Logistics UK has revealed the shortlist for its ninth Logistics Awards, Logistics UK’s annual celebration that recognises the achievement of businesses and individuals from across the sector.
With entries covering those working in road, rail, sea and air including operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries the awards recognise the whole sector that keeps goods moving and the UK trading.
The awards highlight the accomplishments of companies and individuals that have made a significant contribution to the logistics industry in the past 12 months.
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 this year’s awards presentation event.
The gala celebration will take place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on the evening of Thursday 11 December 2025.
Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive and Policy Director at Logistics UK, said: “The Logistics Awards are the only awards for the industry and by the industry, with all transport modes and supporting industries represented.
"Our 2025 shortlist includes businesses and individuals that have delivered outstanding work throughout the year. We have been hugely impressed with the number of high-quality entries received and narrowing them down has been incredibly difficult.
"I would like to thank those who entered and congratulate all our finalists – we look forward to a fantastic night of celebration in December.”
The awards evening - which is sponsored by Brigade Electronics, Close Brothers, Howard Tenens Logistics, Logistics UK Recovery Service, Port of Dover and Wise - will include a champagne reception and three course meal, with top quality entertainment and dancing to celebrate the achievements of the industry.
Tables at this year’s Logistics Awards can now be booked by visiting https://logistics.org.uk/logistics25 (early bird discount in place until 30 August).
The shortlisted entrants for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2025 are:
International Logistics Business of the Year: Aramex UK, Cardinal Global Logistics, Currie Solutions Group, Global Road Runners, Harrison Spinks, Life Couriers UK, Uniserve
Public Services Operator of the Year: M6toll (Midland Expressway Ltd), South Gloucestershire Council
Most Innovative Company of the Year: DEXORY, DPD UK, Howard Tenens Logistics, Kärcher (U.K.) Ltd, Palletline Ltd, Rudolph & Hellmann Logistics Solutions, The Gregory Group (GDL), Webfleet (a Bridgestone company)
Freight by Water Business of the Year: Ellerman City Liners, HMM, PD Ports, Port of Dover
Decarbonisation Initiative of the Year: CEVA Logistics, Crown Oil Ltd, DHL Group and Front Street Consulting and Midlands Connect, DP World, Evri, Grid Smarter Cities in partnership with Southwark Council, HMM, Maersk Logistics and Services, Peel Ports Group
Logistics Technology Provider of the Year: cargo.one, DEXORY, Finmile, iCustoms, Microlise, Parcelly, r2c, Samsara
Van Business of the Year: 101 Pet Express, Efret, Northgate Vehicle Hire, PRESTIGE PIPELAYING JV LTD, Tesco, WMS Logistics & Risk Management Ltd
Logistics Partner of the Year: Aramex UK, GXO and Heineken, iCustoms, KLN (UK) Limited, Parcelly, Rudolph & Hellmann Logistics Solutions, Uniserve and Sainsbury’s, Unsworth UK
Air Freight Business of the Year: cargo.one, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, FlyUs Aviation Group, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Uniserve
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year: DHL Supply Chain, GXO, Maersk UK & Ireland, National Grid, The Very Group
Rail Freight Business of the Year: Tesco Distribution Rail Network, DP World
Warehousing Business of the Year: Collett & Sons Ltd, Howard Tenens Logistics, Indurent, Noatum Logistics, Unipart, XPO Logistics
Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year: AIT Home Delivery, ArrowXL, Delifresh, Grid Smarter Cities in partnership with Southwark Council, Life Couriers UK, M&H Carriers, Thinventory
Most Innovative Product of the Year: Brigade Electronics’ Radar Predict Plus, Collett & Sons Ltd, Customs Support Group, Fleetclear, Flexible Power Systems, Tesco, Thinventory, VEV
Safety in Logistics Initiative of the Year: Alliance Healthcare UK, CLEAN, Depot Connect International, Pallet-Track Ltd, Samsara, Wincanton
Rising Star of the Year Award: (shortlist to be revealed w/c 18 August)
Logistics Leader of the Year: Ashish Patil, Associate Director, Bristol Myers Squibb; James Hamilton, CEO, Rudolph & Hellmann Logistics Solutions; James Stephens, VP Corporate Affairs UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain; John Trenchard, Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain, DP World; Mel Savage, Director – Warehouse & Outbound Logistics, Arla Foods; Michelle Trawley, HR Director, DHL; Peter Smith, Managing Director, Life Couriers UK
Road Transport Operator of the Year: CEVA Logistics, Collett & Sons Ltd, LTS Global Solutions Ltd, Manfreight, Tesco, Woodland Logistics