Ian Veitch, chief executive of Yusen Logistics (UK) has won the UKWA Chairman’s Award sponsored by Motorola Solutions.
UKWA’s Annual Awards for Warehousing, which are sponsored by Jungehinrich, were presented at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Chief executive Roger Williams said: “The high quality of the entries we received underlines the professionalism that runs through the modern logistics industry.”
A total of ten awards were presented and the winners were:
Training Award, sponsored by DP World London Gateway. Winner: Knights of Old.
Technical Innovation Award, sponsored by RediGroup. Winner: Wiley with TGW.
Best New UKWA member, sponsored by Toyota Material Handling, Winner: Gem Logistics.
Warehouse Manager of the Year, sponsored by Knapp. Winner: Steve Vaughan, Expect Distribution.
Young Employee of the Year, sponsored by Hoppecke. Winner: Sam Greenhalgh, Simarco Worldwide Logistics.
Environment Awards, sponsored by Lutterworth EcoLighting, Winner: Miniclipper Logistics.
Customer Service Award, sponsored by Briggs Equipment. Winner: Bibby Distribution & Kelloggs.
Junior Manager of the Year, sponsored by Advanced Business Solutions, Winner: Marie Rickets, Bibby Distribution.
Team of the Year, sponsored by Clarion Events. Winner: Century Logistics.
