker

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Sea

Kerry Logistics

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Express

DHL

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Project Cargo

GEODIS

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Warehousing

DHL Global Forwarding

 

Best Logistics Service Provider – Ecommerce

Cainiao

 

Best 3PL Provider

Kerry Logistics

 

Best Green Seaport

Port of Long Beach

 

Best Green Container Terminal

PSA Singapore Terminals

 

Best Green Airport

Incheon International Airport

 

Best Green Air Cargo Terminal Operator

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal

 

Best Green Shipping Line

Maersk Line

 

Best Green Air Cargo Carrier

Cathay Cargo

 

Best Green Logistics Operator

CEVA

 

Best Educational Course Provider

National University of Singapore – The Logistics Institute Asia Pacific

 

After the event, check out photos from the 2023 AFLAS Awards here

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