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IBJ Awards » Awards Categories

Please find this year’s full list of awards categories. Entering could not be simpler. You can nominate your own company or a company who you feel deserves recognition. View the Entry Procedure


Award for Safety in Bulk Handling - sponsored by DNV

DNV

Judges will study entries to find a company which has made a positive impact on the industry in terms of improving safety in bulk shipping or cargo handling. Entrants should highlight how their product or service may be applied across the industry and benefit businesses and the general population.

Shortlist (Marine)

  • Anglo-Eastern, Hong Kong
  • CSL Group, Canada
  • MacGregor, Finland
  • Pacific Basin Shipping, Hong Kong
  • Survitec, United Kingdom

Shortlist (Ports/Cargo Handling)

  • Bruks Siwertell, Sweden
  • Cleveland Cascades, United Kingdom
  • Logistec, Canada

Best Specialist Dry Bulk Port or Terminal - sponsored by Telestack

Telestack

This award will go to a port or terminal, specialised in handling a particular type of bulk commodity, which demonstrates advances made during recent years in operational efficiency, customer service and developing a business model relating to the specific commodity handled.

Shortlist

  • Logistec, Canada
  • Peel Ports, United Kingdom
  • The Port of Sept-Îles, Canada
  • Solent Stevedores, United Kingdom
  • RAK Ports, United Arab Emirates
  • Veemnatie, Belgium

Innovative Technology Award - sponsored by GP Shipping

GP Shipping

This award will be presented to an organisation which can demonstrate how recently introduced equipment or software, or a new application, is currently reaping benefits either for the company or the maritime business as a whole. The development of the concept or equipment, and its successful implementation into a commercial product should be demonstrated.

Shortlist (Marine)

  • AXSMarine, Singapore
  • CSL Group, Canada
  • Good Maritime, United Kingdom
  • Survirec, United Kingdom
  • Thordon Bearings, Canada

Shortlist (Ports/Cargo Handling)

  • Bateman/Gryb, Canada
  • ProStack/Terex, USA/UK
  • Telestack, United Kingdom

Bulk Ship of the Year - sponsored by ABL

ABL

This award will go to the owner, operator, or builder of an outstanding individual bulk ship. Consideration can be given to safe and successful operation over a long period as well as to a newly built vessel. Nominees should demonstrate why their vessel is so notable, highlighting operational efficiency, design innovation, safety and environmental protection, including the transition from fossil-based fuels to zero carbon energy sources and technologies.

Shortlist

  • Aasfjell, Aasen Shipping, Norway
  • Berge Olympus, Berge Bulk, Singapore
  • Danita, Amisco, Estonia
  • Ecomar, ESL Shipping, Finland

The People Development Award - sponsored by ASL

ASL

Entrants should show how they have improved the training of staff by identifying need and implementing schemes. The measurable outcome of training and its contribution to business success should be demonstrated. This award will position the winner as being forward-thinking through commitment to investing in its people operating in the bulk shipping or cargo handling business.

Shortlist (Marine)

  • Anglo-Eastern, Hong Kong
  • Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE), United Kingdom
  • Fleet Management, Hong Kong
  • Good Maritime, United Kingdom
  • Logistec, Canada
  • Tomini Shipping, United Arab Emirates

Environmental Protection Award - sponsored by CSL Group

CSL Group

This award recognises the organisation which is making a recognisable contribution to decarbonisation in the maritime bulk industry and to reducing pollution either in our oceans or in and around bulk ports. Judges will particularly consider how the challenge to transition from fossil-based fuels to zero carbon energy sources and technologies, while also increasing efficiency, is being met.

Shortlist (Marine)

  • Anemoi Marine Technologies, United Kingdom
  • Belships, Norway
  • Navonus, Belgium
  • Pacific Basin Shipping, Hong Kong
  • Tomini Shipping, United Arab Emirates

Shortlist (Ports/Cargo Handling)

  • HOPA Ports, Canada
  • Logistec, Canada
  • Neuero, Germany
  • PD Ports, United Kingdom
  • Tunley Environmental, USA/UK

Best Ship Loading/Unloading System - sponsored by North Sea Port

North Sea Port

The most efficient, safe and innovative dry bulk cargo flow system or crane is what the IBJ Awards judges will be looking for. Suppliers of ship loading and, or, unloading solutions are encouraged to enter, outlining the efficiency of the technology employed along with the start-to-finish customer service package offered.

