The AFLAS awards aims to recognise service providers which have demonstrated outstanding performance in various aspects. The nomination and assessment system of the award involved a voting process by more than 15,000 readers of Asia Cargo News, making the award results a reflection of the opinion of service users.

This year, OOCL won its award among its industry peers for outperformance in customers-oriented services and solutions, comprehensive service network, competitive freight rates and effective and easy-to use IT systems.

Said OOCL trades director Raymond Fung: "In the intra-Asia trade, we have experienced significant disruptions caused by port congestion in many parts of the region, as well as the ripple effects of congestion and disruption elsewhere across the world, making it particularly meaningful for us to receive this award this year.

"We are glad that the efforts of our colleagues are being recognised. On behalf of OOCL, I would like to thank our customers for their long-term support. We will continue to do our best to maintain our high operating and services standards in the future," he said on accepting the award.