2025 GPF Awards, Dubai, 14 May 25

2025 Global Ports Forum Awards, 14 May 25, Dubai UAE

Come Join us with Achievers of Ports/Terminals Excellence at 2025 Global Ports Forum Awards, 14 May 25, Dubai UAE

Dear Industry Colleagues,

In continuation of our commitment of improving global ports and furthering the interests of ports globally through collaborations among members of the port ecosystem, we are pleased to announce that Nominations are Now open for the 2025 Global Ports Forum Awards.

These Awards will coincide with the 6th Global Ports Forum Dubai to be held on 13-14 May 2025, and will be given out during The Global Ports Forum Awards 2025 Dinner, to be held in Dubai, UAE, on 14 May 2025 evening.

We are pleased to inform that the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 GPF awards dinner was very well attended and a number of awards winners received their awards, in the presence of excellent industry participation.

Please find attached some of the media coverage and press release about the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 events from a number of international publications and trade journals. The 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 , 2022, 2023 & 2024 Global Ports Forum Awards in the news:

globalportsforum.com/news-2/

Photos of the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Global Ports Forum Awards Events:

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The 2025 Global Port Forum Awards will recognise the most valuable contribution made by professionals in different areas of Ports and Terminals Industry and acknowledge their roles and achievements in the following categories:

Bunkering Port Infrastructure of The Year

Bulk Commodities Port / Terminal of The Year

Bulk Grain Port / Terminal of The Year

Bulk Logistics Port / Terminal of The Year

Dry Bulk Port / Terminal of The Year

Liquid Bulk Port / Terminal of The Year

Most Efficient Oil/Gas Terminal of The Year

Global Container Terminal Operator of The Year

Cruise Terminal Operator of The Year

Best Turnaround Cruise Port/Terminal Operations of the Year

Ferry Terminal Operator of The Year

Integrated Port Logistics Hub of The Year

Port/Terminal Logistics Operator of the Year

Green Port / Terminal of The Year

Sustainable Port/Terminal of the Year

Most Progressive Port/Terminal Towards Sustainability

Best Port/Terminal in Environment Protection

Multi-Purpose Port / Terminal of The Year

Maritime Services Provider of The Year

Excellence in Ports and Terminals Training / Education  

Port / Terminal InterModal Solutions Provider of The Year

Port / Terminal Services Provider of The Year

Oil / Gas Storage Tank Port / Terminal of The Year

Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Shipping)

Supply Chain Innovation of the Year (Ocean Freight Forwarding)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Infrastructure)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Smart Port)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Technology)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Handling Equipment)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Software & Operating System)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Solutions)

Port/Terminal Innovation of the Year (Digital)

