Celebrating Excellence in the Air Cargo Industry 15 October 2015 Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore www.awards.payloadasia.com Celebrating Excellence in the Air Cargo Industry 2015 Award Categories Overall Carrier of the Year Rising Star Carrier of the Year Combination Carrier of the Year Belly Carrier of the Year Low Cost Carrier of the Year Leasing Provider of the Year Charter Operator of the Year Asia Pacific Airport of the Year European Airport of the Year Middle East/Indian Subcontinent Airport of the Year Americas Airport of the Year Ground Handler of the Year Global Express Provider of the Year Regional Express Provider of the Year Global Logistics Provider of the Year Regional Logistics Provider of the Year IT Provider of the Year Charter Broker of the Year GSA/GSSA of the Year Green Award of the Year Corporate Social Responsibility Award X Factor Award Editor’s Choice Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Marketing Award of the Year Media Award of the Year Date: Venue: 15 October 2015 Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore The Payload Asia Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be held in Singapore in 15 October 2015. Organised by Payload Asia and supported by Logistics Insight Asia, the annual Awards is a celebration of excellence, highlighting the air cargo supply chain companies that have excelled in the industry – those that have risen above the challenges through market adeptness, innovative products or superior strategy – to make a positive impact on the market and in their own business. This year’s award follows the innovative step taken last year by Payload Asia in setting the bar even higher for air cargo industry awards by, for the first time in the industry’s history, offering two unique but equally valid views of excellence. In the vein of the entertainment industry’s People’s Choice Awards and the Academy Awards, we present the Customer Choice Awards and the Industry Choice Awards – the first determined by popular online voting and the second through ranking by an esteemed industry panel. “With our first awards programme in the magazine’s nearly three-decades of history in 2012, we set a very high standard for transparency and legitimacy in the air cargo awards field,” said Payload Asia editor, Donald Urquhart. “This year’s awards programme will continue with the innovative dual-track programme successfully introduced last year. That it met with such an overwhelmingly positive response indicates we are clearly on the right track.” “With tighter, more specific eligibility requirements and voting criteria the Payload Asia Awards will continue to offer the most salient and legitimate awards in the industry and this will only further distance our awards from other more commercially oriented awards programmes in the industry,” said Urquhart. Established in 1984, Payload Asia continues to be the respected voice of the air freight industry, offering unparalleled news and analysis of industry developments and trends from across the globe with a keen focus on the Asia-Pacific and India-Middle East regions. Process Nomination and Voting The Payload Asia Awards 2015 recognises excellence in two separate but complementary methods by awarding winners through a dual-track awards programme comprised of: Customer Choice Awards and Industry Choice Awards. The entire nomination, voting and judging process will be divided into the following phases: Nomination Period: 20 April – 05 June 2015 Companies wishing to participate in this event will be nominated by its customers, business partners, Payload Asia readers, or sign up as self-nominated candidates for the relevant awards categories. Each awards category has specific eligibility and assessment criteria and all entries will be submitted via an online entry form. Customer Choice Awards – Online voting period: 20 July – 11 September 2015 The winners in the Customer Choice Awards will be selected by an online transparent and independently audited voting process that represents the views and decisions of customers, business partners and Payload Asia readers. The winners in the Industry Choice Awards will be selected by an international panel of industry-wide experts who will analyse and score the nominations received. A full list of those companies who have been nominated – either through 3rd party nominations or self-nomination – will be submitted to the industry panel for scoring. Importantly, industry experts will not be allowed to judge categories in which they have a direct conflict of interest. For example: A representative from a carrier will not be allowed to judge any carrier-related categories. Independent auditors will vet the voting process and verify the final tally. All participating nominees will undergo an online voting process by customers, business partners, and Payload Asia readers starting from 