Arise Shipping and Logistics has won the Bulk Logistics Excellence category in the premier bulk shipping event, the IBJ Awards.

At a glittering ceremony at the Honourable Artillery Club in London, Capt. Pappu Sastry, CEO of Arise Shipping and Logistics collected the award in front of more than 500 senior shipping executives from around the world.

“It is a tremendous honour to win the award, I would like to thank the judges for choosing Arise Shipping and Logistics. It means a lot to us as a relatively young company and we see this as an endorsement of the progress we are making in African shipping,” said Capt. Sastry.

The IBJ Awards recognise achievements by individuals and organisations and uniquely provide companies with an opportunity to put themselves in the spotlight or to nominate an organisation that they believe is doing a fantastic job.

The venue for the awards was very special, set within the secure grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company, established by Royal Charter in 1537, and against the stunning backdrop of the historic Armoury House and buildings, the venue is one of the most in-demand spaces in London.

The host for the evening was iconic UK comedian, actor, writer, impressionist and presenter Hugh Dennis. He appeared as Team Captain in every episode of the long-running satirical panel show ‘Mock the Week’ and comedy TV series ‘Outnumbered’.