Categories
Submit nominations in the following categories:
The vast majority of cars and commercial vehicles imported into the region arrive in a turnkey state, but some automotive 3PLs do offer assembly and detailing added-value services, while some automotive dealers prefer to handle the entire process in-house. Both are faced with the immense challenge of moving large, expensive units of cargo fast and with a damage rate that remains below 1%. This award recognises those companies committed to enhancing the standards of this sector.
This award recognises those one-off, unique projects that do not fall neatly into any of the categories above, whether it be moving several tons of flowers via the Middle East in a zeppelin or flying six dozen falcons aboard a chartered airliner. 3PLs and end-users that have organised or handled the logistics for such projects, or major events from the Dubai Boat Show or the Abu Dhabi F1 to the Dubai World Cup are welcome to enter.
Awarded to the organisation that has taken responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, employees, shareholders, communities and the environment in all aspects of their operations.
E-commerce logistics is perhaps the most challenging sector of the entire industry from a technical and operational perspective. Most e-commerce 3PLs deal with a number of SKUs exponentially disproportional to the total amount of stock, and are required to conduct picking, sorting, and delivery faster than any other vertical. While e-commerce retailers are growing in number in the region, along with their 3PL specialist partners, this category seeks to find the early leaders in this growing market.
Oil and gas logistics and chemical logistics remain the backbone of the economy in the Middle East. This category will recognise the feat associated with transporting and storing volatile cargo in bulk and is open to oil majors and oil and gas logistics partners. This award is more concerned with innovation and commitment to excellence than total volume or market share.
Awarded to the service provider that has delivered a portfolio of market-leading solutions within the Middle East’s express logistics sector over the past 12 months. Companies are asked to provide evidence of exceptional performance in the field of express logistics, including network coverage, volumes transported, customer service, world-class facilities and a broad range of delivery options. Examples of market innovation and regional investment will be taken into account.
The Middle East imports more than 80% of its food, as such as the food and beverage sector is the largest in the logistics industry, while fast moving consumer goods as a whole make up the bulk of imported cargo. This category recognises the end-users, such as super markets, and the 3PLs, that operate seamless supply chains to get fresh produce into the region year-round. Entries will be judged not on scope of operations, but on the procedures, training and technology deployed to ensure a safe and efficient cold chain.
The UAE is the only country in the world with a gold vending machine, and gold and diamonds are the top import by value at an average AED37-billion per year. This constitutes just 200 tons of cargo. In addition, the GCC is home to some of the biggest watch and jewellery distributors in the world, while major French and Italian high-end fashion houses are opening offices in the region. This category will recognise those retailers and 3PLs who best understand the risks and complexities involved in the transport of extremely valuable cargo.
Manufacturing and mining are dominant economic sectors thanks to the GCC’s push to diversify its economy. Every manufacturer faces challenges in getting their product to market, this category is for those logistics companies and manufacturers that are doing it better than anyone else in terms of efficiency and innovation.
The pharmaceutical sector is booming in the Middle East market, with major companies from air freight providers to pharmacy chains playing a key role in ensuring that world-class medicines remain available year-round in the Middle East. This category will recognise those companies, as well as their partners who are deploying new technology, hardware and procedures to ensure world-class compliance and quality in the transport of these sensitive goods.
The construction, oil and gas, shipbuilding, utilities sectors and others require ad-hoc shipments of awkward cargoes year-round, from generators and cranes to pipe racking and heavy machinery. Factories also frequently require their entire production facility to be moved from one location to another, this category recognises the logistics leaders that make that happen.
Many of the biggest names in retail in the region are home-grown while others are aggressively expanding in the region. They have particular challenges associated with getting bulky and odd-sized products, as well as time sensitive fashion trends to market and this category will recognise those that are finding new ways to increase speed to market, while limiting costs.
Supply Chain Hub of the Year recognises the contribution of the Middle East’s various ports and freezones in providing a convenient base in terms of services and regulation from which logistics giants are able to operate. This award recognises the ports and freezones going the extra mile in facilitating business start-up and operation.
Logistics relies on technology, automation and equipment, this award recognises the companies deploying the advanced software and hardware solutions that make seamless warehouse and fleet management possible.
Event Details
Logistics Middle East Awards 2017
Venue: Grosvenor House Dubai
Date & Time: Wednesday, 19th April 2017 07:30 PM