FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, together with TT Club, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for the international freight transport sector, is excited to announce the Global winner of this year's Young Logistics Professionals Award (YLP) at the 2024 FIATA World Congress held in Panama City, Panama.

We are delighted to announce Laura Cristin Egerer, the Region Europe Winner nominated by Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik (DSLV), whose remarkable achievements have earned her the title of this year’s global winner. Her dissertation, Reliable Logistics Solutions in an Unreliable Environment, explored the export of an oversized combustion chamber and the import of a dangerous goods sea freight shipment, which she presented in her live session in Panama. Her solution-oriented approach to these complex cargo movements demonstrates both her expertise and innovative thinking.

Turgut Erkeskin, President of FIATA, remarked, “For over twenty years, FIATA and TT Club have been providing valuable training opportunities for the young rising stars of the industry by organising a yearly contest. The competition demonstrates the recognition by FIATA and TT Club of the need to develop skilled human resources in the freight forwarding and logistics sector and to acknowledge young talents. This award is a unique experience for young professionals, allowing them to gain more experience in the industry and connections throughout the competition. Congratulations to Laura and all the finalists for their contributions and for illustrating the bright future of our industry.”

Michael Yarwood, Managing Director Loss Prevention at TT Club, shared: ““The challenges facing the modern logistics sector are varied and complex; perhaps more so than in any other period in the history of global trade. The professionality, initiative and creativity of our talented young logistics practitioners is, we believe critical in maintaining the stability of world trade now and in the future. As TT has always been committed to improving that stability, we support without question the YLP programme and congratulate Laura Cristin Egerer, all the finalists and FIATA for its continued efforts in nurturing young talent.”

The 2024 FIATA World Congress, held in the strategically significant capital city of Panama, placed a spotlight on young talents with a dedicated full day of activities. As a global hub for logistics, Panama plays a central role in connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, making it a fitting location for an event celebrating innovation and youth engagement in the logistics industry. During the YLP day, the four global finalists shared their inspiring stories of dedication and the self-development journey they embarked on to reach this important milestone in their careers. Each winner reflected on the intensive preparation process and the support they received throughout their journey. This year’s Congress featured a YLP Talk Show, where attendees had the unique opportunity to actively participate by voting for their favourite contestant. This event showed FIATA’s and TT Club unwavering commitment to empowering young professionals and fostering the next generation of leaders in logistics.

As the logistics sector continues to evolve, FIATA and TT Club remain dedicated to making this competition more inclusive and encouraging for all young professionals. By fostering innovation and unlocking potential, we are helping to shape an industry where the brightest talents are at the forefront of progress and transformation.