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Finalists announced for Logistics UK’s coveted annual awards

Logistics companies nationwide are celebrating after being shortlisted for Logistics UK's prestigious Logistics Awards 2023.

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 winners are announced at the celebratory event on Thursday 7 December 2023 at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge.  

Highlighting the achievements of companies and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry in the past 12 months, the awards evening – sponsored by supply chain and logistics specialists, Bis Henderson Group – will include a glittering champagne reception and three course meal, with entertainment to be provided by award winning stand-up comedian Milton Jones.  

“Our industry has seen off a number of key challenges in the past year to continue to deliver for customers and the breadth of our dedicated sector’s work is reflected in this year’s awards shortlist,” said David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK.

“Narrowing down the entries from the high-quality submissions has been incredibly difficult, and I don’t envy those selecting the final winners.

“I would like to thank all those who entered and congratulate all our finalists. We are set for a thrilling night of celebration in December.” 

The shortlisted entrants for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2023 are as follows:    

International Logistics Business of the Year 

Aramex 

Bleckmann 

DFDS Logistics 

Kerry Logistics UK 

Norfolk Logistics Ltd 

ShipBob 

Public Services Operator of the Year 

ABS TRANSPORT LTD 

LibertyBus 

Metropolitan Police – Commercial Vehicle Unit 

Norse Group 

Most Innovative Company of the Year – Sponsored by Brigade Electronics  

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions 

Kinaxia Logistics 

Prohire Limited 

Varamis Rail 

Wise 

XPO Logistics in partnership with British Gypsum 

Water Business of the Year 

Freightlink Solutions 

Peel Ports Group 

Port of Tyne 

Robert Wynn & Sons Ltd 

Decarbonisation Champion of the Year – Sponsored by Logistics UK Fuel Solutions 

DFDS Logistics 

DHL Express 

DP World 

Howard Tenens Logistics 

John Lewis Partnership 

PD Ports 

Peel Ports Group 

XPO Logistics in partnership with British Gypsum 

Logistics Technology Provider of the Year – Sponsored by Port of Dover 

Microlise 

ProvisionAI 

SNAP 

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland 

what3words 

XPO Logistics in partnership with British Gypsum 

Van Business of the Year – Sponsored by Logistics UK Recovery 

The winners of each award category from Logistics UK's Van Awards 2023 will form the shortlist for Van Business of the Year. For more information on Logistics UK's Van Awards 2023, please visit: www.logistics.org.uk/vanawards23  

Logistics Partner of the Year 

Innovation Gateway 

Menzies Distribution & TIP Group 

Metro 

Uniserve 

Wincanton and EDF Energy 

XPO Logistics & Saint-Gobain 

Air Business of the Year 

AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) 

Chapman Freeborn 

Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year 

Brigade Electronics plc 

DFDS Logistics 

J Murphy and Sons Ltd 

Maersk 

UPS 

Wincanton – Karen Govier 

Rail Business of the Year 

Freightliner 

GB Railfreight 

Orange Train Wash 

Tesco 

People Champion of the Year 

Carnell 

CEVA Logistics 

DFDS Logistics 

DHL Supply Chain - Driver Ambassador Programme 

DHL Supply Chain - Wellbeing Programme 

Reflex Vehicle Hire 

Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year – Sponsored by Endava 

IONA 

Rhenus Home Delivery UK 

SMS Ecofleet Limited 

Speedy Asset Services 

Vision Logistics 

Yodel 

Most Innovative Product of the Year 

Dawsongroup plc 

Evri 

IONA 

Lindum Packaging 

Orange Train Wash 

Volta Trucks 

Zenobe Energy 

Rising Star of the Year  

Aris Stefanou, General Manager – Dover Customs, DFDS Logistics 

Chloe Wyatt, DHL Supply Chain 

Evie Vincent, Fleet & Innovation Support Manager, Tesco PLC 

Jamie Sands, Group Operational Support Manager, Welch’s Transport Ltd 

Katherine Owens, Management Accountant Apprentice, Abbey Logistics Group 

Pasqualino Vaccarella, Yodel 

Logistics Leader of the Year – Sponsored by DHL Supply Chain 

ABS TRANSPORT LTD 

Chris Welch – Welch’s Transport Ltd 

Daniel Carrera, President, UPS Europe 

David Patten, Managing Director, Abbey Logistics Group 

Farah Asemi, Founder & CEO, SMS Eco Fleet Limited 

Tony Prescott, GTS Logistics UK 

Road Transport Operator of the Year – Sponsored by Bis Henderson 

Abbey Logistics Group 

Collett & Sons Ltd 

Miniclipper Logistics 

Tesco 

Wincanton and Primark 

XPO Logistics & Saint-Gobain 

“We look forward to honouring all the finalists, and winners, at our gala awards event, which is now established as the celebration night of the year for our industry,” continues Wells. 

“Book your place now and join leaders from across the sector, including some of the UK’s biggest brands, in applauding the very best of our sector – it’s sure to be a night to remember.”  

To find out more, or book your place at the industry awards event of the year, please visit:  www.logistics.org.uk/logistics23  

Published On: 24/08/2023 13:00:00

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