Shortlist revealed as The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards returns for its ninth year

It’s hard to believe that when The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards returns on Thursday April 12th, it will be its ninth instalment.

With past winners such as Kuehne + Nagel, DHL Global Forwarding and syncreon Ireland, those shortlisted this year will be hoping to join a prestigious list when they gather in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin to toast 12 months of hard work.

Judging coordinator and Irish International Freight Association Executive Officer, Seamus Kavanagh, is fully aware of how important the sector is in keeping Ireland moving, and he is very impressed with the standard of this year’s entries:

“From 40" containers of pharmaceuticals, to a tray full of loaves of bread, the work of Freight Forwarders and Logisticians in keeping supply chains connected is finding greater recognition among business and the media today. The 2018 Irish Logistics and Transportation Awards represents a solid insight into the hard work of this vital industry.”

Likewise, Head of Transport & Logistics at AIB Business Banking, Robert Quill, is delighted that AIB are returning as a sponsor of the awards; “It’s excellent to yet again to see a really high calibre of finalists from across the transport and logistics sector. AIB wishes all of the finalists the best of luck.” 

DAF are also one of the event sponsors on the night, with Conal McCourt, Operations Director DAF Ireland, saying “As one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers, DAF is thrilled to sponsor the Irish Logistics and Transport awards and help celebrate those achieving great things within the sector. The awards are one of the Irish transport industry’s most prestigious celebrations and we would like to congratulate all the shortlisted finalists and wish them the very best of luck. We look forward to meeting them all at the Citywest Hotel in April.”

Among the shortlisted companies is BWG, which has been nominated in no fewer than seven different categories. Logistics Director, Joanne Mellon, said “BWG is delighted to have been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Logistics and Transport Awards as they recognise our clear commitment to delivering a world class supply chain through continued investment and innovation.”

DPD Ireland is nominated for Courier Company of the Year, Employer of the Year and for the Innovation in Technology Systems Award, and Des Travers, CEO for DPD Ireland, is excited about the night:

“DPD Ireland has been at the forefront of technology for several years now. Real time data flows have been in place within the business since 2005 but e-commerce and the changing profile of the parcel recipient is what truly drove innovation within the organization #YourDeliveryExperts. We are already looking forward to what promises to be a great night in Citywest.”

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The full shortlist is available below.

Overall Logistics & Transport Excellence Award

Sponsored by AIB
Award winner will be announced on the night.

Logistics & Transport Leader 2018

Award winner will be announced on the night.

Logistics Company of the Year 

• BWG Foods
• DHL Global Forwarding
• Dixon International Logistics
• Kuehne + Nagel
• Store-All Logistics
• Toner Transport & Logistics

Transport Company of the Year 

Sponsored by Rohan Holdings

• BWG Foods
• Caffrey International
• Clare Distribution Services

Logistics & Transport SME Company of the Year 

• Irish Chauffeurs
• JMC
• McCulla
• Store-All Logistics
• Swords Express
• Wexford Bus

Passenger Transport Company of the Year 

• Dualway Group
• Irish Coaches - 32CC Group
• Swords Express
• Transdev Dublin Light Rail 
• Wexford Bus

Courier Company of the Year 

• DPD Ireland
• Fastway Couriers
• Wheels We Deliver

Freight Forwarding Company of the Year 

• JMC
• Kuehne + Nagel

Logistics & Transport Team of the Year 

Sponsored by DAF

• BWG Foods
• Clare Distribution Services
• DHL Global Forwarding
• JMC

Client & Supplier Collaboration Award

• Greyhound Household & Sunrise Innovations
• BWG Foods & Independent Business Owner Collaborators

Supply Chain Achievement Award

• BWG Foods
• Cora Systems
• Exertis Supply Chain Services

International Achievement Award

• DHL Global Forwarding
• Eurobase
• Tranzaura

Customer Focus Achievement Award

• BWG Foods
• CARE - Kuehne + Nagel
• DHL Express Ireland
• Dualway Group
• Greyhound Household
• Irish Chauffeurs
• Wexford Bus

Safety Award

Sponsored by the Road Safety Authority of Ireland

• Dualway Group
• Tranzaura

Innovation in Technology & Systems

• 8 West Consulting
• Assetminder
• BWG Foods
• DPD Ireland
• Dualway Group 
• Irish Chauffeurs
• JJ Kavanagh & Sons
• ProVision Vehicle Cameras
• Tranzaura

Employer of the Year

Sponsored by CBRE

• Clare Distribution Services
• DHL Global Forwarding
• DPD Ireland
• Dualway Group
• Kuehne + Nagel

Communications Award

• Expressway
• Translink
• Education Award
• Cork Institute of Technology
• Limerick Institute of Technology
• School of Management, College of Business, DIT

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