Two GB Global group companies, Uniserve and Customs Insights, have been shortlisted for the prestigious BIFA Freight Service Awards 2026. This recognises their expertise, innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes across the logistics and international trade sectors.
Uniserve has been shortlisted for the European Logistics Forwarder of the Year Award, while Customs Insights has secured a place in the Customs Compliance Services Award category.
Both short listings highlight the specialist capabilities within GB Global. Additionally, they show the group’s commitment to developing innovative solutions that help customers navigate increasingly complex supply chain and international trade challenges.
Uniserve – European Logistics Forwarder of the Year
Uniserve’s nomination recognises the work of its European logistics division, UniEurope. This follows the successful redesigning of a major UK grocery retailer’s Italian import supply chain. This protected the movement of approximately 2,000 containers annually, despite significant disruption across the European rail network.
Throughout 2024 and 2025, infrastructure works, industrial action, equipment shortages and capacity restrictions created considerable challenges for European freight movements. Moreover, with the retailer heavily reliant on rail services to transport wine, beer and spirits from Italy, UniEurope identified the need for a more resilient alternative.
Working closely with key partners, the team developed and implemented an alternative logistics solution that safeguarded the movement of goods during a period of significant transport disruption. The approach maintained service reliability, capacity and supply chain continuity while reducing operational risk.
The solution protected the retailer’s flow of imported products. In addition we minimised disruption risks and established a more flexible and sustainable long-term transport model.
Customs Insights – Customs Compliance Services
Customs Insights has been shortlisted for its proactive approach to customs compliance and the development of its Customs Compliance & Due Diligence Framework.
As international trade regulations continue to evolve, businesses face increasing pressure to maintain compliance, manage risk and ensure accuracy across their global supply chains. Importantly, Customs Insights’ framework provides customers with a transparent, auditable and scalable approach to strengthening their customs compliance processes.
Going beyond the submission of customs declarations, the framework combines specialist customs expertise with practical operational support through customer-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These establish clear and consistent customs processes. Enhanced controls cover commodity code classification, customs valuation and origin requirements. Moreover, the framework includes comprehensive due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. It also features risk-based compliance reviews that identify potential issues and drive continuous improvement. Ongoing guidance and education are provided to support informed customs decision-making.
Celebrating expertise across GB Global
The shortlisting of both Uniserve and Customs Insights highlights the breadth of expertise across GB Global, from supply chain innovation and freight forwarding to customs compliance and international trade advisory services. Together, the group’s businesses help customers navigate complexity, manage risk and unlock opportunities across global markets.
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