2025 Global Ports Forum Award Categories Details

2025 Global Ports Forum Awards – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 May 2025

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 (6-7 May 2025) and Global Port Forum Awards on 7 May 2025 at Dubai, UAE 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 2025 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 and

Significant 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.

 

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

 

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 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.