Shipa Freight Wins ‘Logistics Technology Platform of the Year

Fast-growing online freight platform captures honor for second consecutive year

DUBAI – Shipa Freight, a leading online freight platform, was named Logistics Technology Platform of the Year at the 2019 Transport & Logistics Middle East Awards in Dubai.

The award, presented by Transport & Logistics Middle East (TLME), recognized the platform that offers the best solutions through technologies such as automation, smart freight forwarding and data analytics to increase logistics speed, efficiency and safety while lowering costs in operations and systems.

TLME said Shipa Freight “has built a reputation in being able to integrate seamlessly into the wider chain and simplify operations holistically.”

TLME CEO Sam Khan said: “This is a major award and one that had very, very tough competition, therefore the team at Shipa Freight have done themselves proud in securing this big win.”

Available in 100+countries, Shipa Freight helps businesses grow across borders. Its easy-to-use apps allow customers to check air and ocean freight rates in real-time, as well as book shipments, navigate customs requirements, manage suppliers, and track their goods directly on the platform. Backed by Agility, Shipa Freight leverages the global network, certification standards, and deep logistics expertise of one of the world’s largest logistics companies to ensure reliable and cost-effective service.

Shipa Freight CEO Carlos Font said: “we are very happy to receive this award from Transport & Logistics Middle East as it is indicative of the value that our powerful technology is bringing to global trade. Shipa Freight is helping businesses to be more competitive and scale at a global level. We are excited to be leading the market as it transforms, and proud to be providing powerful and cost-effective digital supply chain solutions to businesses of all sizes.”

About Shipa Freight

Shipa Freight is a leading online freight platform that helps companies grow their business across borders. Its easy-to-use apps allow customers to check air and ocean freight rates in real-time, as well as book shipments, navigate customs requirements, manage suppliers, and track their goods directly on the platform. Backed by Agility, Shipa Freight leverages the global network, certification standards, and deep logistics expertise of one of the world’s largest logistics companies to ensure on-time delivery, every-time. Shipa Freight is available in 100+countries.

For more information about Shipa Freight, visit www.shipafreight.com/

Twitter: twitter.com/ShipaFreight

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/shipafreight/

YouTube: youtube.com/ShipaFreight

About Agility

Agility is a global logistics company with $5.1 billion in annual revenue and 26,000+ employees in more than 100 countries. It is one of the world’s top freight forwarding and contract logistics providers, and a leader and investor in technology to enhance supply chain efficiency. Agility is a pioneer in emerging markets and one of the largest private owners and developers of warehousing and light industrial parks in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Agility’s subsidiary companies offer fuel logistics, airport services, commercial real estate and facilities management, customs digitization, and remote infrastructure services.

For more information about Agility, visit www.agility.com

Twitter: twitter.com/agility

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agility

YouTube: youtube.com/user/agilitycorp