Logistics UK announces finalists in 2026 Logistics Awards

Logistics UK has revealed the shortlist for its tenth Logistics Awards, Logistics UK’s annual celebration that recognises the achievements of businesses and individuals from across the sector. Taking place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on the evening of Thursday 10 December 2026, the awards evening will recognise excellence from businesses moving goods by road, rail, sea and air, including operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries.

The awards highlight the accomplishments of companies and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the logistics industry in the past 12 months. Logistics UK’s Board – consisting of representatives from some of the country’s most influential logistics businesses – will now complete the final round of independent judging before the winners are announced on 10 December.

Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK’s 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 awards evening – which is sponsored by Aptean, Brigade Electronics, Close Brothers, DP World, HSBC, Logistics UK Recovery Service, Pallet Track, Palletways, Port of Dover, Samsara, VEV and Wise – will include a champagne reception and three course meal, with dancing and top-quality entertainment from host Josh Widdicombe, one of the UK’s best-loved comedians. Tables at this year’s Logistics Awards can now be booked by visiting https://logistics.org.uk/event/logistics-awards/ (an early bird discount is in place until 28 August).

The shortlisted entrants for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2026 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 & Road to Logistics, 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.

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s biggest 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, water 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 logistics.org.uk