20 July. During this period, Payload Asia e-Newsletter and awards website (awards.payloadasia.com) will cover the voting process until 11 September 2015. The voting process and final tally is audited by an external accredited entity to ensure integrity, fairness and transparency. Industry Choice Awards – Judging period: 20 July – 11 September 2015 The winners will be selected by an international panel of expert judges, who will analyse and score the nominations received. A full list of those enterprises (nominated either by customers, business partners, readers or themselves) will be submitted to the industry judging panel for analysis and ranking. The voting process and final tally is audited by an external accredited entity to ensure integrity, fairness and transparency. Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner: 15 October 2015 The final winners of Customer Choice Awards and Industry Choice Awards will be announced at the Grand Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner in 15 October 2015 in Singapore which will follow the Payload Asia Conference 2015 earlier in the day. The winners list and post-award coverage will be published in the Dec/Jan 2016 issue of Payload Asia, e-Newsletter, as well as the awards microsite at awards.payloadasia.com. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact your Payload Asia sales rep or Susan Ng, Assistant Sales Director Tel: (65) 6521 9773 HP: (65) 8499 0096 Email: [email protected] Pre-Awards Sponsorship Details Spread the good news. Digital Ad sample Leaderboard (728 x 90 pixels) Horizontal Banner (600 x 60 pixels) Top Banner Position (728 x 90 pixels) Voting will start from 20 July – 11 September Your nomination distinguishes you as exceptional in the field. Promote your nomination by placing an online ad on the voting pages. Publicity for the Payload Asia Awards and other information on the voting process will start via online media including Payload Asia e-Newsletter, website and electronic direct mail on 20 July 2015. Shortlisted nominees will be informed as soon as the nomination list is ready. Button Banner (150 x 150 pixels) ‘Call for Support’ ads, 20 July – 11 September 2015 Package 1 Original rate: S$14,000 Special rate: S$11,500 Includes: • Leaderboard (728 x 90) on the awards microsite • 3 x e-Newsletter (top banner position) Package 2 Original rate: S$8,200 Awards Voting Home Page Awards Voting Page e-Newsletter Special rate: S$6,700 Includes: • Horizontal Banner (600 x 60) on the awards microsite • 3 x e-Newsletter (button) For sponsorship opportunities, please contact your Payload Asia sales rep or Susan Ng, Assistant Sales Director Tel: (65) 6521 9773 HP: (65) 8499 0096 Email: [email protected] Awards Sponsorship Details Payload Asia Awards, 15 October 2015 a) Platinum Sponsorship ………………………….……….....S$ 30,000 Includes: • Acknowledgement on promotional material as “Platinum Sponsor” • A top management representative from the sponsor will be invited to present 3 awards • Sponsor’s logo on house ads, electronic direct mailers, event microsite (with links to sponsor’s home page) and event signage • Sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on the stage backdrop • Corporate slide shows during dinner (the length is limited to 4 mins) • Full page ad in Dec/Jan 2015 – Payload Asia Awards 2014 post-award issue • Banner ad on awards microsite (http://awards.payloadasia.com) • Text Sponsorship on post-award e-Newsletter • 1 table (8 seats) at the Gala Dinner • Dinner Sponsorship b) Gold Sponsorship ……………………………….....………S$ 20,000 Includes: • Acknowledgement on promotional material as “Gold Sponsor” • A top management representative from the sponsor will be invited to present 1 award • Sponsor’s logo on house ads, electronic direct mailers, event microsite (with links to sponsor’s home page) and event signage • Sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on the stage backdrop • Corporate slide shows during dinner (the length is limited to 4 mins) • Banner ad in awards microsite (http://awards.payloadasia.com) • Text sponsorship on post-award e-Newsletter • 1 table (8 seats) at the Gala Dinner c) Cocktail Sponsorship ..………………...................