TIACA Announces that CHAMP Cargosystems Continues Their Support of the Sustainability Awards and Officially Opens the Application Period
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Miami, March 10, 2025
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that CHAMP Cargosystems will remain the exclusive sponsor of the Sustainability Awards through 2029 and the opening of the Sustainability Award Application period.
The TIACA Sustainability Award recognizes outstanding initiatives that promote sustainable practices, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to a greener future for the industry. Companies, organizations, and individuals across the air cargo supply chain are invited to submit their applications showcasing sustainability-driven projects, technologies, or best practices.
“We are thrilled to have CHAMP Cargosystems continue their support of the annual Sustainability awards. This continued partnership underscores our strong commitment to driving environmental responsibility and innovation within our industry.” Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair
Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP Cargosystems comments “It’s a pleasure to continue our sponsorship of the TIACA Sustainability Awards, an initiative we have supported for over six years. Forging a sustainable future for air cargo is a crucial priority that can only be achieved through shared values, strong partnerships, and continuous innovation. We look forward to seeing this year’s entries and creating a more sustainable air cargo industry.”
The application period is officially open, and interested participants are encouraged to apply by April 30th. A panel of industry experts will evaluate entries based on impact, scalability, and innovation, with the winner being announced at TIACA’s Executive Summit, June 24-26 in Hong Kong.
Two categories of leadership in sustainability will be awarded, the Corporate Prize and the Start-Up and Small Business Prize.
The Corporate Prize will recognize an established corporation, an international organization or a scholar with a long-standing presence in the cargo community.
The Start-Up and Small Business Prize will recognize and encourage young growing as well as small businesses building their presence in the air cargo industry, additionally this category awards a generous financial prize:
- Winner: USD 10’000
- Two runners-up: USD 2’500 each
While the Corporate Prize is focused on recognition and support; we want to specifically recognize and support The Start-Up and Small Business finalists that may need the financial support to get things up and running with a cash prize.
“The continued cooperation between TIACA and CHAMP Cargosystems shows a strong commitment to a sustainable air cargo industry. We look forward to seeing the innovations that the industry is working on that will impact our industry and push us toward a more sustainable future.” Glyn Hughes, TIACA Director General
More information on the TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Award webpage.
For further information please contact:
Rachael Negron
[email protected]
+1 786 265 7011
Notes to editors:
TIACA is The International Air Cargo Association, based in Miami, Florida. TIACA is the unique international not-for-profit association representing and uniting all parts of the air cargo industry: shippers, forwarders, ground handlers, airports, airlines, manufacturers, IT providers. TIACA members are traditional players and new entrants, small, medium, and large companies with regional and global reach.
TIACA’s vision is a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry that embraces modern technologies and practices to sustainably and fairly serve trade and social development worldwide.
TIACA’s mission is to support, lead and unite the industry to achieve that vision; promote and encourage business, social, and technological innovation; protect the interests of its members with one voice on common interests; disseminate and enhance knowledge amongst members and the air cargo industry.
For more details visit www.tiaca.org. For regular updates, follow www.twitter.com/tiacaorg.
About CHAMP Cargosystems:
CHAMP Cargosystems provides the most comprehensive range of intergrated IT solutions and distribution services for the air cargo transport chain. The portfolio spans core management systems, messaging services, and eCargo solutions. These include applications to meet customs and security requirements, quality optimization as well as e-freight and mobility needs. The products and services are well known under the Cargospot and Traxon brands.
The company serves over 200 airlines and GSAs, and links these with some 3,000 forwarders and GHAs worldwide. CHAMP’s solutions help its customers and their clients adapt to critical and continuous changes in air transport logistics to meet global trade demands.
CHAMP Cargosystems is headquartered in Luxembourg and operates offices in London, Zurich, Frankfurt, Manila, Singapore and Atlanta.
For further information, please see: www.champ.aero
Press Contact: Manuela Carvalho, [email protected], +44 7703 721368