Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has reinforced its position as a logistics industry leader by winning a top honour at the 2012 Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards.

The annual awards night, staged this year in Singapore and attended by more than 300 senior executives in the logistics and supply chain industry across Asia - recognise corporations and individuals in the fields of supply chain and logistics.

The Air Cargo Carrier of the Year Award is open to Asian and global air cargo carriers and was presented to Emirates SkyCargo in recognition of the innovative solutions it provides customers after being nominated by readers of Supply Chain Asia and then coming out on top after a final round of voting by a group of independent judges.

'Emirates SkyCargo is honoured to win the Air Cargo Carrier of the Year Award,' said Ram Menen, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo. 'It is very satisfying to be recognised by the industry and testament to Emirates SkyCargo's commitment to surpassing the high standards we have set and providing our customers with world-class service.'