Maritime and DP World were recognised at the Multimodal Awards as the industry increasingly rewards businesses investing in resilient, lower emission supply chains.
Industry awards often reflect more than individual business success. They can also reveal how priorities are evolving across the sector.
The 2026 Multimodal Awards highlighted that shift, with Maritime Transport named Sustainability Company of the Year and DP World retaining its Port Company of the Year title for a fourth consecutive year. While recognising two very different businesses, both awards point towards the same trend: long-term investment in sustainable, integrated logistics networks is becoming a key differentiator.
For Maritime, the Sustainability Company of the Year award follows continued investment in expanding its intermodal capabilities and embedding sustainability into day-to-day operations. The company has consistently focused on growing rail freight, improving network efficiency and supporting customers in reducing transport emissions without compromising service.
DP World’s latest recognition reinforces the increasingly strategic role of ports within modern supply chains. As trade patterns evolve and pressure grows to decarbonise freight, ports are becoming more than points of entry and exit. They are developing into connected logistics hubs that integrate maritime, rail and road transport while enabling greater visibility, resilience and efficiency across the supply chain.
Although the awards celebrate different parts of the logistics ecosystem, together they highlight a broader direction of travel for the industry.
Decarbonisation is no longer being driven by isolated sustainability projects. Instead, organisations are investing in infrastructure, partnerships and multimodal networks that deliver measurable environmental benefits alongside operational performance. The ability to connect transport modes, optimise freight flows and build resilience is increasingly defining industry leadership.
That evolution is also reflected in customer expectations. Shippers are looking beyond individual services and seeking logistics partners that can support wider sustainability ambitions while maintaining reliability, flexibility and cost efficiency.
The success of Maritime and DP World at this year’s Multimodal Awards suggests that the industry is recognising businesses that are taking a long-term approach to these challenges. Rather than viewing sustainability as a standalone objective, they are embedding it into the design of their logistics networks.
As the sector continues to navigate changing regulation, evolving customer demands and the transition to lower emission transport, this integrated approach is likely to become an increasingly important measure of success.
Recognition may come in the form of awards, but the real achievement lies in building supply chains that are fit for the future.
The conversation around resilient, lower emission supply chains continues at Sustainable Logistics LIVE London on 11 November 2026. Hear directly from John Trenchard, Vice President Sustainable International Supply Chains, UK at DP World, and Jessica Tomkins, Supply Chain Projects Director, as they share how the business is driving innovation, investing in more sustainable logistics infrastructure and supporting the transition to lower emission supply chains. They’ll be joined by leaders from across the logistics and supply chain sector, offering practical insights into the strategies and partnerships shaping the future of freight. Register today to secure your place: Sustainable Logistics LIVE 2026 London Tickets, Tuesday 10 November • 9 AM – 4:30 PM | Eventbrite