Lloyd's List 2018 Americas Awards - The Winners
Gala event returns to the heart of the US Gulf maritime industry for its fifth year, recognising companies from across the Americas for their outstanding contribution to the industry
Maersk, Norton Rose Fulbright and International Seaways were among the winners and highly-commended companies celebrated for their outstanding contribution to the industry at a gala event in Houston
WINNERS of the 2018 Lloyd’s List Americas Awards have been recognised at a gala event in Houston, Texas.
Companies from across the Americas were honoured for their outstanding contribution to the industry, and for going above and beyond the normal run of business.
Five new categories were added this year to reflect changing challenges for the shipping industry.
The Best Fuel Solution and Best Technology for Cleaner Emissions accolades and the Cyber Security Innovation Award were among the new categories.
A Cruise Safety Innovation award recognised the vanguard role the cruise sector plays in general maritime safety and the importance of the industry in the Americas.
More than 45 finalists and 15 winners were celebrated at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston. The judges commented that this year’s submissions made the decision-making process extremely difficult as there were so many qualified entrants reflecting the dynamic nature of the industry at this time and a quest for excellence in shipping.
Dr. James Chao, founder and president of Foremost Group, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award. Dr. Chao, a master mariner, built the dry bulk shipowning and finance company having emigrated to the US following regime change in China.
Foremost Group Chairman and CEO Angela Chao presented the accolade.
A list of full winners is below:-
Best Fuel Solution Award
Waterfront Shipping
Best Technology for Cleaner Emissions
General Electric — Winner
Seacor Marine Holdings — Highly Commended
Company of the Year
Groupe Desgagnés
Cyber Security Innovation Award
Naval Dome
Deal of the Year
Port Corpus Christi
Environment Award
Dual Winners
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
CMA CGM
i-law Maritime Law Award
Norton Rose Fulbright
Port Infrastructure Development of the Year
APM Terminals
Port Operator of the Year
Port Houston
Safety Training Initiative
Shell Trading US Company, Shipping & Maritime, Americas
Ship Operator of the Year
International Seaways — Winner
Harley Marine Services — Highly Commended
Lloyd’s List Intelligence Data Innovation Award
Maersk Line
Cruise Safety Innovation Award
Holland America Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Foremost Group founder Dr James Chao