……….S$ 16,000 Includes: • Acknowledgement on promotional material as “Cocktail Sponsor” • Sponsor’s logo on house ads, electronic direct mailers, event microsite (with links to sponsor’s home page) and event signage • Sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on the stage backdrop and onsite signage • Text sponsorship on post-award e-Newsletter • Door gift for all guests (sponsor to provide 200 pieces; subject to approval) • 3 seats at the Gala Dinner *Kindly note that the above price may change due to market conditions For sponsorship opportunities, please contact your Payload Asia sales rep or Susan Ng, Assistant Sales Director Tel: (65) 6521 9773 HP: (65) 8499 0096 Email: [email protected] Post Awards Sponsorship Details Be part of the winner’s circle! MCI (P) 127/07/2014 PPS1220/07/2013(022977) ISSN 2010-4227 Celebrating Excellence The Trade Magazine for the Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regions Vol. 31, No. 1, December-January 2015 Air Charter Service Meaning… Customer Choice Award – Charter Broker of the Year As a technology solution provider, no testimony is more gratifying than the unqualified endorsement of customers as the best in class for three years in a row. We see the award is a celebration of excellence and a true reflection of the difference we have made to the air cargo supply chain industry. years Post-Awards Issue The most important aspect of these awards is that it has the potential to promote innovative thinking and can motivate people to come up with new ideas/offerings. Particularly from a technology point of view, there are so many new innovations popping up around the world almost on a day-to-day basis and to be able to embrace such innovations to either differentiate and hence bring in more business or to automate and reduce costs can tremendously change the way we do business in cargo. Such awards will serve as a motivation for providers and industry players alike to think outside the box and come up with new ideas and innovations. The Air cargo sector is one of the most competitive industries and ever evolving. Companies need to be cost-effective, reliable and faster demands that the players in the industry are committed to be innovative and experiment. Kudos… Booking deadline: 4 Dec 2015 Material deadline: 8 Dec 2015 Within a short span, the Payload Asia Awards has become one of the most sought after industry accolades. The Conference that is held every two years can be classified as one of the best events in the Air Cargo Industry in Southeast Asia. The attendance is really good and the event is organised quite well. – Sankalp Saxena, president and head – Aviation Business Services, IBS Software Virgin Atlantic Cargo Editor’s Choice Award – Marketing Award of the Year Meaning… Celebrating excellence Post-Awards Package Original Rate S$18,800 We believe marketing is all about being memorable, impactful and informative and we apply this approach across everything we touch. We also like to have a little fun along the way, taking care to understand the regional and cultural differences of the audience and country we are speaking to. Our number one objective is to get noticed by standing out from the crowd and to leave our audience wondering ‘What’s Virgin going to do next?’ We are therefore extremely proud to have won this award. Susan Ng, Assistant Sales Director Tel: (65) 6521 9773 HP: (65) 8499 0096 Email: [email protected] Meaning… Meaning… It gives us huge pride to be recognised by our industry peers in such a way and by readers of such an influential publication. And this is the second year in a row that we have won the trophy. Value… It is great that the awards cover such a broad range - there is an accolade for every facet of the air cargo industry. Everyone takes pride in the work they do, but it’s this kind of recognition that means the most. Outlook… It would appear that there will be continued uncertainty in the market going into next year. With the expansion of capacity on less traditional routes and the growth in passenger belly capacity, it means that there is increasing competition for freighters. We are looking for growth in all three of our divisions – cargo aircraft, commercial airliners and executive jets – exceeding what we have achieved this year. – Stephen Fernandez, cargo sales director Asia, Air Charter Service It’s a great honour to have received these recognitions from Payload Asia readers, both for Hactl and Hacis. We are always pleased and proud to come back to Hong Kong and share such news with our staff. We regard these awards as theirs, because they are the ones who keep our business running 24/7/365, and who enable us to maintain our exceptional service standards in the face of all challenges. Value… The nature of the air cargo business means that everyone is so wrapped up in the day-to-day priorities and pressures, that we do not take as much time as we should to recognise and reward exceptional service. Whilst most people do not seek daily praise for doing what they regard as their jobs, we all appreciate this kind of public acknowledgment of our efforts, and it is very motivational. “Hactl is at the heart of the world’s largest cargo hub, so we are a global business. The underlying trends on all major routes seem to be more positive this year, and we expect this to continue into 2015. There are areas of concern such as the continuing debt crisis in the Euro Zone, and the fragility of the US economy, as well as geo-political issues that are not yet fully played out. But there are positives too, such as falling oil prices