The air cargo industry attending transport logistic/Air Cargo China gathered last night at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai in Pudong for the Air Cargo Week world Air Cargo Awards 2008, designed to celebrate excellence and achievement in the global air cargo industry.
After enjoying a champagne reception (sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo), the guests were entertained by live music from Australian group Flight, especially flown in for the evening by flagcarrier Qantas, and a sumptuous banquet meal.
But the highlight of the evening was the announcement of the winners of the 10 prestigious awards available on the night, the trophies handed over by the very important sponsors of each. The winners were:
Air Cargo Industry Training and People Development Award 2008 IATA
Air Cargo Charter Broker of the Year 2008 Chapman Freeborn Airmarketing
Air Cargo General Sales Agent of the Year 2008 Air Logistics Group
Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year 2008 Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL)
Air Cargo Customer Care of the Year Award 2008 Emirates SkyCargo
Airport of the Year Award 2008 Dubai International Airport
Information Technology for the Air Cargo Industry 2008 Traxon
Airfreight Forwarding of the Year 2008 DB Schenker
International Express Operator of the Year 2008 DHL Express
Cargo Airline of the Year 2008 Virgin Atlantic Cargo
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