{
  "id": 17007618,
  "title": "Transport Expo Asia Hosts inaugural 2026 TXA awards ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/transport-expo-asia-hosts-inaugural-2026-txa-awards-ceremony",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T04:35:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/transport-expo-asia-hosts-inaugural-2026-txa-awards-ceremony-163916.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Transport Expo Asia, a global event featuring Land, Rail, Aviation, Maritime, and Logistics sectors, hosted its inaugural TXA Awards ceremony on October 22, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur. The event, organized by Alpine Integrated Solution and supported by the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, brought together 410 companies from 23 nations. The awards, curated by The IBR Asia Group, recognized outstanding contributions in various transport sectors.\n\nSwift Haulage Berhad was honored as the Best Logistics Operator, accepted by their CEO Loo Yong Hui. Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Johor Port Authority, received the Best Port Operator award, accepted by CEO Mark William Hardiman. MTT Shipping and Logistics Berhad was named Best Shipping Operator, accepted by CEO Ooi Lean Hin. Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd received the Best Land Operator award, accepted by CEO Datin Noormah Mohd Noor. Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) was awarded for Excellence in Road Safety Solutions, accepted by Head of Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation Division Dr. Azlan Darus. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd was recognized for Engineering Excellence in Transport, accepted by CEO Dato Sri Darwis Abdul Razak. Railway Assets Corporation was awarded for Sustainable Transport Initiative of the Year, accepted by CEO Dato Azhar Ahmad. Penang Port Commission received the Transport Innovator of the Year award, accepted by General Manager Dato V. Vijayaindiaran. Lastly, Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd was acknowledged as Minister's Laureate for National Transport Leadership, accepted by CEO Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Transport Malaysia and Alpine Integrated Solution host the inaugural Transport Expo Asia Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur recognising key transport sector winners",
  "key_points": [
    "Transport Expo Asia held inaugural TXA Awards ceremony on October 22, 2026",
    "410 companies from 23 nations participated in the event",
    "Awards recognized outstanding contributions in transport sectors"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The introduction of these industry awards formalizes recognition for excellence across the multi-modal transport sectors, establishing a new benchmark for leadership and innovation within the regional logistics landscape.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}