Seahorse Freight Association

02/06/2025

We are looking to expand our board members.
Are you passionate about supporting freight, logistics, and supply chain journalism and PRs?
We’re looking for three people with experience in securing sponsorship for our events, providing skills and training for members, or managing digital marketing and communications for us. If you have a desire to shape the future of our industry, please consider joining our Committee as a Board Member.

📍 UK-based | Remote (with occasional London meetups)
📍 Voluntary | Monthly virtual Board meetings
🕒 Application deadline: Fri, 20th June

🔹 What you’ll do:
• Help deliver events, awards, and networking opportunities
• Attend monthly virtual board meetings and occasional in-person sessions in London
• Join a Board Committee of experienced individuals who are passionate about supporting trade journalism

🔹 What we’re looking for:
• Interest in freight, logistics, or corporate communications, or relevant sectors
• Team player with can-do attitude
• Passion for advocacy, innovation, and collaboration

If you're ready to make an impact and give back to the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send us a copy of your CV and a Cover letter outlining why you would like to join the Committee by 20th June via email [email protected] or LinkedIn . We are looking to shortlist candidates and hold virtual interviews w/c 23rd and 3rd June.

The Seahorse Freight Association, which was formed in 1962, brings companies in the supply chain, logistics, and transport industry together with the media who report on them and the Public Relations and marketing professionals who work in the sector.

31/03/2025

The Seahorse Summer BBQ & Networking Evening is Back! 8 July @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
We’re delighted to announce the return of the Seahorse Summer BBQ, an evening of relaxed networking, familiar faces, and new connections, all set against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames at the much-loved Doggett’s Coat and Badge.

Whether you’re a long-time attendee or joining us for the first time, come along for great company, delicious BBQ and the chance to soak up the summer atmosphere by the riverside.

Journalists attend free of charge
PRs, marketers and other non-journalists: Tickets are £50 per person. Please register your interest and we’ll send you an invoice for your ticket(s).

Interested in sponsoring the evening? We’d love to hear from you Book here https://seahorseclub.co.uk/seahorse/summer-bbq/

11/01/2025

We were so pleased to attend the Seahorse Freight Association Journalist Awards 2024 last night, which celebrate high quality transport and logistics reporting.

Transaid's Project Manager, Thelma Ayisi, was invited to speak at the awards and provide attendees updates on Transaid's programmes. The awards raised more than £1,000 through a raffle on the night, an incredible amount. ✨

A huge thank you to the Meantime Communications and Seahorse Freight Association teams, and to all the attendees for their continued support of Transaid!

13/12/2023

13/12/2023

🏆🎉 Congratulations to all of our Seahorse Awards winners, thank you to the 24 professionals who gave us their time and expertise to judge the entries and thank you to our sponsors, without whom none of this would be possible.

07/11/2023

John Shingleton - RIP

With great sadness, the Seahorse Freight Association brings you news of the death of John Shingleton, a highly esteemed figure in shipping and logistics journalism, whose passing a fortnight ago has left a profound void in the industry. John was the owner and editor of the highly respected Handy Shipping Guide.

John was not just the helmsman of a freight directory and news source that many relied upon for insights into all modes of freight transport and ancillary services; he was also a beacon of journalistic integrity. His tenacity for uncovering the truth was as renowned as his ability to dissect the complexities of the freight industry, offering clarity to his readers.

Throughout his career, John Shingleton distinguished himself with a steadfast commitment to asking the tough questions. He embodied the essence of a journalist who could cut through the noise to reveal the story underneath. His dedication to journalism was matched by a gentlemanly charm and a sharp wit that endeared him to all who knew him.

His sense of humour, as much as his professional acumen, will be sorely missed by a community that valued him as a colleague and dear friend.

Our sympathies are extended to Jackie, John's wife; his children, Danny, Ben and John Junior; and their families at this sad time.

John's family have created a memorial page for him online: https://memorialsource.com/memorial/johnshingleton. You are invited to share your memories of John on the site.

25/06/2023

Celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer today with the worldwide maritime community. Without seafarers, global trade and logistics would be very different. They are the backbone of commerce, delivering goods and resources worldwide. So we salute and thank you all for your invaluable contribution to our world.

08/12/2022

Great night yesterday so good to see so many of you at our Awards and Christmas event. Congratulations to all the winners Read our press release for all the winners and Highly Commended. Seahorse awarded its Personality of the Year Award to Valeria Ihnatenko from Antonov Airlines and its Lifetime Achievement Award to Portcare International’s Peter Owen, a past chairman of Seahorse.

SEAHORSE FREIGHT ASSOCIATION RECOGNISES BEST IN CLASS REPORTING IN THE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PRESS 8, Dec 2022 | 0 comments Over 160 guests attended The Seahorse Journalist Awards in London yesterday to celebrate excellence in journalism across the globe London, UK, Thursday 8th December 2022: ...

24/10/2022

The award entries at now open and book your tickets to attend

18/10/2022

Our Christmas Party and Awards are back on 7 December 2022

Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London SE1 9DD

The closing date for entries is Friday, 9th November 2022 10.00 am (GMT). Entry details etc

JOURNALIST AWARDS 2022 in partnership with 8th December 2022 at Little Ship Club   The Seahorse Freight Association Journalist Awards, in partnership with AAL Shipping, recognise and celebrate the best journalism in supply chain, logistics, and transport, as well as celebrating individuals who have...

14/10/2022

Look out for details for the 2022 Christmas party and Journalist Awards. Journalists' nominations are now open visit our website

JOURNALIST AWARDS 2022 in partnership with 8th December 2022 at Little Ship Club   The Seahorse Freight Association Journalist Awards, in partnership with AAL Shipping, recognise and celebrate the best journalism in supply chain, logistics, and transport, as well as celebrating individuals who have...

14/10/2022

Very sad news and a great loss to our industry

The shipping and shiprepair industries lost one of their finest journalists and most colourful characters with the sudden passing of Alan Thorpe in the early hours of October 13.