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SAA Cargo scoops Air Cargo Brand of the Year in Africa Award

South African Airways Cargo has won an International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo in the category Air Cargo Brand of the Year in Africa.

This award forms part of the International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo presented at a Gala Awards ceremony held in Rivonia, Johannesburg. The award is recognition for awareness and trust in the SAA Cargo brand based on its products and services. It demonstrates service reliability and is a confirmation that it is top of mind to airfreight users in Africa and those doing business with Africa.

The awards organised by STAT Times, the flagship publication of STAT Trade Media Group, an international multimodal transport media house based in India takes place every two years. The company has been recognising and awarding excellence in the air cargo industry since 2006, placing special emphasis on excellence in performance by air cargo operators.

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The award recipients were decided on by the worldwide readers of STAT Trade Times via two online polls. Readers consist of the cargo community, including airlines, shippers, and freight forwarders.

Tleli Makhetha, SAA Cargo’s GM said: “We are proud and honoured to be recognised as a leading Air Cargo Brand in Africa in this prestigious award, more so because it is recognition from the airfreight industry. We remain committed to serve their needs and provide a consistent and reliable service.”

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