The competition, which has been recognised by the United Nations as a voluntary commitment under the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), brought together 113 teams from 24 countries to tackle real-world supply chain challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UCL team, P & A Strategy, included current BSc Science and Engineering for Social change student Anna Prayoonthamrongthiti, Peerawut Ngamlamiad, Poonnat Suiwatana and Patthida Kanchanapa. Their project focused on improving agricultural logistics in Ethiopia through the development of a multi-purpose hub and a pooled digital market platform, designed to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability.
Their proposal stood out among a highly competitive international field, securing:
- Gold Award – Overall Winner
- 1st Place – Europe (Regional Category)
The team’s success reflects both the strength of interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of integrating sustainability, engineering, and economic considerations in addressing complex global challenges.
Reflecting on the experience, Anna said:
This experience deepened my understanding of how supply chains shape both business performance and daily life. Even incremental improvements in this area have the potential to create meaningful and wide‑ranging impact on many lives. I especially valued working in an interdisciplinary context by integrating engineering principles with sustainability considerations as well as financial viability. This approach enabled me to develop a holistic solution to a real‑world supply chain challenge.
The team recently travelled to Geneva to receive their award at the FIATA Conference, where they joined other global participants in celebrating innovation in sustainable transport and logistics.
You can hear more about their experience in this short video!
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