Logistics Company of the Year Award goes to Caffrey International

Specialist provider of road transport and logistics services, Caffrey International, has won the Logistics Company of the Year Award 2011 at the Irish Exporters Association’s Export Awards in Dublin on Friday 11th November.

The Award was presented by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr. Richard Bruton to Mark Caffrey, MD of Caffrey International, who stated: “We take great pride in winning this award. We appreciate the recognition that the Irish Exporters Association gives to the important role that Logistics continues to play in the success story of Irish exports. As part of that role, we provide competitively priced and sustainable routes to market. We can only deliver this through the experience and expertise of our very committed workforce. This Award is a real, and much appreciated tribute to them and to their work.”

Caffrey International launched in 1969, operating a specialist road transport and logistics service between Ireland, the UK and continental Europe, becoming business partners in 2009 with award winning UK supply chain solutions provider, Oakland International Ltd.

Oakland International Managing Director, Dean Attwell, commented: “We are absolutely delighted for Mark and his team who continue to work tirelessly to deliver road transport and logistics excellence across the board.

“Our close working relationship means both companies can be flexible, cost effective and innovative for customers seeking a route to the retail, wholesale or foodservice market in Ireland, the UK and Europe setting our two businesses apart from the competition and now recognised as being amongst the best in our industries.

Other award success in 2011; Oakland International, the National Checkout Award for Best Third Party Distributor.

Acknowledged as best in class, together they continue to extend and develop their bespoke road transport, logistics and supply chain solutions offer.

Issued: 22/11/2011