Interfreight Ltd, a member of heavy-lift network the Project Professionals Group,' has been named as a Top 100 mid-sized company in Uganda.

The awards are an initiative of professional services network KPMG and the publishers of the Daily Monitor newspaper.

PPG general manager Kevin Stephens congratulated Interfreight on its achievement and recognition as a stand-out business service provider in the African market.

'It is pleasing to see Interfreight's efforts rewarded as they have been involved in an impressive number of projects over the years, particularly the transportation of mining, and power industry plant and equipment,' Mr Stephens said.

The annual awards survery was introduced to showcase business excellence and support and encourage mid-size companies who are the driving force behind the Ugandan economy.

The awards recognise financial growth, market reputation, public opinion, corporate governance, and contribution to the economy.

Interfreight Commercial Director, Dilip Bhandari, and Logistics Director Martin Richner accepted the award during' a gala night at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

Interfreight was founded in 1968 and has a freight logistics network throughout Eastern Africa.