Shortlist

  • Bruks/Siwertell, Sweden
  • Cleveland Cascades, United Kingdom
  • EMS-Tech, Canada
  • Neuero, Germany
  • Telestack, United Kingdom

Best Grab - sponsored by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The judges will select a winner who consistently meets customer requirements for operationally efficient, cost-effective grabs. Aware that grabs should ideally be adapted to each bulk commodity, judges will look for the use of quality material in manufacture and innovative design in minimising environmental damage.

Shortlist

  • Bateman/Gryb, Canada
  • Guven, Turkey
  • Nemag, Netherlands
  • Shanghai Janus Grabs, China
  • Verstegen, Netherlands

Bulk Logistics Excellence Award - sponsored by Solent Stevedores

Solent Stevedores

This award will be presented to a company supplying, not only the shipping aspect of bulk transportation, but also expertise in the land sector of an end-to-end logistics operation, to dry bulk cargo owners.

Shortlist

  • Adhira Shipping and Logistics, United Arab Emirates
  • Asian Bulk Logistics, Indonesia
  • HOPA Ports, Canada
  • Morska Agencja Gdynia, Poland
  • PD Ports, United Kingdom
  • Shi.E.L.D. Services, Indonesia/Italy
  • Sultran/Pacific Coast Terminals, Canada

IT Solutions Award - sponsored by Peel Ports Group

Peel Ports Group

This award will go to an in-house, or third party supplier of Information Technology in increasing efficiency in a dry bulk cargo operation. Suppliers of IT solutions in bulk ship operations, bulk port management, bulk storage, track and trace or bulk commodity logistics management solutions are all welcome to enter. New innovation in gaining efficiency should be demonstrated along with how management decision-making in the dry bulk business has been improved.

Shortlist (Marine)

  • AXS Marine, Singapore/France
  • CSL Group, Canada
  • CM Technologies, Germany
  • DNV, Norway

Shortlist (Ports/Cargo Handling)

  • Bruks Siwertell, Sweden
  • Sénalia, France
  • TBA, United Kingdom

Bulk Ships Agent Award - sponsored by Pacific Coast Terminals Co

Pacific Coast Terminals Co

A global company, individual ships agent or network specialising in handling the requirements of dry bulk vessels will be selected to receive this award. Ships agents should demonstrate their understanding of the specialist needs of bulk ships and their operators, the unique requirements for local knowledge and how the agent tailors his service to meet individual bulk customer needs.

Shortlist

  • AGZ Port Services, Belgium
  • 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

Shi.E.L.D Services

This prestigious award will be presented to an operator of dry bulk vessels of any size, either as an owner or charterer who can demonstrate recent advances in safety, efficiency and environment protection. The award celebrates the contribution made to world trade by the ship operator.

Shortlist

  • Fleet Management, Hong Kong
  • Belships, Norway
  • Oldendorff Carriers, Germany
  • Pacific Basin Shipping, Hong Kong
  • Tomini Group, United Arab Emirates

Customer Care Award - sponsored by Sénalia

Sénalia

Judges will be looking for a company operating in the dry bulk sector which demonstrates how excellent customer care has achieved increased turnover, profitability or customer retention. Attention to detail, receptiveness to customer needs and a willingness to go beyond expectations should be highlighted.

Shortlist (Marine)

  • Anglo-Eastern, Hong Kong
  • Good Maritime, United Kingdom
  • GP Shipping, United Kingdom
  • MacGregor, Finland
  • Navonus, Belgium

Shortlist (Ports/Cargo Handling)

  • Bruks/Siwertell, Sweden
  • HOPA Ports, Canada
  • Logistec, Canada
  • Peel Ports, United Kingdom
  • Telestack, United Kingdom

Best Dry Bulk Port - sponsored by TBA

TBA

Efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly bulk ports will be studied by the judges to determine an overall winner. Customer satisfaction should be demonstrated by entrants along with recent innovation in port operation and management to deliver success in their regional and also global bulk industry.

Shortlist

  • Associated British Ports, United Kingdom
  • Essar Ports, India
  • PD Ports, United Kingdom
  • RAK Ports, United Arab Emirates
  • The Port of Sept-Îles, Canada

The following award winners are selected by an IBJ editorial panel

Special Achievement Award - sponsored by MAG

MAG

Entrepreneur of the Year - sponsored by International Registries Inc

International Registries Inc

Publisher's Choice - sponsored by Tomini Group

Tomini Group

Personality of the Year - sponsored by Konecranes

Konecranes

Lifetime Achievement Award - sponsored by Port of Rotterdam

Port of Rotterdam

Sponsorship

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ray Girvan on +44 1691 718045 or email ray.girvan@ibj-online.com


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