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
  • 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
  • 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,” continued 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.”

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