IBJ Awards » Introduction
The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, UK, Monday, 17th November 2025
A Salute to Excellence in the Maritime Bulk Industry
The historic maritime city of Liverpool in North West England is the host city for the IBJ Awards 2025.
Famously, the hometown of the Beatles, ferries cruise the waterfront where the iconic mercantile buildings, known as the Three Graces – The Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head.
The Titanic Hotel has been a key piece in the restoration of Liverpool’s historic docks. The busy warehouse has now transformed into a hotel full of character, which preserves the charm of the original Victorian architecture combined with contemporary design. The Titanic Hotel is the perfect venue for the IBJ Awards with its stunning design and waterfront views.
The IBJ Awards salute achievements by individuals and organisations and uniquely provide companies with an opportunity to put themselves in the spotlight, or to nominate an organisation who they believe is doing a fantastic job. This is your chance to be part of a momentous event in the bulk industry where you can dine and network with world leading companies. Established as a benchmark for excellence across the Maritime Bulk Industry the IBJ Awards remain free to enter and the entering procedure could not be simpler.
IBJ Awards host Tim Vine
Best known for his quick-fire jokes, Tim Vine is one of the UK’s most popular and accomplished comedians. Also a writer, actor, and presenter, he is an ideal choice to host the global bulk cargo handling and shipping industry’s “Night of the Year” in Liverpool.
Tim is a regular on television in Britain, appearing on shows including, Not Going Out, Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You, Live at the Apollo, and The Stand Up Show.
IBJ Awards 2024 Winners
Award for Safety in Bulk Handling - sponsored by DNV
Marine:
Survitec, United Kingdom
Ports / Cargo Handling:
Bruks Siwertell, Sweden
Best Specialist Dry Bulk Port or Terminal - sponsored by Telestack
The Port of Sept-Îles, Canada
Innovative Technology Award - sponsored by GP Shipping
Marine:
Good Maritime, United Kingdom
Ports / Cargo Handling:
Telestack, United Kingdom
Bulk Ship of the Year - sponsored by ABL
Berge Olympus, Berge Bulk, Singapore
The People Development Award - sponsored by ASL
Logistec, Canada
Environment Protection Award - sponsored by CSL Group
Marine:
Anemoi Marine Technologies, United Kingdom
Ports / Cargo Handling:
Neuero, Germany
Best Ship Loading/Unloading System - sponsored by North Sea Port
EMS-Tech, Canada
Best Grab - sponsored by the Port Of Antwerp-Bruges
Verstegen, Netherlands
Bulk Logistics Excellence Award - sponsored by Solent Stevedores
Adhira Shipping and Logistics, United Arab Emirates
IT Solutions Award - sponsored by Peel Ports Group
Marine:
CSL Group, Canada
Ports / Cargo Handling:
TBA, United Kingdom
Bulk Ships Agent Award - sponsored by Pacific Coast Terminals Co
GP Shipping, United Kingdom
Bulk Ship Operator of the Year - sponsored by Shi.E.L.D Services
Tomini Group, United Arab Emirates
Customer Care Award - sponsored by Sénalia
Marine:
Navonus, Belgium
Ports / Cargo Handling:
HOPA Ports, Canada
Best Dry Bulk Port - sponsored by TBA
PD Ports, United Kingdom
Special Achievement Award - sponsored by MAG
Marine:
Anglo-Eastern
Cargo Handling:
Nemag
Entrepreneur of the Year - sponsored by International Registries Inc
Mikal Bøe
The Publisher’s Choice - sponsored by Tomini Group
Steve Pullen
Personality of the Year – sponsored by Konecranes
Wade Leslie
Lifetime Achievement Award – sponsored by The Maritime Standard
George Di Sante
IBJ Awards 2022 Highlights Video
What people say about the IBJ Awards
"On behalf our Management and colleagues in the Hamburg Bulk Carriers Group, I would like to thank you so much for organising such great event with a fantastic atmosphere and attendance.
We met some good old friends and certainly we made new friends there. I can't put in words how emotional and proud this award makes us. Thank you so much. We will be delighted to have you in our office any time."
Andre Marcano, Chartering Director, Hamburg Bulk Carriers
"An amazing event and it was worth the effort and the time."
Capt Anil Tejpal, Anglo Eastern Univan Group
"It was a great evening. You and your team put on a first class event. We are looking forward to next year."
Wade Leslie, Pacific Coast Terminals
"Many thanks for your hospitality at the beautiful Amsterdam city. It was great event and I look forward to meet when you are in UAE."
Capt Abdulkareem Al Masabi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Terminals
"It was great meeting with you at the fabulous event. It was an extremely nice evening. We enjoyed it very much."
Dr Abdul Rahim, Manager, South East Asia, ClassNK
"Thank you for a wonderful evening. A first class event with thanks to all involved."
Olivier Baiwir, Managing Director, Aderco
"Thanks for organising the event last night. Good food, great venue and a chance to network with some interesting people on the table."
Nigel Bradshaw, Pacific Basin Shipping
"Congratulations to you and ‘your team’ for another successful Awards Dinner."
John Carr, Business Development Manager, Industrial Chemicals Limited
"Thanks for hosting a great evening. Lots of fun. Looking forward to catching up in Montreal. You put on a great evening!! Well done indeed."
Tom Paterson, Fednav
"It was a very good night. Really enjoyed it."
Jens Neilsen, Commercial Director, Associated British Ports
"It was a great evening and thanks for all involved."
Ian Thompson, Managing Director, TMS Ship Management
"Thank you and congratulations to you and your team for putting on such a great evening."
Chris Leonard, Nectar Group
"Congratulations on a successful night for the IBJ, it was a splendid evening, as always, and we thoroughly enjoyed it."
Simon Coghlan, Managing Director, GP Shipping
"Congratulations on a splendid evening. Our guests were very pleased and impressed."
George Di Sante, Logistec
"We had a great evening. Thanks again and congratulations. It was top!"
Carl Ghekiere, Chief Commercial Officer, Euroports
"Thank you for memories of a very nice evening. We had a good time in the Beurs van Berlage, many thanks for having us at the IBJ. We’ll keep in touch for next year, in Ghent."
Femke Brenninkmeier, Port of Amsterdam
"Great evening and well organised event… we will be in Ghent trying to win again!"
Nicholas Marshall, Commercial Director Frank Armitt & Son Limited
"Many thanks again for a very memorable and enjoyable evening…we found the execution and detail given to all aspects of the event was truly top class. Well done. We also had some quality interactions with other attendees and we hope to follow up on these."
Tommy Casey, Vistrato
"It was a very enjoyable evening and I must congratulate you on the professional and entertaining way in which the awards ceremony itself was conducted. I have been to a few and they can sometimes drag on a bit! I particularly enjoyed your choice of music!"
Phil Hughes, Commercial Manager, Coldharbour Marine
"The Night of the Year was fantastic…Congratulations."
Marek Kowalski
"Many thanks for the Awards evening; a good attendance as always."
Steve Pullen, Dan Shipping
"It was a great show to attend, I had a great evening and it was an honor to hand over the award."
Sylvia Boer, Head of Communications, Damen Shipyard
"On behalf of Sailors' Society, many congratulations to the IBJ Award winners and nominees. We're extremely grateful to IBJ for its ongoing support and to everyone who attended the dinner for their generous donations towards our work helping seafarers in need."
Sarah Baade, CEO, Sailors’ Society
