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 – headline sponsored by Unipart Logistics – will include a glittering champagne reception and three course meal, with top quality entertainment and dancing to celebrate the industry’s achievements during the previous 12 months.
Excellence and diversity
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, comments: “The entries for our 2024 Logistics Awards demonstrate the excellence and diversity of our sector, with organisations and individuals from across the industry recognised for their high standards and commitment to delivering for customers. I know that our board is going to have a very tough challenge in deciding on the eventual winners, and everyone shortlisted should be incredibly proud of their achievement in making it thus far – to do so is testament to their excellence and the work which they deliver for customers. We are set for an exciting evening celebrating the achievements of the industry at the Park Plaza – the perfect way to set up the festive season!”
The shortlist
The shortlisted entrants for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2024 are:
Air Business of the Year: AJW Group, cargo.one, Chapman Freeborn, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Kerry Logistics UK, Metro
Decarbonisation Champion of the Year: DFDS Logistics, Gist Limited, Greenergy Flexigrid Ltd, Nestlé UK&I, Peel Ports Group, John Lewis Partnership (JLP), Unipart Consultancy, Volvo Trucks
Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year: CEVA Logistics, DFDS Logistics, Road to Logistics, Suma Wholefoods, UPS UK Ltd, XPO Logistics
International Logistics Business of the Year: Aramex UK, DFDS Logistics, Metro, Noatum Logistics, Norfolk Logistics Ltd, Traffic Tech
Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year: ArrowXL, Greenergy Flexigrid Ltd, Howard Tenens Logistics, HSL Chairs, Starship Technologies, Travis Perkins, Vision Logistics
Logistics Leader of the Year: Adam Jones – Unipart Logistics, Chris Welch – Welch’s Transport, Duncan Webb – The AA, Jonathan Smith – The APC, Lara Piggott – Yodel, Matt O’Dell – DFDS Logistics, Neil Rowbotham – Stobart
Logistics Partner of the Year: Ball Corporation & Menzies Distribution, Clipfine, Dawsongroup, iCustoms, Unipart Logistics, Yodel & Manx Carriers
Logistics Technology Provider of the Year: ABBYY, iCustoms, ProvisionAi, r2c, Raft, Samsara, With Wise Ltd
Most Innovative Company of the Year: Geotab, Kärcher UK, Octopus Electroverse, Palletline Ltd, Speedy Hire, Wincanton, With Wise Ltd
Most Innovative Product of the Year: Brigade Electronics Ltd – Backeye®360 AI Intelligent Detection, Deus Robotics, Fiveways Municipal Hire Ltd, Google Cloud, Kärcher UK, Octopus Electroverse for Business, Tesco
People Champion of the Year: ArrowXL, British Heart Foundation, G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd, Reflex Vehicle Hire, Unipart Logistics
Public Services Operator of the Year: Clancy Group, Lothian Buses, Powys County Council Fleet Management Team, Scottish Water, Tower Transit
Rail Business of the Year: Freightliner, Tesco, Unipart Consultancy
Rising Star of the Year: Johnny Farnhill – HSL Chairs, Emily Hardy – Brigade Electronics Ltd, Megan Lynch – CEVA Logistics, Zak Kemp-Howarth – AIM Commercial Services Ltd, Dawid Masternak – DFDS Logistics, Benz Sirikorn Mecasuwandamrong – Ligentia, Zoe Middleton – Kerry Logistics UK
Road Transport Operator of the Year: Allelys, Browns Distribution, Collett & Sons Ltd, Derry Group Ireland, DFDS Logistics, Eventor, Hovis Logistics
Van Business of the Year: shortlist to be confirmed following the presentation of Logistics UK’s Van Awards in September 2024
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