A photo of the award presentation
Ghana's premium Petroleum Haulage Company, J. K Horgle and Co. Limited has been crowned Ghana's Most Outstanding Transport Company of the Year Award at the just-ended maiden edition of the Ghana Downstream Awards and Gala Night held at the luxurious Alisa Hotel North Ridge- Accra.
On the same night, the Group CEO at J. K Horgle Transport Company, Joseph K. Horgle received a special recognition award for his outstanding efforts as a pioneer in the haulage of petroleum products across the country.
The tremendous awards signify his stunning leadership qualities and exceptional dedication to providing quality transport systems for the petroleum industry and also for being extremely respected personality advocating for best business practices in the sector.
The Downstream Gala and Awards Night is a pioneering awards scheme designed to promote compliance within the petroleum industry and to acknowledge both individual and institutional contributions to the growth and sustainability of the sector. By recognizing excellence across the downstream value chain, the event aims to inspire higher standards and continuous improvement within the industry.
The event was a climax to the 2024 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GHiPCon) held on 17th- 18th July, organised by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distribution ( CBOD) and the Association of Oil and Marketing Companies (AOMC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy brought together all the industry stakeholders to synergies and pull resources from each other and also celebrate and promotes high level of ethics within the sector.
Speaking to the Media after receiving the all-important honours, Joseph K. Horgle was extremely grateful for such a wonderful recognition at this highest magnitude.
According to him, the award reflects the company's unwavering focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while adhering to rigorous quality standards over the years.
" I am indeed grateful for such a great recognition at this highest milestone. I started from a humble beginning in 1976 but now, I am extremely overwhelmed with this great achievement over the years. I dedicate this to my staff and cherished clients across the country ", he said.
J. K Horgle Transport Company is positioning itself as a leader in the industry with credibility and reputation in the market and also setting a benchmark for others to follow.
PROFILE ABOUT JOSEPH K. HORGLE ( CEO, J. K HORGLE TRANSPORT AND CO)
JK Horgle is the CEO of J.K Horgle Transport Limited which is one of the prominent petroleum haulage companies in Ghana
Over the decade, he has encouraged the introduction and adoption of Information Technology to improve business processes in all aspects of the business to promote data collection, record keeping and trend analysis
• He has successfully launched other businesses in the true entrepreneurial spirit, venturing into fields such as bulk importation and distribution of petroleum products, real estate and construction, telecommunications and petroleum warehousing and distribution with his ambitious new 90000 metric tons tank farm project currently underway.
His business keeps growing as he partners with several banks, prominent among them being Société Générale, Zenith Bank and Cal Bank.
He continues to inspire many with his drive for defensive driving and road safety with his self-sponsored nationwide Road Safety Radio program that airs every Saturday.
ABOUT J.K HORGLE TRANSPORT LTD
JK Horgle Transport & CO Ltd is a wholly Ghanaian-owned family business spanning three generations over 60 years.
It is a leading logistics company in West Africa known for safe and efficient petroleum product delivery.
They extend mentorship and training to companies across multiple African countries, maintaining SHELL certification since 2007 with an outstanding 99% assessment average.
Their dedicated team of over 700 staff and 500 trucks has earned industry recognition and awards, positioning the company as a hallmark of excellence in Ghana and West Africa.
Expanding with five installations, their commitment to proving African excellence through efficient operations is evident, offering extensive CSR support and industrial training to contribute significantly to Ghana's economy.
J. K Horgle Transport Company also champion inclusivity with female empowerment training programs as well as the equal employment of females in traditionally male roles to ensure great livelihoods for all.
The company also opens their doors to industrial attachments and look for opportunities to support the petrol chemical and auto engineering training institutions.