Nominations are now open for the 2021 edition of the Logistics & Transport Awards organised by BNC Publishing’s Logistics News Middle East magazine. The grand event will take place on 8 September at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. For more information, please click here.
The awards are aimed at recognising past triumphs and acknowledging the future strategies of logistics and supply chain companies from around the region.
The awards will cater to individuals and companies from a variety of sectors including transportation, cargo, warehouses, eCommerce, supply chain, and technology.
Companies are welcome to nominate people, projects, and facilities across 20 categories. The entries will be judged by a carefully selected panel of industry experts. Kindly fill out the form before 15 August 2021.
Here are the categories:
Express Logistics Provider of the Year
This award category recognises the most efficient and respected Express Logistics Provider in the region. Judges will be looking at a consistent track record and strong client portfolio. Incorporation of recent trends such as eCommerce logistics, last mile delivery, and inclusion of technology will all be taken into consideration.
Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year
This category seeks to award a distinguished facility that meets several criteria on the list of what makes a warehouse ideal:
- Proximity to the city’s central hub and transportation modes such as railways and ports
- Safety and security
- Parking space
- Adequate storage space
- Relevant material handling appliances and technology
- Disaster and emergency management
- Designed to meet the needs of the product it caters to i.e., perishables, chemicals, dry goods, etc.
- Skilled workforce
FMCG Logistics Provider of the Year
Consumer goods suppliers in the F&B, retail, eCommerce, and other product sectors must constantly keep up with market demand and supply from distributors. This is where logistics providers step in to provide agile and optimum services, thus completing the supply chain cycle smoothly.
Most Innovative Technology for Logistics
Technology has played a pivotal role in transforming the logistics landscape, and tech companies constantly strive to offer the next ‘big thing’ to increase productivity in the supply chain. The Most Innovative Technology for Logistics award recognises such companies and their unique product offerings for the market, in fields such as warehouse, express delivery, supply chain management, and more.
Freight Forwarding Company of the Year
This award is for companies displaying excellence in freight forwarding, in terms of service and efficiency in ocean, air, road or rail freight.
Trade Facilitator/Free Zone of the Year
Free zones act as a vital hub for trade coming in and out of the region. Free zones are a popular choice for companies looking to set up business in a new location, with the UAE alone boasting more than 40 free zones. This award aims to recognise such free zones and to appreciate the extent of trade that they have driven in the region.
Innovation in Transport
Since the advent of autonomous transport, be it driverless trains or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the region has stood witness to rampant innovation in the field of transporting both passengers and goods. This award aims to recognise such a transport company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.
Logistics Start-up of the Year
The rise of the digital era has paved the way for several new companies in the market. These companies rely on fresh ideas and technology to change the way business is done, and while they may not be the biggest companies in the sector, they are certainly challenging the ‘traditional’ notion of the industry. This award aims to recognise these new players that are trying to change the logistics and transportation landscape, one solution at a time.
Cold Chain Service Provider
This award recognises companies that provide optimal temperature-controlled services, while balancing energy consumption, costs, and efficiency.
Port Safety Initiative
This award recognises a new safety initiative that a port or operator has introduced in the past year, and how it has benefitted not just the port and its personnel itself, but also those that trade via the port.
Ethical Supply Chain Initiative
This award recognises sustainable and ethical business initiatives to improve the quality of the supply chain, right from the sourcing stage to the final delivery of a product to the customer. Supply chain ethics broadly cover:
- Safe working conditions
- Eradication of child labour and malpractices in business (anti-bribery, anti-corruption)
- Environmental awareness
- Appropriate pay and working hours
- Sustainable sourcing of raw materials
- Following rules and regulations of the countries that the company operates in
Ethical supply chain can be applied to a variety of sectors — from construction and technology to F&B and pharmaceuticals, and as such this category is open to a broad range of companies. We also welcome submissions from solutions providers, e.g., 3PLs and consultancies, but only when in partnership with an end-user practitioner client.
Supply Chain Manager of the Year
A supply chain manager oversees everyday operations of a business, ensuring logistical operations run smoothly, and that the correct ratio of demand and supply is maintained through the service offering.
Woman Professional in Transport & Logistics
It isn’t a norm to find a female working in the transport and logistics industry, and as such it is still a rarity. This award aims to honour and celebrate the most inspirational women working within the industry and raise awareness of the diverse opportunities available – encouraging greater numbers of women to work in the sector.
Lifetime Achievement in the Logistics & Transport sector
This award recognises the effort of an individual that has demonstrated their commitment to the logistics and transport industry and has continuously contributed over a significant period.
Integrated Logistics Zones Company of the Year
Handling a variety of cargoes associated with capital projects, large and small, including bulk, break bulk, containerised, and special cargoes. Logistics companies that deliver professional people and certified equipment to make the transfers between ships, barges, marshalling areas, warehouses, and ground transportation while minimizing the risk of lost and damaged freight, as well as loss of production time.
This award aims to recognise such integrated logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.
Innovation in Logistics
The supply chain and logistics sectors are being transformed by a new generation of innovative solutions such as artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, automation, and blockchain technology. Whether societal, economic, or environmental, innovators are scrutinizing the industry’s greatest challenges and developing new business models and concepts with which to address them.
This award aims to recognise such a logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.
Automotive Logistics Company of the Year
Seamless logistics is required to get everything from pre-assembled components down to the last screw to the right place at the right time. As automotive specialist, companies offer solutions for complex logistics requirements for in-bound production material and the distribution of spare parts.
This award aims to recognise such automotive logistics company, who provide services that not only imbibe technology, but also set the path for others to follow.
Terminal Handling Company of the Year
This category seeks to showcase the technological advancement and cargo handling capabilities of terminals – air cargo and seaport, and how they are offering customers an excellent service.
Cargo Operator of the Year
This award recognises the air freight operators going out of their way to deliver outstanding services to their customers.
eCommerce Company of the Year
This award highlights the efforts taken eCommerce platforms to provide the highest quality of products and services to their customers, especially in the face of the pandemic.