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The logistics industry came together at a glittering gala celebration and dinner at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 11 December 2025, as business group Logistics UK announced the winners of the Logistics Awards 2025.
Now in its ninth year, the annual event recognises the achievements of businesses and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry in the past twelve months. This year’s event, supported by Crown Oil, saw stellar entries from the road, rail, sea and air industries, all displaying outstanding commitment, knowledge and expertise of their sectors.
Award winners included the Port of Dover, Woodland Logistics, GXO, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and DP World. The quality of candidates nominated for Rising Star of the Year meant the judges could not separate a winner, and chose to recognise two individuals: Beth Baxter, Fleet Coordinator at Swain Container Solutions and Elliott Lancaster, Innovation Manager at Omnes Global and PhD candidate at Keele University.
Malcolm Wilson, former CEO at GXO Logistics received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, and Logistics Leader of the Year was awarded to John Trenchard, Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain at DP World. Trenchard was recognised for his Modal Shift Programme, resulting in the removal of 28,000 tonnes of CO2 and almost 9 million truck miles in 2024.
The evening also saw Lee Thompson-Halls, Fleet Transport Manager, Brocklesby Ltd announced as the winner of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager of the Year competition for 2025, sponsored by Samsara.
Logistics UK Chief Executive Ben Fletcher said: “Every year we are proud to host the Logistics Awards, showcasing the widespread skills, talent and expertise of our industry. The quality of entrants was extremely impressive and acts as a reminder of the exceptional organisations and individuals working in the sector today.
“Those who were shortlisted for awards should feel proud of themselves and their achievements: competition was stiff, and judges had a tough job on their hands determining the winners.”