2026 AWARD SPONSORS
HEADLINE SPONSOR
Logistics UK is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, supporting, shaping and standing up for safe, sustainable and efficient logistics. Our 21,000 members uniquely represent the whole interconnected ‘system’ of logistics, across road, rail, sea, air and water – and include those who move goods as well as those whose businesses depend on goods being moved.
Logistics UK’s members represent over half of the UK’s lorry fleet, over 90% of freight moved by rail, and consign more than 70% of UK exports by sea and air.
PRE-AWARDS DrINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR
CNS. Forty years of powering UK trade.
Founded in 1986, Community Network Services (CNS), a DP World company, has spent four decades delivering the digital systems that keep UK trade moving. From replacing paper processes in the 1980s and establishing trusted CSP services, through to today’s high performance cloud based port community, customs and cross border solutions, CNS continues advancing technologies that help the logistics community navigate complex regulatory and operational demands.
AWARDS after party SPONSOR
ID Logistics UK, part of the global ID Logistics Group, is a leading third‑party logistics provider in sectors including retail, fashion and e-commerce.
With over 1.7m sqft of warehousing, ID Logistics UK works with leading brands to deliver tailored, flexible and innovation‑driven supply chain solutions
Driving strong expertise in areas such as automation, reverse logistics and refurbishment, we bring value and experience to our customer’s operations whilst ensuring we align to our strong commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility objectives.
AIR FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ASM has been developing, supplying and supporting innovative, business critical customs software for over 30 years. We also provide an important industry representation role across the international supply chain.
Sequoia is our state-of-the-art, high performance customs clearance platform with connections to customs and all port community systems. Powerful, cost-effective and flexible, Sequoia provides every tool you need to process your import, export and transit requirements (including all customs and S&S declarations), whilst delivering outstanding levels of productivity and compliance to forwarders of all sizes.
Sequoia provides almost limitless opportunities to exchange data with your back-office systems, allowing you to work faster and smarter through powerful innovation, integration and automation.
ROAD FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Dennison Trailers is a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicle trailers in the UK and Ireland. With a history of building high-quality trailers for almost 60 years, Dennison Trailers has a passion for engineering excellence, continuous product development, and a total commitment to customer service.
At its modern factories in Lancaster, UK, and Naas, Ireland, Dennison Trailers manufactures a broad range of market-leading, innovative, and superbly engineered trailers, as well as a range of specialist trailers. Its customer base includes many well-known haulage companies and transport operators in the UK and Ireland.
RAIL FREIGHT COMPANY OF thE YEAR
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SEA FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Freightliner is the UK’s largest maritime intermodal logistics operator. The combination of Freightliner’s locomotive fleet, strategically-located UK terminals and road vehicles allows for the sustainable and seamless journey of goods – from port right through to customer.
Port COMPANY OF thE YEAR
In 2026, HMM celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1976 with just three vessels, the company has grown into the world’s eighth‑largest container carrier, headquartered in Seoul with six regional headquarters worldwide - including its UK and European hub in London. Today, HMM operates a modern fleet of more than 100 vessels, among them some of the world’s largest 24,000 TEU Megamax‑24 class container ships, alongside a growing portfolio of eco‑friendly tonnage powered by methanol, LNG, and other alternative fuels.
HMM continues to invest heavily in technologies and capabilities essential to a sustainable future. The company is pursuing an ambitious environmental roadmap with the goal of achieving net‑zero carbon emissions across its fleet by 2045. Recent milestones include the introduction of nine methanol‑powered 9,000 TEU vessels entering service from 2025, and the expansion of LNG capacity with twelve 13,000 TEU LNG dual‑fuel vessels scheduled for phased delivery between 2027 and 2028. These efforts are complemented by the rollout of advanced marine biofuels and ongoing field trials of onboard carbon capture systems, which began in the summer of 2024.
Beyond its environmental leadership, HMM remains deeply committed to customer service. Its teams are known for going the extra mile, working collaboratively with clients to design tailored supply chain solutions for dry, refrigerated, and specialised cargoes, including break‑bulk and other complex shipments.
3PL OF THE YEAR
CNS. Forty years of powering UK trade.
Founded in 1986, Community Network Services (CNS), a DP World company, has spent four decades delivering the digital systems that keep UK trade moving. From replacing paper processes in the 1980s and establishing trusted CSP services, through to today’s high‑performance cloud‑based port community, customs and cross‑border solutions, CNS continues advancing technologies that help the logistics community navigate complex regulatory and operational demands.
SUSTAINABILITY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Guided by the principles established by Dr. Y.F. Chang, Evergreen Line continues to place sustainability at the heart of global transportation. We recognize that true progress requires a united front.
That is why we are proud to back this award: to shine a light on the multimodal leaders who are making a measurable impact on our environment. Their work ensures that as our industry grows, the well-being of our world remains our top priority.
BEST WAREHOUSE OPERATION
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TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Originating as a family-owned business in the 1920’s, The Malcolm Group has become one of the leading providers of logistics, construction and maintenance services in the UK.
Malcolm Logistics offers fully integrated road, rail, warehousing and bonded warehousing services nationwide. Current warehousing facilities encompass around 6 million square feet of warehousing space over key locations, 3 of which are rail-side. Malcolm Rail’s service was launched in 2001 and provides reliable daily and overnight transit between various locations. This service offers a substantial range of intermodal services, benefitting a wide range of users and providing a crucial link between ports, production facilities and distribution terminals.
YOUNG LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Kuehne+Nagel is about making logistics work smarter for our customers. With a global network and deep industry expertise, we help businesses navigate complexity and unlock growth through reliable digital services, advanced technologies and data-driven insights.
As the logistics partner of choice for companies worldwide, we deliver tailored, end-to-end supply chain solutions across Air, Sea, Road, and Contract Logistics.
Discover the future of logistics. Visit us at kuehne-nagel.com.
CUSTOMS TECHNOLOGY partner
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Shipper/partner OF THE YEAR
CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.
edelivery partner of the year
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Multimodal exhibitor OF THE YEAR
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Multimodal Personality of the Year
Through two decades of investment, innovation, and growth, Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics business. Today, the company provides a comprehensive range of services spanning road and rail freight, container storage, terminal operations, freight management, and truck sales, working with many of the world’s most recognisable brands across the shipping, retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.
Maritime’s unrivalled capability is delivered through a national network of people, assets, and infrastructure. The business employs more than 3,400 people across 40+ sites, including nine strategic rail freight terminals, and operates 1,300+ trucks, more than 120 terminal handling machines, and over 50 daily rail services connecting the UK’s major deep-sea ports with inland markets.
Maritime is also delivering one of the sector’s most ambitious decarbonisation strategies, with a long-term vision to build the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain in the country. This includes significant investment in eHGVs, high-powered charging infrastructure, and the continued expansion of lower-carbon road and rail freight services, as the company accelerates delivery of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments.
