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Events Tenacity and determination
In the midst of a pandemic, the challenges facing BIFA Members have never been greater as they work to overcome lockdown restrictions in the UK and around the world
For 31 years BIFA has recognised the tenacity and determination of Members through the annual BIFA Freight Service Awards. In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, these qualities have never been more important to the smooth and safe running of the nation. BIFA Members have continued to work
throughout lockdown overcoming restrictions, not only in the UK but across the globe, to ensure that the goods required by the British public reach our shores and are distributed in a timely manner.
The range of goods handled by BIFA Members includes shipments of PPE, essential medicines and foodstuffs, technology in high demand for people who suddenly found themselves working from home, educational supplies, leisure and exercise items. Perhaps you have seen a change in the cargo handled, the routing of shipments or your processes and procedures. You may never have entered the BIFA Awards
before, or perhaps you are a regular entrant – whatever the case, 2020 could be your year for the trophy.
The 11 categories and their sponsors for 2020
are: • AIR CARGO SERVICES sponsorship package available
• EUROPEAN LOGISTICS sponsored by TT Club
• EXTRA MILE AWARD sponsored by Descartes
www.bifa.org
1. Go to
www.bifa.org/awards and choose your category/ies – you may enter a maximum of three categories in addition to entering individuals in the Young Freight Forwarder and Apprentice of the Year categories.
2. Download the BIFA Freight Service Awards Entry Form – you will need separate copies for each category entered (NB there are separate entry forms for the Young Freight Forwarder and Apprentice of the Year categories).
3. Complete your company details on page one of the entry form.
4.Write your entry submission in the boxes provided on the entry form keeping to the indicated word limits (Introduction, 300 words; Detail of project or service, 600 words; Conclusion, 100 words).
5. Save your completed entry form and email to
eventsoffice@bifa.org by Wednesday 30 September.
• OCEAN SERVICES sponsored by Port Express (TBC)
• PROJECT FORWARDING sponsored by Peter Lole Insurance Brokers
• COOL & SPECIAL CARGOES AWARD sponsored by American Airlines Cargo (TBC)
• SPECIALIST SERVICES sponsorship package available
• STAFF DEVELOPMENT sponsored by Albacore
• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT sponsored by Freight Software Group
• YOUNG FREIGHT FORWARDER sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo (TBC)
• APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Seetec
Free to enter The BIFA Freight Service Awards are free to enter and require nothing more onerous than a written submission of 1,000 words which can be completed in five easy steps:
Judging and announcement of winners All entries are reviewed and a list of finalists for each category will be announced in October. Submissions from the finalists are then presented to the judging panel comprising representatives of the award sponsors. Planning for the BIFA Freight Service Awards Luncheon Ceremony on Thursday 21 January 2021 is under way, although the final format for this event will be shaped by government guidelines on indoor events and social distancing in place at the time. Whatever form it takes, the winners of each award will be announced at the BIFA Freight Service Awards Ceremony, which will be a celebration of the tenacity of the UK freight industry in 2020. The ceremony will be supported once again
by a group of loyal sponsors. Confirmed so far are: Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd, CNS, Simpex Express and Woodland Group. If you are interested in sponsoring either an Award Category or an element of the ceremony please contact Sharon (
s.hammond@bifa.org).
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