that will eventually help freighter operations. So, overall, we are cautiously optimistic and have budgeted accordingly. Outlook… The biggest concern must be the unsustainably low freight rates which are sapping the industry of necessary investment in people and infrastructure. The industry is under constant pressure to deliver an improved product, but the rates currently being paid do not support this. We need to regain our confidence in air cargo’s essential role in global trade and find ways to secure commensurate remuneration. – Mark Whitehead, chief executive of Hactl Kale Logistics Solutions Industry Choice Award – IT Provider of the Year Meaning… We are very pleased to accept this global recognition, especially coming from Payload Asia Awards that are conducted on a global scale. In past few years, we have successfully developed and deployed IT solutions mapped to the needs of a Global Logistics business. At Kale, we are working very closely with all prominent industry associations in bridging the technology gaps in the supply chain. Our vision of unifying the global supply chain on a single unified platform is fast shaping up and such global recognitions alongside our expanding global clientele are a testimony that we deliver world class IT systems. – Amar More, SVP Kale Logistics – Karen Kerslake, head of Marketing & PR, Virgin Atlantic Cargo PAYLOAD ASIA | December-January 2015 30 32 Intra-Asia growth altering networks: AAPA Historic WTO accord lauded by logistic sector Celebrating Excellence www.payloadasia.com Celebrating Excellence Crane Worldwide Logistics Leipzig/Halle Airport Industry Choice Award – European Airport of the Year Customer Choice Award – Global Freight Forwarder of the Year Meaning… Meaning… Asia is one of the most important target markets when it comes to the development of our international cargo network. Over the last couple of years we built up a unique international cooperation network which includes four Asian airports. We are jointly working on the expansion of existing air freight routes and the development of new ones. The Payload Asia Award therefore is a very special recognition for our achievements in that region. Crane Worldwide Logistics is delighted to be recognised as the customer’s choice for Global Freight Forwarder of the Year, it is a huge accomplishment for us. To know that the decision was voted on by our peers and our clients makes this award even more prestigious. People have taken time out to vote for us online recognising that that we provide high-touch, high-quality, high-service supply chain solutions and for that we are very grateful. Value… We very much appreciate the prize, especially since it was awarded to us by a panel of representatives from across the industry and assessed via a transparent point-based system. The award reflects the ongoing positive development of Leipzig/Halle Airport which has been growing significantly for ten years in a row now in terms of cargo volumes. In November, we achieved a tonnage growth of seven per cent year-on-year and therefore performed clearly above average. In general, award ceremonies like this call attention to emerging companies and outstanding developments in the industry which might inspire relevant people to initiate further business development activities. Outlook… For sponsorship opportunities, please contact your Payload Asia sales rep or Hong Kong Air Cargo Services Ltd (Hacis) Customer Choice Award – Regional Logistics Provider of the Year Outlook… Includes: • 2pp ‘Congrats’ ad in print magazine • Button banner on post-award e-Newsletter • Button banner on microsite Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) Customer Choice Award – Ground Handler of the Year Value… Details of our 2015 winners will be published in the Dec-Jan 2016 issue. Special Rate S$16,000 Celebrating Excellence IBS Software Customer Choice Award – IT Provider of the Year As the global air cargo sector continuously shows healthy growth rates, I am quite confident that this overall trend will sustain at the beginning of next year. However, as Germany’s largest express hub and Europe’s number five cargo airport we will for sure benefit from the ongoing solid development in the Asia Pacific region. In contrast to many other European airports, we offer growth potential in the medium and long term perspective. In addition, I see potential in further increasing our activities within niche markets such as freight charter traffic and the handling of heavy-duty and oversized shipments, large animals and perishables. SATS – Markus Kopp, CEO Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding Industry Choice Award – Ground Handler of the Year Meaning… Value… SATS is honoured to be recognised by the international panel of airfreight industry experts. The Award is a testament to SATS’ high service standards, comprehensive range of services, and our