FTA has announced the 58 finalists in the running to win an accolade at the prestigious FTA Logistics Awards 2019, following a record number of entrants this year. The awards, now in their third year, celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry and have become acknowledged as the ultimate celebration of one of the UK’s most important industry sectors. FTA’s Logistics Awards 2019 are sponsored by CEVA Logistics, FTA Recovery and Santander. 

David Wells, Chief Executive of FTA, the only business organisation representing all of the logistics industry, commented: “These finalists represent the ‘best of the best’ of our sector; the businesses and individuals determined to keep Britain trading, both at home and overseas. They have been selected for their outstanding commitment, knowledge and expertise, and represent a wide range of UK companies across transport modes and business sectors. With a record number of entrants this year, each shortlisted business had to fight off very tough competition to secure their place in the final line up, and those who scoop the top prizes will be truly at the top of their business games.   They should be justly proud of the contribution they are making to both the logistics sector and wider UK economy. 

“The Logistics Awards truly is the blue riband event in the logistics industry’s calendar; a unique chance to celebrate the achievements of one of the UK’s most vital industries, all while enjoying world-class entertainment – this year, from comedian Ed Byrne – as well as a glittering gala dinner.” 

FTA’s Board will now complete the final round of judging, before the winner of each category will be announced at a celebratory reception and gala dinner at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 24 October 2019.  

The shortlisted entrants for the FTA Logistics Awards 2019 are:  

Most Innovative Company of the Year 

Kerry Logistics
Tarmac Cement & Lime Limited
Victoriaplumb.com
Air Products
Caliber.global
ICanProve.IT 

Most Innovative Product of the Year 

Wheely-Safe Ltd
Brigade Electronics plc
Vision Techniques
TyreWatch and TomTom Telematics
Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd and Staples Solutions
Jaama 

Road Freight Operator of the Year 

A.D.D. Express Ltd
Eddie Stobart
CEVA Logistics and Rolls-Royce (RR)
Forterra Building Products Ltd
Collett & Sons Ltd
Stagefreight Ltd
Hermes UK 

Retail/Manufacturing Shipper of the Year, sponsored by Santander  

Victoriaplumb.com
CEVA Logistics and Aurora Fashions
Radwell International Ltd 

Logistics Partner of the Year 

MIXMOVE
The Very Enterprising Community Interest Company
Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd and Staples Solutions
Bibby Distribution & Belron UK
Teletrac Navman
CEVA Logistics and Bentley 

Van Operator of the Year 

JN Bentley
Amey Fleet Services
J Murphy and Sons
CourierForce
J M Hall Couriers Limited 

Public Services Operator of the Year, sponsored by CEVA Logistics 

BM Coaches & Rental Limited
Nottingham City Council
GLH
SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd 

Air Business of the Year 

CharterSync
Antonov
Metro Shipping 

Water Business of the Year 

Port of Dover
PD Ports Group
Kerry Logistics 

Rising Star of the Year 

Sarah-Jayne Owen, CEVA Logistics
Tienne Oates, Logistics Project Manager, Wincanton
Svetlana Laksa, implementation team, Clipper Logistics
Beth West, implementation team, Clipper Logistics
Jamie Lee Evason, Transport Operation Manager, CML F&L (part of the Culina Group)
Zoe Lowe, Kerry Logistics 

Rail Business of the Year
PD Ports Group
Kerry Logistics
Tarmac and Railfreight Services in partnership
DSV
Network Rail
Freightliner 

Diversity Champion of the Year 

NOVUS
Port of Dover
Amey Fleet Services 

Table bookings are now open for the 2019 Logistics Awards Gala Dinner. To find out more, and book your place at the event, please visit https://fta.co.uk/events/logistics-awards  

Efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods.  With Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc.  A champion and challenger, FTA speaks to Government with one voice on behalf of the whole sector, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers.   

Freight Transport Association

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