From left to right: Brandon Fried, Executive Director, AfA; Vaughn Moore, Chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics, and recipient of this year's Jim Foster Memorial Award; and Kirk McCann, AfA Board Chairman and Vice President of Domestic Product at Scan Global Logistics.
The winners have been revealed following a record-breaking AirCargo Conference last month that welcomed more than 900 delegates
Washington, D.C., USA, Monday, March 4th, 2024: The Airforwarders Association (AfA), a diverse coalition representing 250 logistics companies dedicated to moving cargo quickly and efficiently throughout the supply chain, has revealed the winners of its 2024 Industry Awards.
Since 1991, the Industry Awards have celebrated the achievements of AfA member organizations and honored their contributions to the international forwarding community.
Winners are selected by AfA members based on outstanding achievement in service quality, performance, and overall value.
The AfA honored this year’s winners during the annual AirCargo Conference, which welcomed more than 900 delegates when it took place from February 11-13 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
The 2024 winners include:
During the event, the Association also presented its prestigious Jim Foster Memorial Award to Vaughn Moore, Chairman and CEO of AIT Worldwide Logistics.
The Award, named after the founder of the AfA, honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry, organization, and membership.
Vaughn, who has over three decades of experience in the logistics industry, became an owner of AIT in 2012 after leading his team of Executive Vice Presidents in a successful leveraged buyout of the company.
His diverse background includes extensive sales, public speaking, recruitment, and management experience.
Brandon Fried, Executive Director, AfA, said: “We could not think of a more deserving person than Vaughn for this year’s Jim Foster Memorial Award, as he clearly embodies the commitment and spirit in our mission to move the industry ahead for logistics professionals.
“We are pleased to celebrate the enthusiasm, wisdom, and unflagging support Vaughn has brought to the AfA community with this Award.”
For more information on becoming a member of the AfA, go to airforwarders.org/
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About the Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) represents hundreds of U.S companies dedicated to moving cargo through the supply chain on all modes of transport.
AfA has been supporting member companies of all sizes for 35 years, acting as the voice of the industry and lobbying legislators to help drive sustainable practices and ensure resilient, safe, secure supply chains.
As an alliance of indirect air carriers, cargo airlines and related businesses operating across the global transportation community, we represent member companies dedicated to moving air cargo through the supply chain.
Our members include not only air forwarders, but truckers, airlines, warehouse operators and businesses delivering a range of supporting services including technology, training, compliance, insurance and legal, just to name a few industries.
From campaigning for better national infrastructure to opening discussions about carbon reductions and digitilization – AfA has promoted hundreds of its members and streamlined business models to continue the growing industry.
More information at airforwarders.org/