Source: TIACA

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with one of the leading industry IT solution providers CHAMP Cargosystems.  The Awards aim to recognize outstanding businesses and industry initiatives seeking to make air cargo more sustainable.  There were two categories being judged, one for Start-Up/Small Business and the second for Corporate and established businesses. 

The jury, comprised of 7 industry leaders and sustainability champions include Chris McDermott, CHAMP Cargosystems; Liana Coyne, Coyne Airways; Andrea Tang, FIATA, Ariaen Zimmerman, , Celine Hourcade, SATS, Ltd; Aga Kwolek, South Pole and Patricia Varela, IATA. Jury members evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, ease of implementation, innovation and the wow factor.

Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP ‘We were greatly impressed by the range and standard of this year’s submissions. It is very encouraging to see such a high level of innovation and investment, demonstrating a strong commitment to making our industry more sustainable. A core part of CHAMP’s mission is to drive efficiency across the supply chain through technology and innovation, always with consideration for our carbon footprint. We’re delighted to be part of this pivotal initiative with TIACA.”

The Start-Up and Small Business category recognizes and encourages young growing businesses as well as small businesses building their presence in the air cargo industry and contributing to its sustainability transformation.  The jury selected three organizations as finalists in this category and each will be invited to present at the global Air Cargo Forum where the live audience will decide the ultimate winner in this category by voting on the presentations they see.

The winner will receive a USD 10,000 cash prize with the two runners up receiving USD 2,500 each.

After the results were tabulated, the jury selected these three entries as the finalists based on the judgment criteria;

  • Bioaqualife for their bioWrap … reduction of plastic recycling claims and fraud reducing microplastics
  • Fraunhofer Institute for their Digital Testbed Air Cargo (DTAC) … Digitalization and Automation of Air Cargo Processes
  • Goods2Load … Connecting Global Trade Through a Smart B2B Logistics Platform

“We are so pleased to see the response from the air cargo community as they work toward a sustainable future. This year, we received an impressive range of unique submissions—it’s a true reflection of the ingenuity and innovation our industry is capable of when focused on solving real-world challenges.  I am excited to see who the ultimate winner will be.” Said Glyn Hughes, Director General TIACA

“Our three finalists—bioaqualife, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) and Goods2Load—represent some of the best thinking in sustainable air cargo solutions today. The competition is strong, and we’re excited to see their presentations live during the Executive Summit 2025 next month. “stated Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair.

An awards ceremony will be conducted during the upcoming Executive Summit 2025 being held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025 where we will present awards to the Corporate and Start-up/Small Business winner as well as the two runners-up.

More information on the TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Award webpage.