Awards
Has the summer of sport whetted your own appetite for success? Now is the time to sit down and write your submission to the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 and seek recognition for the great work your teams are doing day in and day out In search of top teams
reached a conclusion in the past 12 months? SEA FREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR – sponsored Port Express Ocean shipping has experienced numerous disruptions to routes, schedules and cost over the past year. If you have used ocean services either as a stand-alone service or as part of a multimodal shipment, how have you managed customer expectation? STAFF DEVELOPMENT – sponsored by Albacore In this category the judges want to understand how you encourage and develop all personnel to “be their best” and contribute to the success and direction of your business. SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS & THE ENVIRONMENT – sponsored by American Airlines Cargo As businesses grapple with a dictionary of new terms around the measurement and reporting for transport emissions, freight forwarders are being asked to collate a range of data for their clients and monitor their own energy consumption. VALUE-ADDED LOGISTICS SERVICES – sponsored by Menzies LLP In this new category the judges will be looking at the way the modern freight forwarder works alongside its customer to manage the supply chain by offering value-added services that complete the logistics jigsaw and enhance the customer experience, leaving the nitty-gritty of logistics in safe hands. Individuals Once again, the popular APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR (sponsor to be confirmed) and YOUNG FREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo) categories are open to individuals employed by BIFA Member companies. How to enter For further information on all categories and our tips for perfecting your entries, go to https://awards.bifa.org/. Closing date for submissions is Wednesday 8 October.
A s any sportsperson knows, success doesn’t happen overnight and whether the ultimate result is what you had hoped for or not, the hard work and preparation will always pay dividends in the long-term. If you don’t put yourself out there and have a go, you don’t stand a chance – hold your head up proudly and do your best. With a great foundation and a bit of luck, you may come out on top. The same is true for Members considering entering the 2025 awards competition – if you don’t tell us all about the great work that you have completed over the past year then we have nothing to judge. Take a step back, think about what you have achieved and prepare to bask in the glory at the awards ceremony. What’s your story? For 2025 there have been some changes to the categories which should cover all aspects of your business. Entries are invited to: AIR FREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR – sponsored by IAG Cargo In this category the judges are looking for your case studies involving the movement of goods by air or air/sea services and the challenges that you have encountered to get the shipment to destination. CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE SERVICES – sponsored by CNS This brand-new category recognises that Customs compliance has burgeoned in complexity over recent years and freight forwarders have been at the forefront of innovation to simplify the processes and ensure a smooth flow of freight through the border.
EUROPEAN LOGISTICS FORWARDER OF THE YEAR
– sponsored by TT Club This category is for freight forwarders using road, short-sea or rail services to provide logistics solutions to and from Europe. What have you done to ensure continuation of service and customer compliance with new procedures? EXTRA MILE – sponsored by Descartes Can you provide a specific example of ‘innovation’ and/or ‘customer care’ exceeding the customer’s expectations in relation to international shipments by any mode of transport? PROJECT FORWARDING – sponsorship available The successful handling of a major project shipment requires much planning and a multi-disciplinary team. Have you completed an out- of-gauge project or coordinated a complex movement that has
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