Categories 2020
The BIFA Freight Service Awards competition has been running now for 32 years. The event has long been sponsored by some eminent companies, and is recognised as one of the most prestigious in the industry. The competition encourages and rewards high standards and professionalism, representing the ultimate recognition of special achievements in different sectors of the industry.
The competition culminates in a ceremony luncheon, which over the years, has become an established annual event on the industry calendar. This year’s function will take place on Thursday 21st January 2021 at the Brewery in Chiswell Street, London EC1.
BIFA is currently working with The Brewery to determine the best option for the ceremony that will allow for a celebration of the finalists and winners while complying with any COVID-19 social distancing requirements in place at the time. Further details will follow on the format of the ceremony and an announcement of the celebrity host.
Award Categories
Air Cargo Services Award
Sponsor: Sponsorship Package Available If your company has excelled in sending goods by air or you have a story about customer fulfilment where logistics in the air is involved, this category is for you. « back to top
Cool Award
Sponsor: Sponsorship Package Available This category is for specialist refrigerated freight services ranging from small high-value pharma products through to a large reefer container, by any mode of transport. Entries should demonstrate good practice and an important contribution to the advancement of the 'Cool' Chain. « back to top
European Logistics Award
Sponsor: TT Club This category is for freight forwarders using road, short-sea or rail services to provide logistics solutions to and from Europe. « back to top
Extra Mile Award
Sponsor: Sponsorship Package Available This category is for Members that can provide specific examples of 'innovation' and/or 'customer care' by adding value and exceeding their customer's expectations. « back to top
Ocean Services Award
Sponsor: Port Express If you have used ocean services either stand-alone or as part of a multimodal shipment or service we want to hear about something exceptional. « back to top
Project Forwarding Award
Sponsor: Peter Lole Insurance Brokers We are looking for companies who have completed an out of gauge project or co-ordinated a complex movement needing specialised attention. « back to top
Specialist Services Award
Sponsor: Sponsorship Package Available This category is for services that are not modal specific which could include warehousing, pick and pack, technology service, air or shipping line agency, or express services. « back to top
Staff Development Award
Sponsor: Albacore Systems Many BIFA Members have comprehensive staff development programmes or have created their own academies. In this category we are looking for the firm producing the freight forwarders of the future. « back to top
Supply Chain Management Award
Sponsor: BoxTop Technologies (part of the Frieght Software Group) This category focuses on provision of a customer focused, innovative solution enabling a more efficient and cost effective management of the supply chain. « back to top
Apprentice of the Year
Sponsor: Seetec Outsource Training & Skills This category is for those outstanding apprentices working for a BIFA Member, to showcase the difference the named apprentice has made to their organisation. « back to top
Young Freight Forwarder Award
Sponsor: Virgin Atlantic Cargo This prestigious category is for those outstanding individuals working for a BIFA Member and must be under the age of 32, with a minimum of two years’ employment in the freight industry. « back to top
