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The BIFA Freight Service Awards have always been generously supported by a range of blue-chip sponsors and this month we turn the spotlight on those companies
CATEGORIES Traditionally each award category has been sponsored, with some companies renewing their support year after year. In alphabetical order the sponsors of the 11 categories in the 2019 Awards are: Albacore Systems – sponsoring the Staff Development Award. Albacore believes that people are a company’s most valuable asset. That is why it is proud to sponsor the Staff Development Award for the 11th year. Albacore supplies and supports efficient and reliable IT systems that ensure productive, empowered and satisfied staff.
American Airlines Cargo – sponsoring the Cool Award. American Airlines Cargo provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world with cargo terminals and interline connections across the globe. Together with wholly owned and third- party regional carriers operating as American Eagle, the airlines operate approximately 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
BoxTop Technologies – sponsoring the Supply Chain Management Award. BoxTop has been successfully delivering freight management software solutions to international freight forwarders and logistics providers for over 20 years. Using BoxTop helps tackle the challenges you face today and in the future.
Descartes – sponsoring the Extra Mile Award. Descartes gives international freight forwarders and shippers a single customs platform to import and export freight across international borders. Descartes’ customs, freight and transport management software will boost productivity, improve data quality and ensure compliance with the UCC and the UK’s HMRC Customs Declaration Service.
Forward Computers – sponsoring the Specialist Services Award. Forward Computers is the UK’s leading independent national supplier of software and e-commerce solutions for the freight and logistics industry. Knowing the
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Port Express – A new sponsor sponsoring the Ocean Services Award. Port Express is one of the UK’s leading container hauliers operating a modern fleet of vehicles from depots in Felixstowe, Southampton, Birmingham and London Gateway. Port Express is committed to the ongoing investment and development of its people, equipment fleet and technology, and endeavours to deliver to its customers the very highest level of service within the container haulage industry.
Seetec Outsource – sponsoring the Apprentice of the Year Award. Seetec Outsource is proud to be sponsoring the BIFA Apprentice of the Year award. Seetec Outsource has over 20 years’ experience in delivering training and development opportunities to businesses and individuals in the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Seetec Outsource wishes all apprentices the best of luck with their entries for this prestigious award which recognises potential leaders of the future.
TT Club – sponsoring the European Logistics Award. TT Club is the leading provider of insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry. As a mutual insurer, TT Club exists to provide its policyholders with benefits, which include specialist underwriting expertise, a worldwide office network providing claims management services, and first class risk management and loss prevention advice.
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industry inside-out, and leading the way in developments within it, it is the expert you can depend upon.
IAG Cargo – sponsoring the Air Cargo Services Award. This is the 30th year that IAG Cargo has sponsored the BIFA Awards. The success of the UK Freight Forwarding sector remains as important as ever to Britain’s place in international trade. Its sponsorship of these awards underlines its commitment to continue working closely with the freight forwarding community to deliver more connections and opportunities for global growth.
Peter Lole Insurance Brokers – sponsoring the Project Forwarding Award. Peter Lole Insurance Brokers is a specialist advisor to the freight industry with almost 40 years’ experience built on consistency and trust. Providing advice on special contracts and training on cargo insurance are examples of its service commitment.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo – sponsoring the Young Freight Forwarder Award. Virgin Atlantic Cargo is proud to sponsor BIFA’s Young Freight Forwarder award to recognise and encourage the next generation of industry leaders. This award helps to highlight the vital role freight forwarders play in the growth and development of the industry.
CEREMONY SPONSORS In addition to the category sponsors, BIFA is grateful to the following companies who support aspects of the BIFA Awards Ceremony in January: ASM Ltd – sponsoring the Host CNS Ltd – sponsoring the Multimedia Presentation MCP PLC – sponsoring the Finalists’ Certificates Menzies – sponsoring the Relay Monitors Simpex Express Freight – sponsoring the Tickets WiseTech Global – sponsoring the Programme for the first time Woodland Group – sponsoring the Winners’ Trophies To enter the BIFA Awards 2019 go to
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