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. For more information about the organisation and its work, please visit
logistics.org.uk