Hull businessman shortlisted for national industry award

Tony Prescott, the managing director of Hull-based GTS UK, has been shortlisted for a prestigious, national industry award.

GTS Logistics – Tony Prescott

The MD is in the running for Logistics Leader of the Year at the 2023 Logistics UK Awards for his work in founding the logistics firm and overseeing its subsequent growth. 

Launched from his home office in 2015, Tony has evolved GTS UK into a team of 13 staff managing customs, intermodal transport, supply chain management and trucking divisions, now working out of its Springfield Way headquarters in Anlaby. The company also employs six HGV drivers. 

Tony said: “I’m so proud to be shortlisted and get this acknowledgement from within my industry. The shortlisting should also be viewed as recognition for my incredible team; they are a key part of my success and the continued growth of GTS UK.” 

The Logistics UK awards are one of the leading awards events in the industry and celebrate achievements in the road, rail, sea and air sectors as well as operators, manufacturers, logistics and support industries.

Nominees will be judged and selected by the Logistics UK Board and announced at an awards ceremony on 7th December in London.