TIACA announces AAT and Alpha augmented services win the 2024 Sustainability Awards

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the sixth 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 5 industry leaders, Chris McDermott, CHAMP Cargosystems; Liana Coyne, Coyne Airways; Andrea Tang, FIATA; Patricia Varela, IATA; and Ariaen Zimmerman, are all sustainability champions and evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, ease of implementation, innovation and the wow factor.

The Jury selected the overall corporate winner as well as the three Start-Up / Small Business category finalists.

"This year's Sustainability Awards have been such a pleasure to adjudicate, and I'm impressed by the innovation demonstrated in all submissions. All entrants and finalists should be commended for presenting truly fantastic solutions which hold tremendous opportunity for the air cargo industry. I'd like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to AAT who won the Corporate category, and Alpha Augmented Services who won the Startup/Small Business category. I'd also like to thank my fellow jurors for their efforts in deliberation, and all who attended the awards ceremony to show solidarity for the cause." said Chris McDermott, CEO CHAMP Cargosystems.

After the independent results were tabulated TIACA is pleased to announce the winner in the corporate category is AAT for its deployment of autonomous electric tractors in air cargo terminal operations.

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 presented their initiative during the Air Cargo Forum where the live audience selected the ultimate winner.

Alpha Augmented Services has won the Start-up/Small Business award for the 2024 edition of the Sustainability Awards and will receive a cash prize of USD 10,000.

CargoClub and ReverseMi are the runners up for the 2024 Sustainability Awards and will be receiving USD 2,500 each.

• ALPHA Augmented Services AG … Reduction of cost, waste and CO2 emissions
• CargoClub… Development of a loyalty program for Air Cargo to incentivize the use of Sustainable Fuels
• ReverseMi Logistics Network … Global Logistics Network supporting, Sustainable Logistics, Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, and the reduction Carbon Footprint

“Every year our industry submits so many innovative applications for the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards. The industry truly has taken this challenge to heart and is seeking unique ways to make air cargo more sustainable. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) for being selected as the overall Corporate Winner and Alpha Augmented Services as the Start-up/Small Business winner.” Glyn Hughes Director General

“I would like to also congratulate everyone that submitted an application this year for doing their part and developing projects that will continue to push us toward a sustainable future. We look forward to seeing what submissions are received in 2025.” Stated Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair

The official awards ceremony was held during the Air Cargo Forum in Miami, November 2024.