Chris Lewis, Deputy Chairman at Maritime Transport, has been awarded an OBE in the 2026 New Year Honours, in recognition of his services to the UK ports and logistics industry.
With more than 40 years’ experience across the UK ports sector, Chris has led three of the country’s largest container ports - the Port of Felixstowe, DP World Southampton, and DP World London Gateway - driving significant improvements in productivity, resilience, and long-term supply chain capability at some of the UK’s most critical trade gateways. He rejoined Maritime Transport in 2022, where his insight and leadership have continued to support the expansion of their national network.
Chris said:
“I am very honoured to receive this award, particularly for a career I have thoroughly enjoyed.
"I have been lucky to work with great people and teams during my career, I see this as recognition for the hard-working people in the ports and logistics industry who keep trade flowing for the country every day.”
Andy Thorne, founder and Chairman of Kestrel Liner Agencies has also been honoured with an OBE.
Andy’s accolade is for services to British Exports and to British Interests in the Caribbean, including philanthropic work there.
Andy said:
“To have done the job I love all my life, and to have been recognised for doing it, is something very special. Thank you to all those who put me forward for this incredible honour.”
Congratulations Chris & Andy from the Multimodal team!
