The Seahorse Freight Association (SFA) has recognised outstanding journalism in the global transport, freight and logistics sectors during its 2025 Journalist Awards ceremony held in London, following a record-breaking number of submissions from around the world .
The awards attracted 360 entries from 60 journalists worldwide, the highest in the event’s history, underscoring the growing importance of specialist journalism in supply chain, air cargo, maritime and logistics reporting. Winners across 13 categories were selected by an independent panel of judges, with each recipient receiving a commemorative plaque and a cash prize .
Speaking during the event, SFA Chair Pressiana Naydenova praised both the winners and all applicants, noting the rising standards in industry reporting.
“On behalf of the Seahorse Committee, I’d like to congratulate everyone who applied this year, not just the winners. It takes courage to put your name forward, and the quality of journalism across supply chain, air cargo, freight, maritime, and logistics has never been higher,” Naydenova said.
She added that despite mounting global challenges and pressure on the media industry, the role of journalists remains vital.
“Amid global challenges and with the media industry under pressure we are proud that our awards recognise the innovation and rigour journalists bring to the table. I am proud of our team and all we have achieved this year, including attracting record entries and sharing the voices of the people who tell the stories that move the world,” she said .
Anastasiya Simsek of Air Cargo Week was named Seahorse Journalist of the Year for her incisive reporting across the air cargo, freight and logistics sectors. Her work was commended for tackling urgent industry developments while offering deeper analysis on supply-chain resilience, sustainability and digital transformation .
Highlighting the value of journalism in navigating complex industry dynamics, SFA board member and cargo.one PR and Communications Lead Richard Stevenson said strong reporting is essential in today’s rapidly changing environment.
“Amid a backdrop of complex supply chain environments, challenging geopolitics, rapidly progressing AI, evolving safety standards, and demand for greater transparency and predictability, insightful journalism is more vital than ever,” Stevenson said.
“Strong reporting is invaluable to us all – empowering stakeholders to better tackle developments, risks and opportunities, supporting better decision-making and fairness at every level,” he added.
The Seahorse Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Kenya’s Ambassador Nancy Karigithu, Advisor for the Blue Economy at the Executive Office of the President of Kenya and Maritime and Blue Economy Special Envoy.
Karigithu was recognised for championing the welfare of seafarers, representing Kenya at the International Maritime Organization, and advancing technical cooperation programmes across Africa .
Meanwhile, Lloyd’s Register Foundation’s She Sees Exhibition received the Seahorse Personality of the Year Award for shedding light on the hidden histories of women in the maritime industry. The exhibition, led by portrait photographer Emile Sandy and overseen by Louise Sanger, Head of Research, Interpretation and Engagement at the foundation, aims to address long-standing gender inequality within the sector .
Welcoming the strong representation of women among this year’s winners and runners-up, SFA and WISTA UK board member Sue Terpilowski said journalism continues to set a positive example.
“It’s encouraging to see such strong representation of women across this year’s winners and runner-ups,” Terpilowski said.
“Compared with the broader sectors we work with, journalism is clearly leading by example, with many outstanding female journalists driving high-quality reporting,” she added.
“This balance shows what our industries can achieve when talented people across the board are given the space to excel. The SFA welcomes this positive example and the way it allows all team members to shine,” Terpilowski said .
The 2025 awards were sponsored by AAL Shipping, American Bureau of Shipping, DNV, Global Marine Travel, PSA, TT Club and U-Freight, with additional support from industry bodies including the British International Freight Association, Rail Freight Group and International Association of Ports and Harbours.
As in previous years, proceeds from a charity raffle held during the ceremony supported Transaid.
