Friday, April 25, 2025

Best freight forwarders revealed

Nine companies and two individuals were named best freight forwarders across 11 award categories for their service at the recently concluded British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) 2024 Freight Service Awards.

BIFA Director General Steve Parker extended heartfelt congratulations to the winners and finalists, highlighting the achievements of the 34 freight forwarding companies that made it to the nine service category shortlists—six of which earned recognition in multiple categories. Additionally, he commended the 12 finalists in the two individual award categories.

In the Air Cargo Services category, sponsored by IAG Cargo, Uniserve Holdings Limited triumphed over fellow finalists Brunel Air Cargo, Kerry Logistics (UK) Ltd, and Metro Shipping Ltd.

The Ocean Services Award, sponsored by Port Express, was won by Denholm Good Logistics Limited, which overcame strong challenges from fellow finalists Atlantic Freight Ltd, Kerry Logistics (UK) Ltd, and NNR Global Logistics UK Ltd.

Deugro (UK) Ltd took first place in the Project Forwarding category, sponsored by Macbeth Insurance Brokers, ahead of fellow finalists Maersk Logistics and Services UK Ltd, Perform Logistics Ltd, and Westbound Logistics Services Ltd.

In the Specialist Services category, sponsored by Descartes + Thyme IT, the winner was John Pipe International, with other finalists including Daily Freight Services Ltd, Irish Freight Solutions, Metro Shipping, and Samphire Cargo Ltd.

Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics was revealed as the winner of the Supply Chain Management category, sponsored by Descartes + BoxTop Technologies, seeing strong competition from fellow finalists Noatum Logistics UK Ltd, Seafast Logistics Ltd, and Uniserve Holdings Limited.

DHL Global Forwarding scooped first place in the Sustainable Logistics & the Environment Award category, sponsored by American Airlines Cargo, overcoming excellent entries from fellow finalists DSV Road Ltd, Ital Logistics Ltd, Peterson Freight Management, Rhenus Logistics Ltd, and Wallis Shipping Services Ltd.

United Worldwide Logistics took first place in the Extra Mile Award, sponsored by Descartes, ahead of entries from fellow finalists Carousel Logistics Ltd, Killick Martin & Company Ltd, Pro-Logist Ltd, and Seafast Logistics Ltd.

Victorious against fellow finalists Deugro (UK) Ltd, PFE Express Ltd, and Unsworth UK, Speedy Freight triumphed in the Staff Development category, sponsored by Albacore Systems.

In the European Logistics category, sponsored by TT Club, the winner was Cargo Overseas, with other finalists being Mercury Freight Ltd, NNR Global Logistics Ltd, and Transportify Ltd.

The Apprentice of the Year category, sponsored by Menzies LLP, was won by Joseph Freestone (Woodland Group), who beat strong competition from Dylan Cheesman (Unsworth UK), Keira Greenough (Cardinal Global Logistics), Leah Griggs (Laser Transport International), Luis Matthews (Ligentia UK Ltd), and Iwan Williams (United Worldwide Logistics Ltd).

Meanwhile, Thomas Bedöcs from DHL Global Forwarding impressed the judges with his commitment to the industry, winning the Young Freight Forwarder of the Year category, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo. Fellow finalists included Charmaine Anderson from Blue Water Shipping UK Ltd, Georgia Gibson from Cargo-partner, Magdalena Krasinska from Unsworth UK, as well as Ben Thompson and Charlie Griffiths from NNR Global Logistics UK Ltd. Charlie was highly commended by the judges.

Parker remarked, “Once again, BIFA was delighted with the number and diversity of entries received. It was fantastic to gather in person to celebrate excellence in the freight forwarding industry. Now in their 36th year, these awards are justifiably regarded as the most prestigious in the sector.

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