Port / Terminal Construction Contractor of The Year

Port / Terminal Concession / Deal of The Year

Port / Terminal of The Year – Africa

Port / Terminal of The Year – Australia / New Zealand

Port / Terminal of The Year – China

Port / Terminal of The Year – North Europe

Port / Terminal of The Year – South Europe

Port / Terminal of The Year – Western Europe

Port / Terminal of The Year – Middle East

Port / Terminal of The Year – North America

Port / Terminal of The Year – Central America and Caribbean

Port / Terminal of The Year – South America

Port / Terminal of The Year – North East Asia

Port / Terminal of The Year – South East Asia

Port / Terminal of The Year – Indian Sub Continent

Best Transhipment Hub Port / Terminal of The Year

Inland Port / Terminal of The Year

Most Efficient Port / Terminal Operator of The Year

Emerging Lead Port/Terminal of the Year

Outstanding Port/Terminal Design of The Year

Best Port Agency of the Year

Process Compliant Port / Terminal of The Year

Safe and Secure Port / Terminal of The Year

Customers Value Creator Port / Terminal of The Year

CSR Pursuer Port / Terminal of The Year

Most Improved Port/Terminal Facilities of the Year 

People Developer Port / Terminal of The Year

Port Infrastructure Development of the Year

Ro-Ro Port / Terminal of The Year

Port / Terminal CEO of The year

Port / Terminal Visionary of The Year

Life Time Achievement in Port / Terminal Industry

Port/Terminal Personality of the Year

Port / Terminal Logistics Personality of The Year

Maritime Personality of The Year

Newsmaker of The Year in Port / Terminal Industry

Port Authority of The Year

Best Public Container Terminal of The Year

Port Public Partner of The Year

Port Supply Partner of The Year

Most Innovative Port / Terminal Professional of The Year

Port / Terminal Professional of The Year

Outstanding Port Manager of The Year

Port Risk Manager of the Year

Port / Terminal Builder of The Year

Port / Terminal Woman of The Year

Most Inspiring Woman in Port/Terminal Industry

Port/Terminal Financier of The Year

Port/Terminal Consultant of the Year

Hall of Fame

2025 Global Ports Forum Award Categories Details:

2025 Global Ports Forum Award Categories Details

Award winners will be finalised by a jury comprising of Global Ports Customers & Senior Port Experts from the Global Ports Council through a transparent well defined process and applying common criteria in each category of the awards.

In the meantime, we look forward and welcome nominations for the 2025 Awards by 1 Oct 2024 covering the following:

  1. Provide us details of your organization / concerned personnel who are competent to stake a claim to one or more awards among the above listed categories.
  2. Please send a brief note describing justification for your claim to the relevant award, based on these the jury will finalize the list of award winners.
  3. Short listed nominees will be announced well in advance and their presence is desirable at the 2025 Global Ports Awards Dinner event.

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.

Dress Code: Formal suits / National dress for Gentlemen, Gowns / Cocktail Dresses for Ladies.

Ticket costs:

On or Before 1 Oct 2024: The ‘Early Bird’ Ticket Rate is USD$599 – Save USD$100!
 

From 2 Oct 2024: The Regular Ticket Rate is USD$699

Note:  Ticket for Dinner does not include the cost of accommodation and travel to the event.

To register, please submit the following details to thomasng@globalportsforum.com:
Name:
Position:
Organisation:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
What Best Describes Your Industry Sector?:
Billing information:

For cheque payments: To be made payable to ‘Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.’ Please do not send post-dated cheque.

For telegraphic transfers:

Account Name:             Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.,  
Account No. :                 695 477 141 001.
Beneficiary Bank:         Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore. (Swift: OCBCSGSG),
                                    Address : 65 Chulia Street #01-00, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513.

Please supply confirmation via email of the TT from your bank. Transmitting bank charges must be paid by sender. Please quote both delegate and company name as reference.

Kindly note that as we are providing a special rate for ‘early bird’ sign up, we will need to receive your company payment by 1 Oct 2024 to enjoy the discount.

The Global Ports Forum will continue to strive and provide a common platform for the professionals of Ports and Terminals industry.

We are indeed pleased to share selected details of  our programs that we had recently organized, being uploaded onto our website:-

globalportsforum.com/past-events/

Details of GPF forthcoming executive workshops/forums are available on our website at below link:
 
globalportsforum.com/forthcoming-gpf-executive-programmes/

We look forward to your active participation and valued contributions for success at your Awards Dinner.

Best regards

Thomas Ng

Chairman

The Global Ports Forum

GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD.

10 Anson Road

#18-11

International Plaza

Singapore 079903

Website: www.globalportsforum.com/

Mobile: +65 9684 3289

DID:    +65 65197662

Fax:    +65 6725 8438

Email:  thomasng@globalportsforum.com

Terms & Conditions:

No delegate registration will be accepted without completing registration details and full payment.
Upon receipt of your registration details and full payment, further programme information will be emailed to you including your proforma invoice and, if required, a letter of invitation for entry visa application.
Delegates will not be admitted unless payment has been received in Full.
Flights, Airport Transfers and Accommodation are not included in your delegate registration fee.
No cancellation is allowed, but a replacement with another participant is allowed.
This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E.