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HACTL Wins TIACA Sustainability Award

May 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

HACTL wins TIACA sustainability award for recycled cargo film.
Project reduces reliance on virgin plastics and supports circularity.
Initiative could divert 700 tonnes of plastic waste annually.
Solution meets aviation-grade operational and mechanical requirements.

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Strategic Implications

This award may signal a growing industry focus on sustainability and reducing plastic waste. HACTL's initiative suggests a scalable model for circularity in air cargo operations, which could inspire broader adoption across the global logistics sector.

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What Happened

Air Cargo Industry Recognizes Innovative Recycling Solution

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced the winner of the Eighth edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards. Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, LTD (HACTL) took the top prize in the Corporate Category for its project, ‘Redefining Cargo Packaging Through Circular Materials,’ which addresses single-use plastic waste streams through the development of aviation-grade polyethylene cargo films made from post-consumer recycled materials. The project has the potential to divert approximately 700 tonnes of plastic waste annually from landfill and reduce lifecycle carbon emissions. This achievement was first reported by AeroTime.

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