BIFA Awards
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Peter Boyd, DHL Global Forwarding (UK); Joseph Duffy, Metro Shipping; and Joseph Findlay, DHL Global Forwarding (UK). Congratulations BIFA would like to thank all those Members that took the time to enter the 2025 Freight Service Awards and to congratulate the winners. The expert input to the judging and the time given by the sponsors is also acknowledged. Transaid Before the ceremony closed, in a move not unfamiliar to him, Steve Backshall plunged his hand into the unknown to draw the lucky winners of the Transaid raffle. The generosity of Members saw £4,500 raised for road safety and healthcare initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. BIFA TV Following the success of the BIFA TV pop-up studio last year, Natalie Pitts and Brooke Neilson returned to the event to capture the thoughts of sponsors, finalists, guests and winners. You can view the resulting showreel on the BIFA TV You Tube channel. Sponsors Supporting the ceremony were ASM (UK) (contribution to host), MCP PLC (finalist certificates), Seetec (logo board), Simpex (tickets), Transportify (ceremony programme) and Woodland Group (winners trophies). 2026 If you missed out on the 2025 competition, make sure that you look out for the launch of the 2026 competition in the summer. Update your communications preferences on your member portal to ensure that you receive news of the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2026 and other events throughout the year.
freight forwarding was a natural progression for Josh. Having worked hard to master the basics, apply his education to real-world situations and continuously build on his customer relationships, Josh was offered the opportunity to locate to Chicago for two months giving him new experiences and understanding of working practices. Since his return to the UK, Josh has taken on more new responsibilities and is ambitious for the future. The final award of the day, Apprentice of the Year , was reserved for new sponsor World Insurance Services Inc represented by Angus Galbraith who had interviewed each of the six finalists. Declaring Veronika Litterova (Avocet Clearance) as the winner to a very excited room, Angus stated that the six finalists in the competition were impressive and their passion for the industry was evident. Veronika made a really strong impression on her employer when joining the logistics industry straight out of university. She speaks four languages, including a bit of Mandarin, which has been a great asset when dealing with international clients, and has a great ability to multitask, staying calm and organised while handling several shipments at once. Her problem-solving skills have saved clients money, and she has built strong customer relationships. Veronika beat off strong competition from Dylan Cheesman, Unsworth UK; Nathan Brooks, Unsworth UK;
“ If you missed out on the 2025 competition, make sure that you look out for the launch of the 2026 competition in the summer
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