continual pursuit of innovation and productivity improvements. It also serves as an acknowledgement of our staff ’s hard work and commitment. We will continue to focus on exceeding customer expectations everyday, and create new and innovative service offerings. The Payload Asia Awards seek to recognise companies for their hard work and innovative solutions, and also honour successes of the air cargo industry. For SATS, this nod from the panel of experts serves as a form of differentiation for us and highlights the service excellence and value-added solutions that we bring to our customers. Outlook… SATS’ operating landscape remains challenging given the ongoing pressures in regional aviation and rising manpower costs and we expect near-term regional aviation growth to be muted. We will continue to invest in our state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive suite of services and new technologies, to improve economies of scale and enhance connectivity for our customers. – Ronald Yeo, senior VP, Cargo Services, SATS Value… We believe that Payload Asia is a leading source of information for the air cargo sector in Asia Pacific and is widely read by our suppliers, customers and colleagues. The opportunity to speak with our peers about how they are reacting to a changing market and how we can continue to challenge the norm of the air cargo sector has been invaluable to us. As Crane Worldwide Logistics is a relative newcomer to the industry, it is important for us to share our capabilities with a wider audience, we have offices throughout the Asia-Pacific region and we are looking forward to making new acquaintances thanks to the recognition that Crane Worldwide Logistics was voted as Global freight forwarder of the Year 2014. It is key that the industry professionals in the region continue to network and collaborate and improve the air freight sector and the Payload Asia Awards is a good platform to bring us altogether. Outlook… The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Industry Forecast 2014-2018 shows that international freight volumes are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1 per cent over the next five years. Congestion at sea ports places additional complexity to ocean freight operations and we often see customers revert to airfreight transportation as a ‘back up’ plan. At Crane Worldwide we strive to assist our customers overcome these day to day challenges of their supply chain operations. We believe that ‘bigger isn’t better’ and have clear communication channels in place to be reactive to unforeseen circumstances that our customers may face. In Asia-Pacific, we have seen capacity issues, troublesome peak seasons and natural disasters that have halted entire supply chains. Asia Pacific encompasses 40 per cent of the market share in the airfreight sector and in 2015, Crane Worldwide logistics will continue to provide flexible solutions to our customers in the region. We look forward to continued growth in the region yet key to us is to continue to provide a personal touch to our customers. Kudos… We are thankful to the Payload Asia group for putting on such a great event where we could all come together and recognise the best in the industry, collaborate, share experience and continue to grow the air cargo sector in the region. China Southern Cargo – Chad Taylor, regional VP Asia-Pacific, Crane Worldwide Logistics Editor’s Choice – Media Award Meaning… China Southern Cargo received the award ‘Combination Carrier of the Year’ from Payload Asia in 2012 and won the ‘Media Award of the Year’ in 2014, which reflect that China Southern Cargo’s strength and continuous efforts have won the recognition from the industry and media in the world. Those awards inspire us to continue our efforts in our product and service improvement. Value… Payload Asia is one of the well-known media in air cargo industry. The awards given by Payload Asia not only have helped the industry to recognise those players which have outstanding performance, but also raised the attention from the industry to the overall development tendency, at the same time serving as a platform for benchmarking and learning from each others, thus pushing the industry to move forward to a higher level. Outlook… We believe that global air cargo market will grow faster in 2015 than it is in 2014. With the recovery in the US, economy in EU stabilising and the structural transformation of Chinese economy, global trade will continue the upward trend in 2015. At the same time, the oil price in 2015 is expected to be lower, which means that the operation costs of airlines will go down and profitability may improve. – Gong Weiguo, VP of China Southern Airlines Cargo Department 36 PAYLOAD ASIA | December-January 2015 38 PAYLOAD ASIA | December-January 2015 PAYLOAD ASIA | December-January 2015
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