TIACA and HACTL partner to sponsor the Rising Star Award through 2028

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (HACTL) for the TIACA Rising Star Award. HACTL will serve as the official sponsor of this prestigious award through 2028, reinforcing its commitment to supporting emerging talent within the global air cargo industry.

The Rising Star Award celebrates young professionals under the age of 35 who demonstrate excellence, innovation, inspiration and outstanding contributions to the air cargo and logistics community. The next Rising Star will be recognized at the TIACA Executive Summit, June 1-3 in Warsaw, Poland.

“We are delighted to partner with HACTL in fostering the next generation of leaders in air cargo,” said Roos Bakker, Chair of TIACA. “This collaboration highlights the importance of nurturing young talent and supporting innovation that will shape the future of our industry.”

“Nurturing the leaders of the future is vital in any industry. It’s a commitment to ongoing success and that’s why HACTL is delighted to take on the long-term sponsorship of TIACA’s Rising Star Award. For the last half century we have designed, developed and implemented training programmes which enable us to grow our own future management so it is only fitting that we become the sponsor of this award.” stated Michelle Choi, Acting Chief, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (HACTL)

Nominations for the 2026 Rising Star Award are open and will be accepted through April 8, 2026. Industry colleagues and organizations are encouraged to submit nominations that showcase rising professionals making significant impacts across the sector.

“We are deeply grateful to HACTL for their generous and continued support of the association by sponsoring the Rising Star Award for the next three years,” said Glyn Hughes, TIACA Director General. “This long-term partnership reflects a shared commitment to investing in people and ensuring our industry’s future is shaped by talented, passionate professionals. HACTL’s dedication to recognizing and empowering emerging leaders sends a powerful message about the importance of developing the next generation of air cargo leaders.”