A Summary of the competition’s criteria

The Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year

Award

Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year (YIFFY)

30 June 2014

By: Andevi Trading c.c. t/as FreightPartner

Overview Launched in 1999

Sponsored by the TT Club and FIATA

Aims:

Encourage Training if the FF Industry

Develop professionalism

Draw in more, younger people to the industry.

Eligibility

Experience - 2 Years in the Industry – 4 is preferable

Entrant must be employed by a company that is a member of the FIATA aligned National Association (SAAFF).

National Member Association (SAAFF) may only submit one candidate and must motivate their selection.

A prize is awarded by SAAFF to the winner of the South African round – an Apple iPad

Ideally, competitor should have FIATA Diploma or some FIATA aligned training.

May only be nominated by SAAFF, once.

Age : 18 to 32 i.e. may not be older that 32 years of age - in this year.

SA Round

Topic set by SAAFF – This has yet to be released

Intent to enter to be received by SAAFF by 31 August 2014.

Paper required by 6 January 2014.

Dissertation

Once nominated, a dissertation is required.

The qualifying round requires and assessment/assignment to be written.

4000 to 6000 words in length (max 6000 words!)

Typed, double spaced in soft copy only in Word, unlocked format.

Has 3 months in which to complete this.

In English

Attachments limited to 15 Pages.

Prizes for Regional Winner

Not based solely on the dissertation but is a significant factor.

International Certificate is issued to the winner together with a personal Trophy

Attendance at the FIATA Annual World Congress, including: US 1000 towards air travel sponsored by FIATA Hotel accommodation sponsored by TT Club. One Year’s free subscription to International Transport Journal (ITJ)

Prizes for Global Winner

In addition to the prizes awarded to the Regional Winners, the Global winner will win:

An International Certificate issued to the winner;

An additional personal Trophy

Name engraved on the Trophy held in the TT Club in London, listing all prior winners

One week’s practical training in a designated country

One week’s training on legal and Insurance aspects at TT Club.

Economy air travel for these purposes and accommodation and personal expenditure.

Personal spending money.

Thank You