Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards winners showcase the best of the industry

The logistics industry came together at a glittering gala celebration and dinner at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 11 December 2025, as business group Logistics UK announced the winners of the Logistics Awards 2025.

Now in its ninth year, the annual event recognises the achievements of businesses and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry in the past twelve months. This year’s event, supported by Crown Oil, saw stellar entries from the road, rail, sea and air industries, all displaying outstanding commitment, knowledge and expertise of their sectors.

Award winners included the Port of Dover, Woodland Logistics, GXO, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and DP World. The quality of candidates nominated for Rising Star of the Year meant the judges could not separate a winner, and chose to recognise two individuals: Beth Baxter, Fleet Coordinator at Swain Container Solutions and Elliott Lancaster, Innovation Manager at Omnes Global and PhD candidate at Keele University.

Malcolm Wilson, former CEO at GXO Logistics received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, and Logistics Leader of the Year was awarded to John Trenchard, Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain at DP World. Trenchard was recognised for his Modal Shift Programme, resulting in the removal of 28,000 tonnes of CO2 and almost 9 million truck miles in 2024.

The evening also saw Lee Thompson-Halls, Fleet Transport Manager, Brocklesby Ltd announced as the winner of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year competition for 2025, sponsored by Samsara.

Logistics UK Chief Executive Ben Fletcher said: “Every year we are proud to host the Logistics Awards, showcasing the widespread skills, talent and expertise of our industry. The quality of entrants was extremely impressive and acts as a reminder of the exceptional organisations and individuals working in the sector today.

“Those who were shortlisted for awards should feel proud of themselves and their achievements: competition was stiff, and judges had a tough job on their hands determining the winners.”

The Logistics Awards 2025 winners are:

International Logistics Business of the Year (sponsored by Motive): Currie Solutions Group

Highly commended: Harrison Spinks and Universe

Public Services Operator of the Year: M6toll (Midland Expressway Ltd)

Most Innovative Company of the Year: Gregory Distribution Ltd

Highly commended: Palletline Ltd

Freight by Water Business of the Year: Port of Dover

Highly commended: Ellerman City Liners

Decarbonisation Initiative of the Year (sponsored by Close Brothers): Evri

Highly commended: Grid Smarter Cities in partnership with Southwark Council

Logistics Technology Provider of the Year (sponsored by Depot Connect International): Parcelly

Highly commended: Microlise

Van Business of the Year (sponsored by Logistics UK Recovery Service): Tesco.com

Highly commended: Efret and Northgate Vehicle Hire

Logistics Partner of the Year (sponsored by Crown Oil): Uniserve and Sainsbury’s

Highly commended: Aramex UK

Air Freight Business of the Year: Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year (sponsored by Port of Dover): GXO

Highly commended: National Grid

Rail Freight Business of the Year (sponsored by Howard Tenens Logistics): DP World

Highly commended: Tesco distribution Rail Network

Warehousing Business of the Year: Howard Tenens Logistics

Highly commended: XPO Logistics

Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year (sponsored by Wise): Life Couriers UK

Most Innovative Product of the Year (sponsored by Palletways): Collett & Sons Ltd’s Blade Adaptor Trailer

Safety in Logistics Initiative of the Year (sponsored by DP World): Pallet-Track Ltd

Rising Star of the Year: Beth Baxter, Fleet Coordinator, Swain Container Solutions and Elliott Lancaster, Innovation Manager and PhD candidate, Omnes Global/Keele University

Logistics Leader of the Year (sponsored by Flexis): John Trenchard, Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain, DP World

Highly commended: James Stephens, VP Corporate Affairs UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain

Road Transport Operator of the Year (sponsored by Brigade Electronics UK): Woodland Logistics

Logistics UK’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Malcolm Wilson, former CEO, GXO Logistics

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit www.logistics.org.uk