Finalists announced for Logistics UK's highly respected annual awards
Monday 21 August 2023
Logistics companies nationwide are celebrating today 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, which will take place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on the evening of Thursday 7 December 2023.
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 event – 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.
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, comments: “Our industry has seen off a number of key challenges in the past year to continue to deliver for customers and the work of our dedicated sector is reflected in this year’s awards shortlist. 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 personally 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:
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 now look forward to celebrating all finalists, and winners, at our 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 celebrating the very best of our sector – it’s sure to be a night to remember.”
Andy Kaye, CEO of headline sponsor, Bis Henderson Group, comments: “We are delighted to be the headline sponsor for this year’s Logistics UK Awards and are looking forward to celebrating excellence across the logistics sector. As leading exponents of supply chain best practice, Bis Henderson believes these awards capture the innovative spirit of our industry and we fully support and applaud the businesses, organisations and individuals that drive our industry to achieve great things. We look forward to meeting the finalists on the night and wish them the very best of luck.”
To find out more, or book your place at the industry awards event of the year, please visit: www.logistics.org.uk/logistics23
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, Brexit, 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.
