Petroleum Haulage Company, J.K. Horgle and Co. Limited, has been crowned the Most Outstanding Transport Company of the Year at the maiden edition of the Ghana Downstream Awards and Gala Night. The event was held at the luxurious Alisa Hotel North Ridge in Accra.
On the same night, the Group CEO of J.K. Horgle Transport Company, Joseph K. Horgle, received a special recognition award for his pioneering efforts in the haulage of petroleum products across the country. This tremendous honor signifies his exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to providing quality transport systems for the petroleum industry. He is also highly respected for advocating 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 sector’s growth and sustainability. By recognizing excellence across the downstream value chain, the event aims to inspire higher standards and continuous improvement within the industry.
The event was the climax of the 2024 Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GHiPCon), held on July 17-18. Organized 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), and under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, the conference brought together industry stakeholders to synergize, share resources, and celebrate high ethics within the sector.
Speaking to the media after receiving the prestigious honors, Joseph K. Horgle expressed his gratitude for the recognition. 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, and 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 an industry leader with credibility and reputation in the market, setting benchmarks for others to follow.
Who’s Joseph K. Horgle?
Joseph K. Horgle is the CEO of J.K. Horgle Transport Limited, one of the prominent petroleum haulage companies in Ghana. Over the decades, he has encouraged the introduction and adoption of Information Technology to improve business processes in all aspects of the business, promoting 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. His ambitious new 90,000 metric tons tank farm project is 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.
J.K. 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 the safe and efficient delivery of petroleum products.
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. They offer extensive CSR support and industrial training, contributing significantly to Ghana’s economy. J.K. Horgle Transport Company also champions inclusivity with female empowerment training programs and the equal employment of females in traditionally male roles, ensuring great livelihoods for all. The company also opens its doors to industrial attachments and looks for opportunities to support petrochemical and auto engineering training institutions.
