Ten years ago, Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, a man called Donald was the 45th President of the USA, the UK was navigating the aftermath of the Brexit vote – and Logistics UK launched its first Logistics Awards.
A decade on and entries are now open for the 2026 staging of Logistics UK’s prestigious Logistics Awards, which recognise the best of the industry and celebrate the hard work, skill and dedication of companies and individuals over the past year. The deadline for submissions is 3 July, and winners will be announced at a glittering awards reception and celebratory gala dinner to be held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on 10 December.
The Logistics Awards are organised for the industry by the industry and feature award categories covering road, rail, sea and air with entries from operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries.
Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, Ben Fletcher, said: “The Logistics Awards are the gold standard, showcasing the very best of our great industry and I am delighted that entries are now open for 2026. These awards present a great opportunity to celebrate achievements from every corner of the UK and every part of our sector. The quality is always incredibly impressive, and I personally look forward to reading this year’s entries, which are judged by experts from across the industry. I would urge everyone to get their submissions in as soon as possible.”
The awards are free to enter, and the entry deadline is 5pm on Friday 3 July. Companies and individuals can enter the awards at: logistics.org.uk/logistics26
The awards recognise achievements in the following categories across the sector:
Rising Star of the Year (individual)
International Logistics Business of the Year
Public Services Operator of the Year
Most Innovative Company of the Year
Freight by Water Business of the Year
Decarbonisation Initiative of the Year
Logistics Technology Provider of the Year
Van Business of the Year
Logistics Partner of the Year
Air Freight Business of the Year
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Rail Freight Business of the Year
Warehousing Business of the Year
Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year
Most Innovative Product of the Year
Safety in Logistics Initiative of the Year
Logistics Leader of the Year (individual)
Road Transport Operator of the Year
The Logistics Awards 2026 are sponsored by Aptean, Close Brothers, DP World, Logistics UK Recovery Service, Pallet Track, Port of Dover, VEV and Wise.