Hemisphere Freight Services (HFS), a global freight forwarding company based in Ipswich, was recently awarded the Staff Development Award at the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2018.
HFS works alongside BIFA and the charity Inspire Suffolk to encourage the next generation of logistics and freight professionals through creating apprenticeships in the local area. Inspire Suffolk works with young people in Suffolk and North Essex, helping them to regain independence with structured programmes and learning schemes to get back into employment and everyday family life.
The criteria for the Staff Development Award stated: “In this category, we are looking for the firm producing freight forwarders of the future.” HFS has a passion for developing staff and offering opportunity and encouragement for jobs as logistics professionals, bringing together future freight forwarding experts, and recognising that happy, healthy and motivated staff are a key part of a successful and thriving company.
In recent years, the company has focused on staff development, well-being and creating opportunities for developing careers in the industry. This all began with a plan for new head office facilities, including a breakout area for staff, which was finally completed in October.
For more information on HFS, please visit their website or phone 01473 550 800.