January 05 - Entries for the Freight Service Awards organised by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - have reached a record level, demonstrating the high level of interest in the 2008 competition, which is celebrating its

In the Project Forwarding category, sponsored by Ruslan International, four companies - Asco Freight Management Ltd; Premier Showfreight Ltd; Seafast Logistics Plc and Worldwide Energy Logistics Ltd - have been shortlisted. The ultimate winner is due to be announced on January 22nd 2009 at the BIFA awards lunch in London. 

The BIFA Freight Service Awards are widely recognised as one of the most prestigious within the logistics and supply chain industry. Says BIFA Director general, Peter Quantrill: "The awards represent the chance for the best in the industry to be recognised by their peers and are an important part of BIFA's mission to encourage its members in their pursuit of improved standards within the logistics and supply chain industry."