2023 Global Ports Forum Award Categories Details
2023 Global Ports Forum Award Categories Details
2023 Global Ports Forum Awards – Singapore, 26 Oct 2023
The Global Ports Forum is committed to improve Global Ports and furthering the interests of the ports globally through collaborations among members of the ports eco system.
In continuation of this commitment, GPF has taken several initiatives to organize Global Port Forum event (26-27 Oct 2023) and Global Port Forum Awards on 26 Oct 2023 at Singapore which is the centre of Global Maritime activities and Hub of major Trade routes.
Primary objective of The Global Ports Forum Awards is to recognise the most valuable contribution made by the organizations and professionals in different Areas of Ports and Terminals industry and acknowledge their roles and achievements.
Based on nominations received from worldwide organizations and recent events in the Ports and Terminals industry, The Global Ports Forum Awards 2023 Jury, used a well-defined criteria and process for selection of award winners under each category. After detailed deliberations and discussions, the prestigious Panel of Jury will reach consensus in its selection of the winners under each category using the following criteria:
Award Category Criteria
| Bunkering Port / Bunkering Infrastructure of The Year | Port/Terminal offering facilities for all grades of bunkering in manner most convenient to vessels with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Bulk Commodities Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Bulk Commodities, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Bulk Grain Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Bulk Grain, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Bulk Logistics Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Bulk Port Logistics (Transport & Storage), enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Dry Bulk Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Dry Bulk, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Liquid Bulk Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Bulk Liquid, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Most Efficient Oil/Gas Terminal of The Year | An Oil Terminal that recorded excellence in process efficiency – enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Global Container Terminal Operator of The Year | Global Port/Terminal Group specializing in Container Terminal Operations, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Cruise Terminal Operator of The Year | Terminal specializing in handling Cruise Liners, focussed on enhancing passenger facilities and comforts, with value added quality services for leisure and recreational facilities for Customers delight |
| Best Turnaround Cruise Port/Terminal Operations of the Year | Terminal specializing in handling Cruise Liners, focussed on enhancing passenger facilities and comforts, with value added quality services for leisure and recreational facilities for Customers delight |
| Ferry Terminal Operator of The Year | Terminal specializing in handling ferries, focussed on enhancing passenger facilities and comforts, with value added quality services for leisure, recreational and vehicles facilities for Customers delight |
| Integrated Port Logistics Hub of The Year | An integrated Port Logistics Hub offering comprehensive and industrial facilities and amenities with multimodal logistics connectivity and proximity to ports for seamless movement of export / import |
| Integrated Port/Terminal Logistics Operator of the Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Port Logistics, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Green Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal with mission of environmental conservation policies and sustainable development, using green equipment and machinery and Green House Gas emission control measures and investments |
| Sustainable Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal with mission of sustainable development, using green equipment and machinery and Green House Gas emission control measures and investments |
| Most Progressive Port/Terminal Towards Sustainability | Progressive Port/Terminal with mission of environmental conservation policies and sustainable development, using green equipment and machinery and Green House Gas emission control measures and investments |
| Port/Terminal Environment Protection Award of the Year | Port/Terminal with mission of environmental protection and conservation policies, using green equipment and machinery and Green House Gas emission control measures and investments |
| Multi-Purpose Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Multi-Purpose Port Operations, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Maritime Services Provider of The Year | Organization proving comprehensive Maritime services from Technical services to vessel husbanding; manpower and agency functions with transparent policies and highest quality standards |
| Excellence in Maritime Training / Education Service Award | An international Port/Terminal Excels in Maritime Training/ Education service – offering Comprehensive and innovative training solutions for its staff; regular and consistent training delivery of highest standards and quality of education |
| Port/Terminal Inter Modal Solutions Provider of The Year | Port/Terminal/Logistics Co providing outstanding intermodal logistics service solutions, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port/Terminal Services Provider of The Year | A Services Provider providing an outstanding services solutions to Ports/Terminals, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Oil / Gas Storage Tank Port / Terminal of The Year | Port/Terminal specializing in Oil/Gas Operations, enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Shipping) | An innovative Shipping Line contributing to revolutionary, cost effective, optimum, quality shipping / cargo handling / maritime industry related processes. |
| Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Ocean Freight Forwarding) | An innovative Freight Forwarder contributing to revolutionary, cost effective, optimum, quality shipping / cargo handling / maritime industry related processes. |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Infrastructure) | An innovative Engineering / Technology in an international Port/Terminal contributing to revolutionary, cost effective, optimum, quality shipping / cargo handling / maritime industry related processes. |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Smart Port) | An innovative smart port in an international Port/Terminal contributing to revolutionary, cost effective, optimum, quality shipping / cargo handling / maritime industry related processes. |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Technology) | An integrated, easy to implement and practicable Port/Terminal operating system / technology covering all operations for effective management in order to support real time decision making |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Handling Equipment) | Best in class Port/Terminal cargo handling equipment supplier enhancing productivity, improving energy efficiency, with low maintenance and low downtime. |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Software & Operating System) | An integrated, easy to implement and practicable Port/Terminal operating software/system covering all operations for effective data management in order to support on line decision making. |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Solutions) | Best in class Port/Terminal Port solutions enhancing productivity, improving energy efficiency, with low maintenance and low downtime. |
| Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Digital) | An innovative IT/Software/Digital solution in an international Port/Terminal contributing to revolutionary, cost effective, optimum, quality shipping / cargo handling / maritime industry related processes. |
| Port /Terminal Construction Contractor of The Year | An international Port/Terminal construction contractor offering innovative constructions contributing to revolutionary, cost effective, optimum, quality processes. |
| Port / Terminal Concession / Deal of The Year | A Port / Terminal Concession deal proving best value for investment offering win-win proposition for all stakeholders |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Africa | Port/Terminal in African Continent enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Australia / New Zealand | Port/Terminal in Australia/New Zealand enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – China | Port/Terminal in China enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Central America and Caribbean | Port/Terminal in Central America and Caribbean enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – North Europe | Port/Terminal in North Europe enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – South Europe | Port/Terminal in South Europe enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Western Europe | Port/Terminal in Western Europe enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Middle East | Port/Terminal in Middle East enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – North America | Port/Terminal in North America enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Central America and Caribbean | Port/Terminal in Central America and Caribbean enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – South America | Port/Terminal in South America enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – South East Asia | Port/Terminal in South East Asia enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – North East Asia | Port/Terminal in North East Asia enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal of The Year – Indian Sub Continent | Port/Terminal in Indian Sub-continent enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Best Transhipment Hub Port / Terminal of The Year | An international Transhipment Hub Port/Terminal enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Inland Port / Terminal of The Year | An international Inland Port/Terminal enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Emerging Leading Port / Terminal of The Year | An international emerging & leading Port/Terminal enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Most Efficient Port / Terminal Operator of The Year | An international Port/Terminal Operator recorded excellence in terminal efficiency – enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth; providing value added quality services for Customers delight. |
| Outstanding Port / Terminal Design of The Year | A new Port/Terminal Design with the most innovative ideas implemented in this new seaport architecture -further enhancing an end to end and integrated sea cargo supply chain within the logistics community. |
| Best Port Agency of the Year | An international Port Agency enhancing productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Process Compliant Port / Terminal of The Year | An international Port/Terminal with well defined processes and systems in place as per relevant ISO standards; following regular quality inspections with minimum degree of non-compliance |
| Safe and Secure Port / Terminal of The Year | An international Port/Terminal with well defined safety and security systems and processes in place in line with international safety standards and trained manpower complying with ISPS regulations. |
| Customers Value Creator Port / Terminal of The Year | An international Port/Terminal, focussed on Value Proposition and USP for majority of services; enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth for Customers delight |
