Awards
Ocean Services: Left, Adam Dawson of sponsor Port Express; Centre, Tom Reid, Denholm Good Logistics
Extra Mile: Left, Howard Marsh of sponsor Descartes; Centre, Kallum Windust and Kristi Mitchell, United Worldwide Logistics
European Logistics: Left, Joshua Finch of sponsor TT Club; Centre, Rebecca Sanderson, Cargo Overseas
Young Freight Forwarder of the Year: Left, Sam Camphion of sponsor Virgin Atlantic Cargo; Centre, Charlie Griffiths of NNR UK Ltd (Highly Commended)
Young Freight Forwarder of the Year: Left, Sam Camphion of sponsor Virgin Atlantic Cargo; Centre, Thomas Bedöcs, DHL
Apprentice of the Year: Left, Sophie Said of sponsor Menzies LLP; Centre, Joseph Freestone of Woodland Group
the transformative impact of using ocean services, which significantly reduced costs and carbon emissions (76% reduction) while ensuring a more reliable and sustainable supply chain for the customer. Individual winners Midway through the winner announcements, the focus turned to the two individual categories with guests encouraged to celebrate the achievements of those with bright futures ahead. Sophie Said of Menzies LLP, sponsor of the hotly contested Apprentice of the Year Award, announced Woodland Group apprentice Joseph Freestone as the winner. Joseph overcame a diagnosis of severe dyslexia to successfully complete two apprenticeships, one in freight forwarding, and a second in team leadership and supervision. He is making a significant impact at Woodland, impressing the judges with his extensive knowledge of the logistics sector and complex Customs procedures. His confidence has notably increased through his apprenticeship experiences, and he undoubtedly has a promising future in the logistics industry. In a second success of the day for DHL Global Forwarding, Thomas Bedöcs lifted the Young Freight Forwarder of the Year trophy, presented by Sam Camphion of Virgin Atlantic Cargo. Thomas joined the DHL graduate programme in 2022, gaining experience in multiple departments as well as having the opportunity to run key projects. He is the current BIFA Young Forwarder Network Heathrow chair and has recently taken a full-time job with DHL motorsport. Driver safety The issue of driver safety is universal, and once again Transaid CEO Caroline Barber addressed the gathered guests about the charity’s efforts to improve driver training and safety in sub-Saharan Africa. This year’s
raffle, with prizes donated by Woodland Group, London Freight Club, OIA Global, Simpex and BIFA, raised £4,894.40, a record for the event. Caroline also introduced the 2025 Transaid cycle challenge from Cork to Dublin. Taking place in September this year, anyone interested in registering should visit www.transaid.org/ events-challenges/ cork-to-dublin/ for more information. Thank you! BIFA would like to thank the category sponsors (listed above) and the ceremony sponsors that contribute to the running of the event: ASM (UK) Ltd; CNS; Elite Global Logistics Network; Maersk; MCP plc; Simpex; and Woodland Group. Re-live the ceremony BIFAlink TV presenters Natalie Pitts and Brooke Neilson captured the excitement of the day and invite you to re-live the ceremony by viewing the showreel on the BIFAlink TV YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@BIFALink_TV where you will also find full ceremony videos of the presentations. To view the full photo gallery of the Awards ceremony visit: https://clientgallery.philippagedge.com/bifaawards2025/ Select: Guest, enter your email address and password: Brewery2025 PIN (required if downloading images): 1685 Missed out this time? The competition for the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 will launch in mid-June and the judges look forward to another batch of fantastic entries to review. Being a finalist or winner propels your company to the forefront of the industry, with extensive media coverage – don’t miss out on the opportunity to see your company name in lights this time next year.
Caroline Barber, CEO Transaid, outlines the charity’s work in sub-Saharan Africa
“ The competition for the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 will launch in mid-June
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