UK Transport Awards 2020

2 SME NEWS / SME Transport Awards 2020 Editor’s Note , Welcome to the SME Transport Awards 2020 The UK Transport Awards returns for its second year, allowing SME News magazine to once again reward the hardworking individuals and firms working in this demanding sector for their innovation and excellence in their business practice as well as their outstanding overall performance. Transport can be one of the most important aspects in our daily lives, whether its arriving at work or school on time or receiving vital deliveries. We are always seeing continuous improvement to these services, with the introduction of smart roads, fleet software and similar technologies, it is clear that the UK always strives to enable us all to get where we need to go. In the last 60 years, we have seen a significant growth in car users alongside other methods of transport. The UK automotive sector employs 731,000 people and it is expected that 100,000 new automotive jobs will be created by 2020. We also boast a radial road network totalling 29,145 miles of main road, 2,173 miles of motorways and 213,750 miles of paved roads; 2,560 passenger railway stations on the Network Rail network and over 40 commercial airports, 20 of which are major international hubs, and as such there is a rich field of candidates deserving of accolades. Laura Brookes - Senior Editor Phone: +44 (0) 20 3970 0082 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sme-news.co.uk AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.