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So good they named her twice

[ September 16, 2022   //   Chris Lewis ]

Karina Perez Perez from the Americas region, representing the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, has won the FIATA/TT Club Young Logistics Professional award for 2022.

Other finalists at the awards, held at the 2022 FIATA World Congress in Busan, Korea, were: Asia Pacific, Avishkar Srivastava, India; Africa and Middle East Ruvimbo Gukwe, Zimbabwe; and Europe Maximilian Drüschler, Germany.

TT Club managing director, loss prevention, Michael Yarwood, said: “Karina Perez Perez submitted a dissertation detailing her work in assessing the tools the industry is developing to enhance operator’s performance in the crucial area of sustainability. TT believes that the logistics sector’s ability to attract vital new talent to its ranks is greatly improved by a stronger commitment to environmental issues that are so concerning to those younger generations around the world.”

FIATA president, Ivan Petrov added “Attracting and promoting young people in the freight forwarding industry is one of the top priorities on FIATA’s agenda, and we are honoured to meet young logistics professionals, who we can also learn from, while likewise providing them with important tools and guidance for their careers. FIATA acts as the bridge between successful and recognised freight forwarders and young promising talents.”

So good they named her twice

Karina Perez Perez from the Americas region, representing the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, has won the FIATA/TT Club Young Logistics Professional award for 2022.

Other finalists at the awards, held at the 2022 FIATA World Congress in Busan, Korea, were: Asia Pacific, Avishkar Srivastava, India; Africa and Middle East Ruvimbo Gukwe, Zimbabwe; and Europe Maximilian Drüschler, Germany.

TT Club managing director, loss prevention, Michael Yarwood, said: “Karina Perez Perez submitted a dissertation detailing her work in assessing the tools the industry is developing to enhance operator’s performance in the crucial area of sustainability. TT believes that the logistics sector’s ability to attract vital new talent to its ranks is greatly improved by a stronger commitment to environmental issues that are so concerning to those younger generations around the world.”

FIATA president, Ivan Petrov added “Attracting and promoting young people in the freight forwarding industry is one of the top priorities on FIATA’s agenda, and we are honoured to meet young logistics professionals, who we can also learn from, while likewise providing them with important tools and guidance for their careers. FIATA acts as the bridge between successful and recognised freight forwarders and young promising talents.”

Tags: FIATA; TT Club