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Logistics worked closely with its customer to build a relationship and go that extra mile to help restore and grow its customer’s business whilst at the same time securing future business for itself. Its approach to working with customers and supporting their challenges was echoed in the testimonials received.” Finalists • Kerry Logistics • Moto Freight • Pentagon Freight
The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2020 culminated on Thursday 28 January with the fourth video release celebrating the three awards relating to the personnel of the industry – the Apprentice of the Year, Young Freight Forwarder of the Year and Staff Development Awards. Apprentice of the Year Award – sponsored by Seetec Outsource Winner: Ryan Wilkes of Kuehne + Nagel In spite of the interruption to his apprenticeship caused by the UK national lockdown, Ryan returned from furlough with enthusiasm. His submission to the Apprentice of the Year was supported by a glowing manager’s report. Ryan impressed the judges with his interview and presentation, which was an impressive and well written piece. Ryan is on the BIFA Young Forwarder Network Local Organising Committee
in the North West and also the Virtual Organising Committee, and has hosted events both face-to- face and virtual. Finalists • Chloe Hamlett of Charles Kendall Freight • Eloise Hill of DHL Global Forwarding • Stuart Lupton of DHL Global Forwarding • Ben Milligan of DHL Global Forwarding • Harry Wilson of Ligentia Global
Young Freight Forwarder of the Year Award – sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo Winner: Katy Hopkinson of Kuehne + Nagel Katy impressed the judging panel during discussion by video-call with her raw enthusiasm for the industry and desire to progress. In this turbulent year, Katy has acted on the frontline of a freight forwarder during arguably some of the most challenging issues. She spoke with knowledge and insight of the challenges faced by sea freight operations. During her five years with Kuehne + Nagel, Katy has completed its graduate scheme and sought responsibility; she now manages a small team within the sea freight department. Finalists • Jack Coope, B&H Worldwide • Sam Greenhalgh, Zencargo • Zoe Lowe, Kerry Logistics • Keegan Starkey, Specialist Logistics Services • Beckie Vallance, Geodis
Staff Development Award – sponsored by Albacore Systems Winner: Morrison Freight In the last five years, Morrison Freight has increased its headcount from 11 to 20 employing a range of personnel including apprentices. Staff are offered training ranging from NVQs, first aid and industry specific subjects, including the carriage of dangerous goods and BIFA export and import courses. Although Morrison Freight had to furlough
some staff in the initial UK lockdown, they were offered training to complete at home, allowing them to be brought back in to work confident and ready to offer excellent customer service.
Congratulations to all the winners.
2021 Awards If you missed the deadline in 2020, make a note that the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2021 competition will open in the summer. Details will be announced in BIFAlink and via
the BIFA website and newsletter. With luck and a successful COVID-19 vaccine
programme, it is hoped that the 2021 competition will see a return to the traditional ceremony luncheon at The Brewery in January 2022.
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