For the fifth consecutive year, shipping line Safmarine has received an award from Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.  The 2013 bronze Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Carrier of the Year award was presented to the shipping line at a ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany.

Grant Daly,  Safmarine CEO, says “The consistent recognition of Safmarine as one of Hellmann’s top three carriers is proof that the Safmarine team’s hard work, customer care, passion and commitment is being recognized by Hellmann and we greatly appreciate their acknowledgement thereof.”

Sammy Reynaert, Safmarine’s Global Key Account Owner for Hellmann, said: “Safmarine’s recognition as a ‘top three global carrier’ is particularly significant considering  Safmarine does not have a global coverage, which is one of the parameters for the award.Furthermore, even though Safmarine is not active in the East-West trades – which happens to be Hellmann’s biggest and fastest growing trades – our consistent, excellent delivery in the other trades  in which we are active, combined with the excellent relationships we have with Hellmann at country and regional level, made it possible for us to retain our status as a key partner to Hellmann and be recognised as one of their top three carriers globally.”

Concludes, Oliver Nicolaysen, Hellmann’s Vice President Seafreight OMEA (Oceania, Middle East, Africa),“This is a very good result which underlines a steady and ongoing partnership between Safmarine and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. Together, we have managed to move forward and steer, jointly, through rough economic waters.

“My particular thanks to all the Safmariners who make the partnership work on a day-to-day level.  Without them ‘making the difference’ we wouldn’t have a track record of success.”