The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has scooped the African Cargo Airport of the year award at the STAT Trade Times International Awards fo
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has scooped the African Cargo Airport of the year award at the STAT Trade Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. The airport beat other prominent airports including Cape Town International Airport in South Africa and the Mohammed V International Airport in Morocco.
The STAT Trade Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo is one of the most prestigious awards in the air cargo industry, recognising excellence in air cargo services, logistics, and transportation worldwide. The airport officials were presented with a trophy and a certificate to celebrate the achievement.
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The award recognizes JKIA’s exceptional performance in cargo infrastructure, systems, and services and its commitment to excellence in air transport services. KAA has in recent years invested heavily in infrastructure and systems at JKIA through Public Private Partnerships (PPP), positioning it as a preferred airport for handling perishables, pharmaceuticals, horticulture, and live animals.
“We are extremely proud to receive this prestigious award, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at JKIA. This achievement is a reflection of our commitment to providing world-class cargo infrastructure, systems, and services, and we are honoured to be recognised as a top-performing cargo airport in Africa,” Kenya Airports Authority managing director Alex Gitari said.