The shortlist for Logistics UK’s annual Logistics Awards has been released, showcasing the achievements of businesses and individuals across the sector.
The awards – on 10 December at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London – are designed to highlight the accomplishments of those that have made a significant contribution to the logistics industry in the past 12 months.
Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK chief executive, said: “The Logistics Awards are judged by the industry, for the industry, bringing together every transport mode and the businesses that support them.
“The standard of entries this year has been exceptionally high, showcasing the innovation, dedication and expertise that continues to drive our sector forward.
“I would like to thank everyone who entered, congratulate our shortlisted organisations and individuals on their achievement, and wish them the very best for what promises to be a fantastic celebration at our tenth anniversary event in December.”
The shortlisted entrants are:
Rising Star of the Year (individual): Alex Castle, Continuous Improvement & Change Lead, GXO Logistics; Eddie Davidson, Operations & Technology Director, Aegis Energy; Jamie Walker, Senior Operation Key Account Manager, DSV; Josh Rand, Workshop Management Apprentice, Bethell Construction; Leigha Blake, Head of Northern Operations, Woodland Logistics; Poppy Hawley, Supply Chain Leadership Degree Apprentice, XPO Logistics; Rebecca Edwards, Transport Manager, Howard Tenens; Riley Trevelyan, CPT Machine Operator/Driver, Lankelma.
International Logistics Business of the Year: Allied Group, Maersk Logistics and Services, Spedition Services Ltd, THG Fulfil, TST Group – UK and Ireland, Uniserve, WMS Logistics & Risk Management Ltd.
Public Services Operator of the Year: DSV, Sherwood T Group, TT2 Limited.
Most Innovative Company of the Year: Cencora Alliance Healthcare, Exeros, Motia, Routd Technology, Trade Harmonizer, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Webfleet, Welch Group.
Freight by Water Business of the Year: cargo.one, HMM, Maersk Logistics and Services, Speedy Hire, Streamline Shipping Group, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
Decarbonisation Initiative of the Year: DP World, DPD UK, GXO Logistics, HMM, Howard Tenens, Manfreight, Maritime Transport.
Logistics Technology Provider of the Year: CameraMatics, iCustoms.ai – iTraces, Motia, Routd Technology, SambaSafety, Samsara Connected Operations Platform, THG Fulfil.
Van Business of the Year: 101 Pet Express – Pet Transport UK & Europe, Cencora Alliance Healthcare, Openreach Fleet Limited, Prestige Pipelaying JV Ltd, UCLS.
Logistics Partner of the Year: CEVA Logistics and E.ON Next, DX, Howard Tenens, Noatum Logistics & HUGO BOSS, THG Fulfil, XPO Logistics and Arla Foods, XPO Logistics & Soprema UK.
Air Freight Business of the Year: cargo.one, FlyUs Aviation Group, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Maersk Logistics and Services.
Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year: Babcock International, Noatum Logistics UK, Sysco, Speedy Hire.
Rail Freight Business of the Year: GoExpress, Culina Integrated Packing Services – Bardon, Maritime Transport, Tesco Distribution Rail Network.
Warehousing Business of the Year: Bradford Swissport Ltd, DPD UK, DSV Global Transport & Logistics, Iron Mountain Warehousing & Logistics, Manfreight, Port of Dover Cargo Ltd, Swift Fulfilment.
Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year: DX, Evri, Life Couriers UK, Routd Technology, Truline.
Most Innovative Product of the Year: iCustoms.ai – iTraces, Netradyne – AI-Powered Fleet Safety Platform, Solvo.ai – Dynamic Pricing Platform, sopp+sopp – FleetScout, Trade Harmonizer – Compliance Platform, VEV Services Limited – VEV IQ, Wise – Network View.
Safety in Logistics Initiative of the Year: BOC Gases, Powerfleet and Transdev Airport Services, Prestige Pipelaying JV Ltd, Safetytech Accelerator, Tarmac Cement Ltd, United Utilities, Woodland Logistics.
Logistics Leader of the Year (individual): Aaron Powell, Fleet and Logistics Director, Speedy Hire; Chris Welch, Managing Director, Welch Group; Dr Sandra Macdonald-Ames, Risk Practice Lead – Motor, Gallagher Bassett; Dr Tevin Tobun, Founder & CEO, Routd Technology, Marie Claire Reid, Managing Director, TST Group; Naveed Ahmed, Director, Sherwood T Group.
Road Transport Operator of the Year: Cencora Alliance Healthcare, Collett, DP World, Harrison Spinks, Manfreight, Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, UCLS, Welsh Group.
