Ostend salvation, Fraunhofer IML TAKE TIACA TOP MONORS
The International Air Shipping Association (Tiaca) has presented prizes for winners of the seventh edition of the Air Step Awards, in partnership with Champ Cargosystems. These prizes celebrate innovative curricula and influential initiatives that make the air cargo industry more sustainable and socially responsible.
Two categories were judged: startup/small companies and companies. A committee of seven respected industry leaders and sustainability experts evaluated entries based on their innovation, influence, grandfather and long -term value.
“For everyone who participated, your great innovations are leading air cargo towards a more sustainable future, proving that environmental responsibility and progress in the industry are walking side by side,” said Chris Makdirmot, CEO of Chambers Carguian. Congrats! For all the final contestants, special thanks for the winners of your inspiring solutions. Also, my great thanks for the Tiaaca team to organize these excellent awards, and to help push a meaningful and sustainable change in our industry. “
Corporate Award winner: Ostend Airport
Tiaaca has presented the 2025 corporate sustainability award to Nathan De Valk, Ostend Fruges Airport for the Biodiversity Program-a project that shows how flying and environmental supervision can flourish side by side.
This initiative enhances the vast community participation through partnership with local governments, farmers and bee granules, which provides direct benefits to stakeholders while increasing environmental awareness throughout the region. The program is not only restored and promotes the preservation of wildlife, but also provides residents and visitors an opportunity to directly monitor these efforts – which leads to strengthening public pride in biological diversity and the display of sustainable coexistence between nature and airport operations.
Winner of the startup award/small companies: Fraunhofer Institute for the flow of materials and logistics services (IML)
The Fraunhofer Institute for the flow of materials and logistics (IML) was awarded the first place in the small business category/emerging for its innovative article for the flow of materials and logistics (IML), which guarantees a description. The Fraunhofer Institute for Frame and Logistics (IML) will receive a $ 10,000 cash prize.
The Guds2LOAD system has been granted in the startup finals, which is a smart B2B logistics platform designed to improve pregnancy planning and charging matching, simplifying world trade and reducing the empty space and waste in shipping shipments of $ 2500.
The final candidates offered their projects during the executive summit at Tiaca 2025 in Hong Kong, where the final selection was made through the direct audience vote.
“I want to extend my heart Congrats! For all winners of the sustainability awards for this year-Osten-Bruges, Fraunhofer Institute for materials and logistics (IML) and our distinctive final visas. Each of you embodies the innovation and commitment to create a more sustainable future for air charging. I would also like to thank every institution that has made an introduction. Your passion and hard work helps to form a industry not only more efficient, but also more responsible for our planet and our societies. Tiaaca is proud to champion your efforts and support your continuous progress. Stephen Pullmans, a chair, said Taka
“The creativity and commitment shown by this year are repeating that sustainability is not just a direction – it has become the standard in air cargo,” said Glenn Hughes, General Manager of Tiaca. “We are happy to get to know OstenD Bruges and the Fraunhofer Institute for the flow of logistics materials and services (IML) as well as all the final contestants who put a pace for the future of our industry. I would also like to thank our partners in Champ Cargosystems and the jury’s satire for their construction and dedication.”
The official award ceremony was held at the 2025 Executive Summit in Hong Kong.
