An Essex-based logistics firm has been named among the top UK organisations for training and developing staff. 
Unsworth Global Logistics  has been acknowledged as “leading the freight industry in training and development” and as “a model for all business sectors” by the Federation of Small Businesses .
Unsworth’s triumphant moment came at the annual FSB Business Awards mounted by the Federation of Small Businesses. 
Unsworth gained the runner-up award for Training and Development at the London Business Awards 2015 held at the Pullman Hotel  
The FSB is the UK’s largest business organisation in terms of membership numbers.  
“With logistics identified as the top industry for future jobs growth in Essex, training for the industry is seen as crucially important for the future,” said the FSB’s Essex regional vice-chairman David Barnes. “The award was in recognition of the work the company has done in developing and continually investing in unique training and development opportunities. Employees at all levels have benefited for this commitment.” 
Charles Hogg, Unsworth’s commercial director, expressed his delight with the award. 
“We invest a lot of time and effort in ensuring our staff training and development programme is of high quality and relevant to our operations. 
“We strongly believe that it’s our responsibility to invest in our staff and ensure that they have the opportunities to succeed. It’s an honour to rank so highly against such impressive entries, especially within the small business community.” 
Unsworth, which has its headquarters in Leytonstone, ships freight from the Essex and east coast ports of Tilbury, London Gateway, Harwich and Felixstowe. 
Founded 40 years ago, the family-owned firm has grown to become one of the UK’s largest independent global freight management providers.