| Most Improved Port/Terminal Facilities of the Year | An international Port/Terminal with the most improvements in facilities in enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| CSR Pursuer Port / Terminal of The Year | A Port/terminal organization which have a significantly positive impact on lives of stakeholders through well defined CSR mission and assigned budget demonstrating commitment to port communities. |
| People Developer Port / Terminal of The Year | This Award gives recognition to the Port/terminal organization that bring out the best in people for better business results. A Port/terminal organization which have a significantly positive impact on lives of stakeholders through world-class human resource development practices, with a highly-structured approach to staff Development, proven improvement training effectiveness. |
| Port Infrastructure Development of the Year | An international Port/Terminal with the most Comprehensive Port infrastructure for sustainable development in enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth. Designed for integrated services for all stakeholders |
| Ro-Ro Port / Terminal of The Year | An international Ro-Ro Port/Terminal enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth – providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port / Terminal CEO of The year | Leader of the Port / Terminal with dynamic approach for efficiency and effectiveness to deliver value added services to customers and providing effective leadership for enhancing stakeholders’ value |
| Port / Terminal Visionary of The Year | A natural leader with Long Term vision for the overall development and investment decision maker to prepare Ports and Terminals to be future ready. |
| Life Time Achievement in Port / Terminal Industry | Life-long contribution to industry towards significant Port / terminal performance and effectiveness andSignificant contribution for development and growth of Port / Terminal Business. |
| Newsmaker of The Year in Port / Terminal Industry | An international Port/terminal with Significant coverage in news media through Impactful Events or developments attracting highest publicity with most readership |
| Port Authority of The Year | An international Port Authority balancing interests of all stakeholders, implementing progressive and development oriented policies with environmental sustainability |
| Best Public Container Terminal of The Year | An international Public Owned Port/Terminal enhancing capacity & productivity with sustainable & consistent growth providing value added quality services for Customers delight |
| Port Public Partner of The Year | Outstanding Port Public Partner with Significant & Outstanding Contribution for performance and productivity of the Port Business. This award recognizes a Government Partner balancing interests of all stakeholders, implementing progressive and development oriented policies with environmental sustainability |
| Port Supply Partner of The Year | A Port Supply Partner with Significant Contribution for performance and productivity of the Port Business. This award recognizes a Global Supply Partner balancing interests of all stakeholders, implementing progressive and development oriented policies with environmental sustainability |
| Outstanding Port Manager of The Year | Outstanding Port/terminal professional with Significant & Outstanding Hands-On Contribution for performance and productivity of the Port / Terminal Business. |
| Port Risk Manager of The Year | Outstanding Port/terminal professional with Significant & Outstanding Hands-On Contribution in the Areas of Port Risk (Security, Cybersecurity, Business Risk) Management for performance and productivity of the Port / Terminal Business. |
| Most Innovative Port / Terminal Professional of The Year | Port/terminal professional with Significant Innovative and Hands-On Contribution for performance and productivity of the Port / Terminal Business. |
| Port / Terminal Professional of The Year | Port/terminal professional with Significant Hands-On Contribution for performance and productivity of the Port / Terminal Business. |
| Port / Terminal Builder of The Year | Port/terminal Construction Developer with Significant Hands-On Contribution for performance and productivity of the Port / Terminal Business. |
| Port/Terminal Woman of The Year | Woman Leader of the Port / Terminal with dynamic approach for efficiency and effectiveness to deliver value added services to customers and providing effective leadership for enhancing stakeholders’ value |
| Most Inspiring Woman in Port/Terminal Industry | Inspiring Woman Leader of the Port / Terminal with dynamic approach for efficiency and effectiveness to deliver value added services to customers and providing effective leadership for enhancing stakeholders’ value |
| Port/Terminal Financier of The Year | Innovative structuring of port finances via private or public financing methods with the lowest financing costs possible to the stakeholders satisfaction. |
| Port/Terminal Consultant of The Year | Illustrated Impressive performance and depth of expertise. Deliver and add value for clients and customers. Shown breadth of client portfolio and active geographies. Innovative port consulting with the highest improvements possible to the stakeholders satisfaction. |
| Hall of Fame | An exemplary role model of Unparallel standing in the Port and Terminal Industry |
Guests can look forward to an evening for networking among senior professionals of Ports / Terminal and supporting industries in a relaxed environment along with enjoying the achievement awards.
Global Port Forum will continue to strive and provide a common platform for the professionals of Ports and Terminals industry.
We look forward to your active participation and valued contributions for success of your Award Dinner
Ticket costs:
On or Before 26 Aug 2023: The ‘Early Bird’ Ticket Rate is USD$3995 – Save USD$800!
From 27 Aug 2023: The Regular Ticket Rate is USD$4795
Note: Ticket does not include the cost of accommodation and travel to the event.