FTA to recognise logistics innovations with new awards

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched its logistics awards intended to recognise industry excellence and leadership.

Open for nominations until 9 October, the awards cover seven categories, comprising:

• Freight Carrier of the Year (covering operators in road, rail, air, sea and 3PL)
• Retail Shipper of the Year (open to retailers)
• Manufacturing Shipper of the Year (covering manufacturers of all sizes)
• Logistics Partner of the Year (open to entries from consultants, recruitment, technology, services)
• Logistics Innovator of the Year (open to all)
• Logistics Champion of the Year for Essential Services (an award specifically for Civil Engineering contractors, utilities and postal companies and highways authorities)
• Logistics Champion of the Year for Public Services (open to emergency services, public transport authorities, and outsourced service providers)

FTA will also reveal the initial leaders who have demonstrated long-term commitment to and impact in the logistics industry who have been recognised by inclusion in the FTA’s Hall of Fame.

The winners will be announced at an event at the InterContinental London Park Lane, on Wednesday 13 December 2017.

For more information, visit www.fta.co.uk/events/logistics-awards.html