A powerful shortlist of finalists has been introduced for the 2026 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, in affiliation with DSV and Amazon Relay, celebrating distinctive girls who’re remodeling the trade by way of their management and imaginative and prescient.
Now in its nineteenth yr, this prestigious programme spotlights exceptional feminine expertise in a male-dominated sector the place girls account for under 27% of the two.5 million-strong transport workforce and 20% of the 2 million folks working in logistics and warehousing. By showcasing the achievements of ladies in any respect phases of their careers, from apprentices to C-Suite leaders, the awards purpose to encourage the subsequent era of feminine leaders to pursue careers on this dynamic discipline.
Mixed, the logistics and transport sectors generate round £192.9 billion for the UK economic system, and logistics alone employs greater than 8% of the nationwide workforce, underscoring the sector’s essential significance. The winners of the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, in affiliation with DSV and Amazon Relay, will likely be introduced on the awards ceremony and luncheon held on Wednesday, twenty fourth June 2026, on the Royal Lancaster London.
Nicole Goodwin and Sophie Catto, Joint Managing Administrators of AllBright everywoman, mentioned: “Yearly, the calibre of nominations reminds us simply how a lot distinctive expertise exists throughout this trade and this yr’s finalists are not any exception. At a time when the sector is being reshaped by automation, AI and the drive in direction of internet zero, it’s extra vital than ever to make sure girls are main that transformation. These finalists are doing precisely that and we hope their tales encourage the subsequent era to see transport and logistics as a sector the place they will thrive.”
Surinder Dubro, Managing Director, UK Contract Logistics at DSV, mentioned: “Congratulations to all of this yr’s finalists, and to all of our DSV colleagues who’ve been shortlisted, you all signify the easiest of our trade. Your management, ambition and affect are serving to to redefine what transport and logistics appears to be like like at the moment and for the longer term. As a sector, we’ve a accountability to create extra alternatives for ladies at each stage. At DSV, we’re dedicated to constructing an atmosphere the place folks can thrive, develop and lead. Celebrating these achievements is a crucial step in persevering with that progress.”
Vignesh Solairaj, Director, Provide Chain at Amazon Relay, mentioned: “At Amazon Relay, we imagine {that a} stronger, extra various workforce drives a stronger trade. We’re proud to accomplice with the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards to have a good time the excellent girls who’re shaping the way forward for our sector. This yr’s finalists show the unbelievable depth of feminine expertise throughout transport and logistics, and their achievements remind us why championing range and inclusion is not only the correct factor to do – it’s important for the continued development and innovation of our trade.”
There may be one winner for the Tech Innovator, Worldwide Inspiration, Trade Champion, Male Agent of Change, Apprentice of the 12 months, Sustainability Champion and Entrepreneur Award classes. For different awards, there will likely be two winners – one for Above & Past, and the opposite for Chief.
