The four will each be hoping for selection as the overall Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year (YIFFY) 2010 and a prize that includes hands-on training experience either in London, Hong Kong or New Jersey.

Commending the quality of their dissertations as "outstanding", FIATA confirmed the regional finalists as: Region Africa/Middle East: Rion Henning, South Africa; Region Americas: Claudia Ramirez, Canada; Region Asia/Pacific: Ng Kah Yong, Singapore and Region Europe: Philipp Kueffner, Germany.

Now in its twelfth year, the YIFFY Award is recognised by FIATA and participating sponsors because of the need to develop quality in the industry and to reward young talent with valuable training opportunities.

The award principally consists of practical and academic training, attendance at the "Insight into Transport Law and Insurance" course in London and a week-long course at an IATA training centre. Additionally, one year's subscription to two freight magazines is provided.

Documentation for the 2011 Award will be distributed to FIATA Association Members towards the end of August/early September 2010, with a deadline for nominating candidates set at 15 January 2011.