BIFA Press Release | BIFA has officially opened entries for this year’s Freight Service Awards with a formal launch at the Multimodal 2026 Exhibition and Conference.
Now in its 38th year, the competition celebrates excellence across the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
Open to all of the trade association’s trading members, the awards highlight the commitment of UK freight and supply chain companies to high standards, innovation, and professionalism across all modes of transport.
Key Details:
- Entry Deadline: 7th October 2026
- Finalists Announced: Late in 2026
- Awards Ceremony: 14th January 2027, at The Brewery, London – a key industry event attended by over 500 guests
- How to Enter: Entry forms and full guidelines are available at awards.bifa.org
BIFA director general Steve Parker commented: “Running annually for 38 years, our awards – which are free to enter – recognise special achievement and promote high standards in freight forwarding. Winning is a prestigious honour and a benchmark of industry excellence.”
This year’s competition features 11 award categories:
2026 Award Categories
Service Awards
- Air Freight Forwarder of the Year – sponsored by IAG Cargo
- Customs Compliance Services – sponsored by CNS
- European Logistics Forwarder of the Year – sponsored by TT Club
- Extra Mile – sponsored by Descartes
- Project Forwarding – sponsored by BT
- Sea Freight Forwarder of the Year – sponsored by Port Express
- Sustainable Logistics & the Environment – sponsored by American Airlines Cargo
- Value-added Logistics Services – sponsored by Menzies
People Awards
- Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by Elite Global Logistics Network
- Staff Development – sponsored by Albacore Systems
- Young Freight Forwarder of the Year – sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Dawn White, BIFA’s head of digital communications and events, concludes: “Sponsors have already been secured for all 11 award categories, with 10 of last year’s supporters returning again this year. Entering is a great team-building experience and a chance to evaluate and improve your operations – so why not get the team together over a cuppa and start your entry?
“Whether you’re a shortlisted finalist or a category winner, the deserved publicity doesn’t end at our ceremony. Your achievement will continue to be promoted throughout the year across industry publications, press releases, social media, and more.”
Media contact:
Ian Matheson, Impress Communications
+447894 406762 info@impresscommunications.org
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