Containers have been one of the greatest innovations in the shipping industry. Today is the age of “smart” containers that are modular, connected to the internet and much more operationally sustainable than before. This award recognises the company that has created an inspiring container solution that not only meets the needs of the container shipping industry today but will also continue to do so tomorrow.

The pandemic provided a major fillip to the food delivery business with many players jumping into the fray trying to outdo one another in terms of unique offerings, speed and reliability.

Winner of the Most Inspired Food Delivery App Award will be the one that has seen the widest acceptance among consumers while offering the best customer experience in terms of quick order fulfilments, prompt customer service and the widest product range.

e-Commerce today has become a part of our day-to-day lives and more and more people are recognising its convenience and importance. This award recognises a company that has managed to most successfully integrate logistics operations with its online presence be it on the B2B side or the B2C side. The hallmark of the winner of this award would the ability to bring buyers and sellers on a common digital platform and execute order fulfilment seamlessly and reliably with speed and efficiency.

AI has seen wider adoption in the transport and logistics industry recently, due to key developments in machine learning, computing and big data. The world over, logistics players are investing in AI to move from traditional legacy operating systems and gain a competitive advantage over others. AI has benefited the logistics industry by enabling smart warehouses, route planning and smart virtual assistants. This award recognises a key industry player who has developed AI-based systems and processes that have enabled users to make significant gains speed, efficiency, safety and resiliency.

Innovations in mobility are transforming personal and cargo transport today with the deployment of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, sophisticated sensors, connectivity and sustainability.

As 5G becomes more widely available, big data and IoT are going to change transport and logistics like never before as every piece of cargo and all transport vehicles become connected and visible across supply chains. This award recognises the biggest innovation in mobility that will have a tremendous positive impact on the world.

Technology is one of the most exciting arenas in business today, and start-ups are always the most dynamic too, henceforth, when we combine these two, we’re looking for some real pioneering innovation. This award is to be gifted to the start-up that has really gone over and above, we’re looking for the futurists of the future to stand up and be counted here.

Automation is the great enigma. We all know it has the power to be a game-changer, perhaps even the game-changer, yet it is very hard to automate processes so they work at full capacity. This means that many companies find investment in automation a risk; yes it has clear and evident power, but will it work? This award is gifted to the company that hasn’t only showcased the power of automation in logistics, but also made it affordable and actionable.

With the digitalization of transport and logistics well and truly underway, nominees for this award need to be not only at the forefront of digital innovation and using the latest technologies to achieve outstanding performance in terms of speed, cost efficiency and sustainability, but also pushing the boundaries of a new tomorrow in logistics, showing the rest of the industry the way in terms of service and operations.

Technology is perhaps the most exciting field in any region, in any industry. The promises of technology are huge. From revolutionising how we work, to evolving our global civilisation, to bringing equity to disparate groups, technology, when used with a pioneering spirit, is the golden key of our age. This award notes the very best in technology and looks for innovation, future vision, social considerations, and public health as key performance indicators in deciding our winner.

Since the onset of the pandemic dining out has become less popular with many customers preferring food delivery at home or office. This has given rise to a number of players in the Middle East providing express deliveries from restaurant or super market to doorstep.

This award recognises the most outstanding digital food delivery app that has been developed using innovative technologies and the best network reach to provide best-in-class speed, reliability and safety of a service that not only delivers food but also a matchless customer experience along with it.