Scottish airport recognised for sustained cargo growth driven by new airline partnerships, scheduled services and expanded handling capacity
Glasgow Prestwick Airport emerged the Air Freight Business of the Year winner at Logistics UK's Logistics Awards 2025.
The Scottish airport cinched the award ahead of fellow shortlisted companies, cargo.one, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, FyUs Aviation Group and Uniserve.
Prestwick has seen sustained cargo growth this year, helped by serveral new airline partnerships and scheduled services, as well as investment in its handling capacity.
“This award reflects the discipline and focus shown by our entire team over the past year,” said Ian Forgie, chief executive, Prestwick.
“We have grown our network, built strong partnerships, and delivered reliable performance at a scale that has changed what Prestwick can offer to the market.”
Nico Le Roux, Prestwick’s business development director, accepted the award on behalf of the airport at the ceremony held last night at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
Now in its ninth year, the annual Logistics Awards recognise 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 entries from the road, rail, sea and air industries, all displaying outstanding commitment, knowledge and expertise of their sectors.
The full list of Logistics Awards 2025 winners are:
International Logistics Business of the Year (sponsored by Motive): Currie Solutions Group
Highly commended: Harrison Spinks and Universe
Public Services Operator of the Year: M6toll (Midland Expressway Ltd)
Most Innovative Company of the Year: Gregory Distribution Ltd
Highly commended: Palletline Ltd
Freight by Water Business of the Year: Port of Dover
Highly commended: Ellerman City Liners
Decarbonisation Initiative of the Year (sponsored by Close Brothers): Evri
Highly commended: Grid Smarter Cities in partnership with Southwark Council
Logistics Technology Provider of the Year (sponsored by Depot Connect International): Parcelly
Highly commended: Microlise
Van Business of the Year (sponsored by Logistics UK Recovery Service): Tesco.com
Highly commended: Efret and Northgate Vehicle Hire
Logistics Partner of the Year (sponsored by Crown Oil): Uniserve and Sainsbury’s
Highly commended: Aramex UK
Air Freight Business of the Year: Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year (sponsored by Port of Dover): GXO
Highly commended: National Grid
Rail Freight Business of the Year (sponsored by Howard Tenens Logistics): DP World
Highly commended: Tesco distribution Rail Network
Warehousing Business of the Year: Howard Tenens Logistics
Highly commended: XPO Logistics
Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year (sponsored by Wise): Life Couriers UK
Most Innovative Product of the Year (sponsored by Palletways): Collett & Sons Ltd’s Blade Adaptor Trailer
Safety in Logistics Initiative of the Year (sponsored by DP World): Pallet-Track Ltd
Rising Star of the Year: Beth Baxter, Fleet Coordinator, Swain Container Solutions and Elliott Lancaster, Innovation Manager and PhD candidate, Omnes Global/Keele University
Logistics Leader of the Year (sponsored by Flexis): John Trenchard, Vice President Commercial & Supply Chain, DP World
Highly commended: James Stephens, VP Corporate Affairs UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain
Road Transport Operator of the Year (sponsored by Brigade Electronics UK): Woodland Logistics
Logistics UK’s Lifetime Achievement Award: Malcolm Wilson, former CEO, GXO Logistics
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.”
