Logistics UK finalists announced

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- 24 Sep 2020 ( #993 ) - Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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The finalists for Logistics UK's 2020 Logistics Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate supply chain leadership and excellence and recognise leaders who have made a significant contribution to the industry, either as individuals or as businesses.

"Without the expertise, knowledge and dedication of our shortlist, British industry and commerce would find it impossible to keep the wheels of business moving," says David Wells, chief executive of Logistics UK (formerly FTA). "The judges were impressed with the quality and breadth of the entries, and those who have made it to the shortlist should be proud of the contribution they are making to both the logistics sector and wider UK economy. To walk away with the top prize, they will undoubtedly be the best of the best."

The shortlisted entrants for the 2020 Logistics Awards are:

Most Innovative Company of the Year
Freight Logistics Solutions
Gemini Corporation N.V.
Gist
Kerry Logistics
Menzies Distribution
Reflex Vehicle Hire
TRAILAR Ltd.

Most Innovative Product of the Year
Caliber.global
CharterSync Limited
Exeros Technologies
Lightfoot
MercedesBenz Trucks UK
RTITB and Masystem
The Algorithm People (developer of My Transport Planner)

Road Freight Operator of the Year
Bibby Distribution
Collett & Sons Ltd
DPDgroup UK Ltd
Gist
Kerry Logistics
Stagefreight Ltd.
Wincanton

Air Business of the Year
AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust)
B&H Worldwide
Kerry Logistics
PML (Perishable Movements Ltd)

Water Business of the Year
PD Ports
Stena Line

International Shipper of the Year
Radwell International Ltd
Send2China
Sigma Recycling Inc.
Specialist Logistics Services Ltd

Public Services Operator of the Year
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Fleet and Equipment Service Department
Warwickshire Police Commercial Vehicle Unit
Wakefield Council, Transport Services

Van Operator of the Year
Altrad Services
J. Murphy & Sons
Keen and Able Ltd
Menzies Distribution
Metworks
Speedy Freight

Logistics Partner of the Year
B&H Worldwide
Howard Tenens Logistics
ICanProve.IT
Reynolds Logistics/Gasrec
TRAILAR Ltd.
Trakm8 (in partnership with Truline)

Diversity Champion of the Year
#LearningThroughLogistics partnership
Gemini Corporation N.V.

Rising Star of the Year
Alicia Threlfall - Operations Manager, CoolKit
Natasha Emery - Linehaul Recruiter, DPDgroup UK Ltd
Lloyd Morris - Site Manager, Gist
Siobhan Afford - Site Manager, Gist
Lauren Fletcher - Head of Depots South, Hermes UK
Ryan Parr - Operational Director, PML (Perishable Movements Ltd)
Matt Bowers - Assistant Inside Sales Manager, Radwell International Ltd

LERS Leadership in Emissions Reduction
John Lewis Partnership
John Raymond Transport Limited
WJ Group
Yodel
Sainsbury's

The awards will be presented at a celebratory reception and gala dinner at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on 10 December 2020.
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