NOMINATIONS for the fifth edition of
the Ghana Shippers Awards have been opened in Accra.
The
award scheme seeks to provide a platform to celebrate individuals and companies
that play significant roles in the growth and development of the shipping
industry.
It
is organised by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA),the Ghana Ports and
Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in partnership
with the Globe Productions Limited and supported by the Graphic News App.
On the theme, "The negative
impact and survival of COVID-19 on the maritime and shipping industry,"
this year's event would be chaired by the Minister of Transport, Mr Kweku Ofori
Asiamah.
It
would focus on the negative impact of the pandemic on industry and measures put
in place to overcome them.
The
ceremony, which is scheduled for Friday, August 19, in Accra, would recognise
achievements from local and international companies involved in the shipping
sector in Ghana.
It would also reward those who have
played a defining role in moving the shipping industry forward within the
COVID-19 and post COVID-19 period.
It
cuts across road transportations, ocean carriers, air transportation, freight
forwarding, shipping agents, express services, courier agencies, government
agencies, insurance and financial institutions and more.
The
award scheme will also provide the perfect opportunity for participating
organisations to raise their profile within the context of this important
industry, gain peer recognition and further heighten their visibility with the
professional audience.
Benchmark
The benchmarks for shortlisted nominees' performance will be
based on some Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the standards of excellence,
including information technology for couriers, safety and competitive pricing.
Shortlisted nominees would weigh above
the scores and surveys done by the GSA who are major partners and handle the
technical aspects of the awards.
Categories
Among
the categories are; Container Line of the Year, International Express Operator
of the Year, Break Bulk Operator of the Year, Air freight Solutions Provider of
the Year, Sea Freight Solutions Provider of the Year, Project/Heavy lift
Forwarder the Year, Road Haulier of the Year, Air Cargo Carrier of the Year,
Life Time Achievement Award, Shipping line Operator of the Year, Overall
Shipping Company of the Year, Domestic Courier Service Provider of the Year ,
Freight Forwarder of the Year, Customer Service Award, Excellence in Award.
Source:Graphic.com.gh