IBJ Awards » Introduction
City Central at The HAC, London - Monday 20th November 2023
A Salute to Excellence in the Maritime Bulk Industry
The city of London will host the "Night of the Year" for the Maritime Bulk Industry. 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.
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.
Being shortlisted, or winning at The IBJ Awards increases profile to the bulk industry and boosts staff morale. The awards event, to be held at City Central at The HAC, provides a unique networking opportunity for the bulk industry at a glittering gala occasion.
The Venue
This year’s IBJ Awards venue is a beautiful hidden gem in the heart of the City of London.
Set within the secure grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company, established by Royal Charter in 1537, and against the stunning backdrop of the historic Armoury House and buildings, the venue is one of the most in-demand spaces in the UK’s capital.
The venue has its own private entrance off Chiswell Street. Nearest Tube (Underground): Moorgate
City Central at The HAC, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TW
Hugh Dennis to host the IBJ Awards 2023
The Host for this year’s "Night of the Year" for the bulk shipping and cargo handling industry is the highly accomplished and admired UK comedian, presenter, actor, impressionist, and writer, Hugh Dennis.
Star of BBC1's hit sit-coms Outnumbered and Not Going Out, Hugh is also a team captain on BBC 2's hit topical panel show, Mock the Week. He writes and presents BBC Radio 4's award winning comedy, The Now Show. TV viewers in the UK and beyond, will know Hugh from a range of shows including Fleabag, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You and many, many more. Movie-goers will have noted his versatility as a performer in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, as he cameoed as a scientist in an MI6 laboratory.
IBJ Awards guests in London this year are sure to enjoy Hugh’s charm and cerebral wit, before he goes on to announce finalists and welcomes sponsors and winners to the stage at this glittering gala occasion.
IBJ Awards 2023 Finalists
Award for Safety in Bulk Handling - sponsored by DNV
Marine
- Fleet Management, Hong Kong
- Load Line Marine, Greece
- Pacific Basin Shipping, Hong Kong
- Survitec, United Kingdom
- Vesto Ropes, Netherlands
Cargo Handling
- Cleveland Cascades, United Kingdom
- Logistec, Canada
- Marting Engineering, United States of America
- Mavisoft, Netherlands
- Ram Spreaders, Singapore
Best Specialist Dry Bulk Port or Terminal - sponsored by Telestack
- Essar Ports, India
- Logistec, Canada
- Port of Hamburg, Germany
- Sultran/Pacific Coast Terminals, Canada
- RAK Ports, United Arab Emirates
Innovative Technology Award - sponsored by The Maritime Standard
Marine
- AXS Marine, Singapore
- Core Power, United Kingdom
- Damen Shipyards, Netherlands
- DNV, Norway
- Thordon Bearings, Canada
Cargo Handling
- Bruks/Siwertell, Sweden
- Cooper Specialised Handling, United Kingdom
- Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Telestack, United Kingdom
- Superior Industries, United Kingdom
Bulk Ship of the Year - sponsored by Multimodal
- Aasfjell, Aasen Shipping, Norway
- Danita, Amisco, Estonia
- Nor Viking, Arriva Shipping, Norway
- Tomini Dynasty, Tomini Group, United Arab Emirates
- Ubuntu Unity, Maran Dry Management, Angelicoussis Group, Greece
The People Development Award - sponsored by Arise Shipping and Logistics
- Cooper Specialised Handling, United Kingdom
- Fleet Management, Hong Kong
- Logistec, Canada
- Load Line Marine, Greece
- Marting Engineering, United States of America
Environment Protection Award - sponsored by CSL Group
Marine
- DNV, Norway
- Fleet Management, Hong Kong
- HullWiper, United Arab Emirates
- Thordon Bearings, Canada
- Synergy Group, Singapore
Cargo Handling
- Bruks/Siwertell, Sweden
- Cleveland Cascades, United Kingdom
- Ram Spreaders, Singapore
- Telestack, United Kingdom
- Vigan, Belgium
Best Ship Loading/Unloading System - sponsored by North Sea Port
- Bedeschi, Italy
- Bruks/Siwertell, Sweden
- Buttimer Engineering, Ireland
- Neuero, Germany
- SAFEEN/AD Ports Group, United Arab Emirates
- Telestack, United Kingdom
Best Grab - sponsored by the Port Of Antwerp-Bruges
- Bateman/Gryb, Canada
- Guven, Turkey
- Kroger Greifertechnik, Germany
- Orts, Germany
- Verstegen, Netherlands
Bulk Logistics Excellence Award - sponsored by Solent Stevedores
- Arise Shipping and Logistics, United Arab Emirates
- HOPA Ports, Canada
- Morska Agencja Gdynia, Poland
- SAFEEN/AD Ports Group, United Arab Emirates
- Shi.E.L.D. Services, Indonesia/Italy
- Sultran/Pacific Coast Terminals, Canada
IT Solutions Award - sponsored by Borneo Sejahtera Mulya
Marine
- AXS Marine, Singapore/France
- DNV, Norway
- Idwal, United Kingdom
- Survitec, United Kingdom
- Voyager Portal, United States of America
Cargo Handling
- MARSA/AD Ports Group, United Arab Emirates
- Navonus, Belgium
- TBA/Associated British Ports, United Kingdom
- Mavisoft, Netherlands
Bulk Ships Agent Award - sponsored by Euroports
- Ramsay, Greig and Co (Logistec), Canada
- GAC, United Arab Emirates
- Good Maritime, United Kingdom
- GP Shipping, United Kingdom
- Morska Agencja Gdynia, Poland
- Navonus, Belgium
Bulk Ship Operator of the Year - sponsored by Shi.E.L.D Services
- Fleet Management, Hong Kong
- Maran Dry Management, Angelicoussis Group, Greece
- Pacific Basin Shipping, Hong Kong
- Tomini Group, United Arab Emirates
- Sagitta Marine, Panama
Customer Care Award - sponsored by Sénalia
Marine
- Good Maritime, United Kingdom
- Navonus, Belgium
- Pacific Basin Shipping, Hong Kong
- SAFEEN/ AD Ports Group, United Arab Emirates
Cargo Handling
- Bruks/Siwertell, Sweden
- Buttimer Engineering, Ireland
- Cooper Specialised Handling, United Kingdom
- HOPA Ports, Canada
- PD Ports, United Kingdom
Best Dry Bulk Port - sponsored by TBA
- HOPA Ports, Canada
- North Sea Port, Belgium/Netherlands
- Port of Port Hedland, Pilbara Ports, Australia
- Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
- RAK Ports, United Arab Emirates
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
